Which is better 00 Buckshot or #4 Buckshot?

[USAF Shooter]

I've always used and kept my 870 loaded with 00 Buckshot. However, because of my living situation (close neighbors) I switched to #4 Buckshot with 27 pellets. I took both versions of those buckshot to the range and tested them out, side by side. The #4 is pretty devastating, I have to say. Of course 00 Buck is devastating as well, but for some living situations, I personally think #4 Buckshot is a better choice. Just wonder what other folks think about this.

[TexasArmor84]

Here is a good article to read up on.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-sho ... -shooting/


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[USAF Shooter]

Thanks man, I checked it out, and will read more about it.

[gWebber]

Paul Harrell has a lot of well detailed videos for shotguns . This one is about low recoil defensive shells. There are others he’s done that are great too
https://youtu.be/a1F-MQ80IS4

[Blackrock]

The Navy Seals used #4 in Vietnam. There object is to wound an enemy. Who requires several people to care for him. #4 is rated to yield 14 inches of penetration in FBI standard ballistics simulate. Which barely meets the 12-18 inch standard. My choice would be tried and proven 00.