Federal introduced the Flite-control wad for their Buckshot loads (which increases the effective range from cylinder choke barrels) a few years back. Winchester a year later brought out what they call Shot-lok resin to increase effective range for Turkey loads.
Now what about combining both the flite control wadding and the shot-lok resin for both game loads as well as defensive ammo?
Have I gone completely around the bend or does that sound like a pretty good idea?
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2At some point, it becomes indistinguishable from a wax slug.
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3But it would be much safer to use in either a pump or semi-auto.
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4How so?
And are you thinking of an effect any different from a frangible slug?
And are you thinking of an effect any different from a frangible slug?
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5Marlene wrote:How so?
And are you thinking of an effect any different from a frangible slug?
The Shot-lok resin actually breaks up upon firing and decreases shot deformation the flite control wad should help keep the pattern flying in a tighter pattern. It isn't really a frangible slug. But it should in theory further increase the effective range of a cylinder choke shotgun and buckshot loads.
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6What problem are we solving? Seriously, not sure why I would need distance out of HD shotgun?
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7Inquisitor wrote:What problem are we solving? Seriously, not sure why I would need distance out of HD shotgun?
I just think it would be interesting and might further extend the useful range of buckshot loads.
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8At some point, the low velocity ballistics put a limit on the value of range extending strategies around pattern control. There isn't really a gap to be filled by this that a slug doesn't cover, as I see it.
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9Only thing i might see with it is not distance, but restricting scatter for indoor Self defence purposes
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11I too don't understand the problem we're trying to solve.
Is over-scatter really a problem in HD situations? I would think the opposite. That's why HD shotguns usually have a cylinder choke or equivalent, to scatter as wide and as quickly as possible, assuming short range engagement.
Is over-scatter really a problem in HD situations? I would think the opposite. That's why HD shotguns usually have a cylinder choke or equivalent, to scatter as wide and as quickly as possible, assuming short range engagement.
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12It was more of a "What if" thought experiment. But if in a survival situation where you have a shotgun that lacks a choke and have very few slugs/having to engage moving targets that would otherwise be outside of standard buckshot range, having such loads on hand could be a great advantage.
It's the only way I can see of giving the standard defensive (fixed cylinder choked) shotgun owner more to work with.
It's the only way I can see of giving the standard defensive (fixed cylinder choked) shotgun owner more to work with.
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13I have my home defense shotgun (20" cylinder bore pump) loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 00s. They have a cup for controlled flight and don't spread more than 4-6" at 10 yards. If that isn't tight enough, buy more slugs. Keep it simple.
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14I honestly think it would be a great load to have on hand.