Biggfoot44
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Buckshot can be very effective * within its appropriate distance * , which is SHORT . Carefully selected loads, and custom choke tubes can stretch an extra 5-10yds, but the basic rule of thumb is Bow distances .
But unless a specific area Requires Buckshot only , use slugs instead . ANY slug will be effective just from the weight and diameter , your limiting factor will be accuracy .
Smoothbore think 50-75 yds .
Fully Rifled bore depends on the load . My prefered load ( BRI ) is a solid 125yd performer , and if hunting in a wooded area isn't much of a limiting factors . Some newer loads claim 200yd capabilities . Not saying they're lieing , but those loads do have inherent design tradeoffs .
But unless a specific area Requires Buckshot only , use slugs instead . ANY slug will be effective just from the weight and diameter , your limiting factor will be accuracy .
Smoothbore think 50-75 yds .
Fully Rifled bore depends on the load . My prefered load ( BRI ) is a solid 125yd performer , and if hunting in a wooded area isn't much of a limiting factors . Some newer loads claim 200yd capabilities . Not saying they're lieing , but those loads do have inherent design tradeoffs .