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Providing Terminal Ballistics evaluations to Government and the Private Sector |
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Brass Fetcher Ballistic TestingBrass Fetcher Ballistic Testing |
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20 Gauge Shotgun |
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20 gauge #4 Buckshot |
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A very reasonable alternative to the 12 gauge shotgun exists with the 20 gauge shotgun. Historically considered to be a good sporting shotgun for women, smaller men and older children, the 20 gauge shotgun can be expected to give no quarter in a defensive situation as well.
The tradeoff with this cartridge comes in the fact that each cartridge holds fewer shot pellets than a comparable 12 gauge, but this also is why 20 gauges have comparatively low recoil. With proper shot placement, the target won’t know the difference.
Recently, interest has renewed in utilizing the 20 gauge shotgun for self-defense. As such, loadings appropriate to self-defense and medium game hunting are beginning to arrive on the consumer market and have been presented on the column to the left. |
