I'm relatively new to shotguns for home defense and I bought some Federal LE132-1B because I read on a bunch of different sites that it is the optimal home defense 12 gauge load. I've been reading more on how the Flite Control wad works and it sounds like the shot doesn't separate from the wad until 10 yards from the muzzle.
What happens if I have to shoot a home invader at less than 10 yards with the FC load? I understand that with a regular wad I will still get just one hole at very short range, but that the pellets take multiple tracts through the tissue. But if the pellets are still inside the wad when they strike the target, will the projectile act more like a slug or will the pellets still disperse in multiple channels throughout the tissue?
Edit: Oops, I meant < not >
What happens if I have to shoot a home invader at less than 10 yards with the FC load? I understand that with a regular wad I will still get just one hole at very short range, but that the pellets take multiple tracts through the tissue. But if the pellets are still inside the wad when they strike the target, will the projectile act more like a slug or will the pellets still disperse in multiple channels throughout the tissue?
Edit: Oops, I meant < not >