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I was surprised to see such deformation in lead shot, and I agree with him that the initial blast must have caused this---leading to erratic flight patterns. That alone is a valuable lesson.
Interesting. The presenter writes very well (his script is excellent). I was surprised to see such deformation in lead shot, and I agree with him that the initial blast must have caused this---leading to erratic flight patterns. That alone is a valuable lesson.As I have deer hunted quite a bit with shotguns (firearm restricted zone), I will re-think the use of slugs. Several pellets into vital organs would indeed make for a quick kill. But as he says, #4 shot is just too small (his limit was a 20-yard shot, which is almost impossible to imagine). In any case, in Washington deer hunting with a shotgun requires #1 or larger buckshot.
Quote from: pd on January 04, 2016, 10:22:03 AMInteresting. The presenter writes very well (his script is excellent). I was surprised to see such deformation in lead shot, and I agree with him that the initial blast must have caused this---leading to erratic flight patterns. That alone is a valuable lesson.As I have deer hunted quite a bit with shotguns (firearm restricted zone), I will re-think the use of slugs. Several pellets into vital organs would indeed make for a quick kill. But as he says, #4 shot is just too small (his limit was a 20-yard shot, which is almost impossible to imagine). In any case, in Washington deer hunting with a shotgun requires #1 or larger buckshot.Appreciate your feedback! Having done my little experiment, I would not use #4 buck again on deer. I'll keep my eye out for Federal FliteControl #1 buck and if I can find some, I'll try that next season.Cheers,Brobee