Finished up round two of my buckshot pattern test this morning...
Left to Right - Remington Express Magnum 00, Federal Premium Vital Shock Magnum 00, Hornady Critical Defense 00, Winchester SXZ Personal Protection 00, Winchester Super X 00
Same as last time, all rounds were fired at
10 yd through my 18.5" 930 Tactical...
Here are the results on target:
Remington Express Magnum 2-3/4" 00 Buck
MFG#: 12SB00
Pellets: 12
Velocity: 1290 fps
Actual Length: 2.35"
Price: $6.99 / 5 rounds ($1.40 a round)
Was a bit surprised to see the Remington put up such a wide and scattered 11" spread...
Federal Premium Vital Shock Magnum 2-3/4" 00 Buck (copper plated)
MFG#: P15600
Pellets: 12
Velocity: 1290 fps
Actual Length: 2.34"
Price: $8.49 / 5 rounds ($1.70 a round)
The Federal put up a nice 6" grouping around center mass...
Hornady Critical Defense 2-3/4" 00 Buck (Versatite Wad)
MFG#: 86240
Pellets: 8
Velocity: 1600 fps
Actual Length: 2.23"
Price: $13.49 / 10 rounds ($1.35 a round)
Not surprising considering the Versatite wad, but the Hornady printed a tight 3-1/2" spread with six of the nine pellets contained in a 1" group...
Winchester SXZ Personal Protection 2-3/4" 00 Buck
MFG#: SXZ1200
Pellets: 9
Velocity: 1325 fps
Actual Length: 2.35"
Price: $7.49 / 5 rounds ($1.50 a round)
The Winchester SXZ put up a nice 6-1/2" spread in center mass...
Winchester Super X 2-3/4" 00 Buck
MFG#: XB1200
Pellets: 9
Velocity: 1325 fps
Actual Length: 2.35"
Price: $6.49 / 5 rounds ($1.30 a round)
The Winchester Super X printed in a 7" pattern that was a bit scattered left of center...