Federal 20ga Target Loads

[Lukethespook]

Saw a 100ct box of these at Wallyworld the other day for about $20. Seems like a cheap and easy way to stockpile shotshells for when the SHTF. My question is, are these loads good for anything but skeet shooting, like hunting and protection? If so I will run out and get some before Walmart ceases to stock ammo.

 

[66chevelle]

I have used these rounds for rabbit, squirrels, and birds and they have killed everything I have hit with them. I buy 6 shot for rabbits and squirrels and 8 shot for birds. I don't know if I would buy them to use for protection but in a pinch I assume they would stop someone?? If I was going to protect myself with these rounds I would personally try to use 6 shot just for the little bigger pellets.

 

[woowoo2]

My question is, are these loads good for anything but skeet shooting, like hunting ( yes) and protection ( no) ?

See above

 

[Lukethespook]

Thanks! I'll add some to the reserve.

 

[Limpy88]

the 4 pack boxes are either 8 or 7.5 shot. the other than fedaral top gold, all federal shells have a paper base instead of plastic. they are not the best idea for long term storage. 12ga also have paper bases.

the remington gun clubs for a little more are a better, they are better to reload and are all plastic.

both have steel rims. so be careful of that.

 

[66chevelle]

My local walmart carries or I should say carried them in 8, 71/2, and 6.

 

[BogWalker]

Nah, get buck or slugs for defense. Smaller shot sizes just don't penetrate enough to reliably incapacitate.

 

[Bushwookie]

But if you don't have a stockpile better than nothing.

 

[Lukethespook]

Appreciate the input guys. Haven't seen the Rem gun clubs around here but you're right, all plastic would be better. I didn't make it the store, had a bad day then got pulled over so they may be gone now I think I'll save my money and spring for a savage 64 or mosin 91/30. Both of which are at the lgs for decent prices. Thinking I should get more guns while I can and worry about ammo later.

 

[Limpy88]

Appreciate the input guys. Haven't seen the Rem gun clubs around here but you're right, all plastic would be better. I didn't make it the store, had a bad day then got pulled over so they may be gone now I think I'll save my money and spring for a savage 64 or mosin 91/30. Both of which are at the lgs for decent prices. Thinking I should get more guns while I can and worry about ammo later.

you can only shoot 2 guns at a time. buy more ammo.