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Offline ironglow

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20 ga shotgun barrel
« on: August 13, 2012, 11:45:31 PM »
  Getting a 20 ga shotgun barrel for home defense.. will my Versa-pack be an adequate base action to use it on ?
 
  BTW:  what is a good defensive round for it ?
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2012, 12:40:01 AM »
Yep, the Versa frame would be fine if you can get a good lock up.  I like #4 buck in the 20.
 
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 12:59:34 AM »
Thanks mechanic..that's what I needed.
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2012, 02:05:39 AM »
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm


"In fact, tests have shown that even #4 Buckshot lacks the necessary penetration to reach the vital organs. Only 0 Buck, 00 Buck, and 000 Buck penetrate enough to reach the vital organs."


I know I was surprised when I read the above article.
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2012, 04:37:47 AM »
#3 in  2.75 shells  or  [ X 18]
#2  in he 3 inch shell  [[X 20]............or did  i get the count backwards


thats about it.....never seen any outher size buck  in a 20ga


that  3 inch  shells  is pretty impressive  in my opinion


i don't care for slugs....either  devestating [good]  or a total miss [not good]
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2012, 01:03:33 PM »
Save up your empty water and milk jugs. Fill with water put a smily face on it with a Sharpie. Test various 20 ga loads from 15 feet. I think you will be surprised what the outcome is. Be sure and try reg 2 3/4" 7 1/2 shot loads as well.If you are talking about in your home defense remember there may be love ones behind the wall the bad guy is standing in front of. Over penetration is a really bad thing! A bad guy with a face full of #7 1/2 shot is an ugly mess but it takes the fight right out of them.
May you never have to fire  such a shot but if you do be sure to stay calm and put it in the right place.
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2012, 03:00:50 PM »
Check these out, #4 buck defense loads.....
 
http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/buckshot.aspx?id=910
 
They are bad news on a coon, thankfully I've not tried them on a man.
 
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2012, 03:36:12 PM »
  Thanks guys, there is some valuable advice there...  There is also the thought of passing through walls..which I know a slug will easily do..  I'll probably try various loads, including the #4s which Mechanic suggested..
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2012, 04:39:10 PM »
Getting whacked in the gut with a load of 6s or 7 1/2s at 15 feet or less will certainly put a man out of commission.  Think of getting hit there with a ball peen hammer, as the pellets aren't going to spread very much at all.

But a single shot for a defense gun?  If that is all you have or can afford that's one thing, but I  think I would go with a pump.

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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2012, 03:20:25 AM »
Quote from: Winter Hawk on August 14, 2012, 04:39:10 PM
Getting whacked in the gut with a load of 6s or 7 1/2s at 15 feet or less will certainly put a man out of commission.  Think of getting hit there with a ball peen hammer, as the pellets aren't going to spread very much at all.

But a single shot for a defense gun?  If that is all you have or can afford that's one thing, but I  think I would go with a pump.

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   Right now, that will be the only shotgun I have.  I am a dedicated rifleman at heart and own many rifles of various types & 4 handguns .....I use my handguns only rarely.
 
  I'm so "rifle oriented" that I don't even hunt birds or turkeys, since only shotguns are allowed for them here.  I debated getting a pump shotgun..but for that probably never used gun..I can fit this barrel to one of my H&R rifle bases.  Being a single shot fan , I can reload quite quickly...if needed.. ;)   :D
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2012, 05:34:05 AM »
Quote from: mechanic on August 14, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
Check these out, #4 buck defense loads.....
 
http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/buckshot.aspx?id=910
 
They are bad news on a coon, thankfully I've not tried them on a man.
 
Ben


that would be my choice...i never saw those  before


i also  found this for some one that had a minimum #1 for hunting
http://www.custombuckshot.com/ballistic/1B10X_Ballistics.pdf
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Re: 20 ga shotgun barrel
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2012, 04:10:53 PM »
I use 16 gauge #6 birdshot for home defense because I have to worry about overpenetration into one of my kids bedrooms. Anyone from the boxotruth is welcome to stand 7 yards downrange from me and take a hit to prove that this load is inadequate.

A 20 gauge single shot in the hands of someone who has practiced reloading quickly is no slouch.
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