Two questions regarding 12 gauge ammo:
1) HD - I've got some concern that my first couple of shots might overpenetrate into my kids room. After the first couple of shots, I'm assuming I'll be with my kids and the rest of the ammo will be to do some extreme damage (though I do have neighbors pretty close).
1a) What is a good ammo for the 1st couple of shots that might not overpenetrate but do some good damage to the BG? My kids rooms are next to mine. Will #1 or #4 buckshot do the trick? Which kind? I'd love some options.
1b) After my 1st couple of shots, I'm assuming I'll be with my kids and overpenetration is no longer the main concern (though the neighbors are close). Which HD ammo would you recommend? Federal 00? Remington 00? 9 pellets? I'd love some options.
2) Range - What does Wal-mart have that is good range ammo? I mention them because I'm assuming they'll have some decent but cheaply priced stuff (they do for my 9mm anyway). 2 3/4" 1 oz #8 birdshot? Is that appropriate for range ammo?
Thanks for the help.
1) HD - I've got some concern that my first couple of shots might overpenetrate into my kids room. After the first couple of shots, I'm assuming I'll be with my kids and the rest of the ammo will be to do some extreme damage (though I do have neighbors pretty close).
1a) What is a good ammo for the 1st couple of shots that might not overpenetrate but do some good damage to the BG? My kids rooms are next to mine. Will #1 or #4 buckshot do the trick? Which kind? I'd love some options.
1b) After my 1st couple of shots, I'm assuming I'll be with my kids and overpenetration is no longer the main concern (though the neighbors are close). Which HD ammo would you recommend? Federal 00? Remington 00? 9 pellets? I'd love some options.
2) Range - What does Wal-mart have that is good range ammo? I mention them because I'm assuming they'll have some decent but cheaply priced stuff (they do for my 9mm anyway). 2 3/4" 1 oz #8 birdshot? Is that appropriate for range ammo?
Thanks for the help.