Re: Out of Ammo and Shotguns

In a message dated 7/14/99 8:09:02 AM EST, books@mail.state.fl.us
writes:

<< 
 I believe (I'd have to go back and check out my grandfathers NRA mags)
 that smaller shot does not get you increased spread, just better
coverage
 in the area covered by the spread.  BTW 00 is for deer, not people. 
The
 coverage on 00 is kind of splotchy because there are so few pellets. 
Use
 0 or even better, 1 for home defense. :)
  >>

I knew a Vietnam Vet who carried a "room broom" 12 gauge for a back up 
weapon. He hand loaded a  (roughly 1/3" diameter ball bearing on top of
as 
many BB's as he could pack in the shot space. My only thought was that
he 
must really like working in close!