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2007-05-23 Great White North

Shotgun Makes a Comeback (Canadian Forces)

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Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2007-05-23 01:29|| || Front Page|| [15 views ] Top

#1 For a reasonably strong adult, a 12 g with 00 is a terrific close up weapon in those types of situations. There is some risk of through and through penetration to someone/something behind the target. However, in the types of situations that these guys face, the advantages outweigh the risk of that.

Shotguns were used a lot more heavily in WWII and Vietnam, particularly in jungle situations, than we've been led to believe. An uncle of mine was in SE Asia in WWII and said that for many guys the weapons of choice were a 12 g and a Colt .45 rather than an M1 or a Thompson.

Posted by no mo uro 2007-05-23 06:10|| 2007-05-23 06:10|| Front Page Top

#2 I imagine that the soldiers also get very creative in their shotgun loads. For example, the "prospector's load", where you drip paraffin over your shot, which narrows the spread, making it much more vicious. (Invented in the old West, hence the name.)

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-05-23 08:18|| 2007-05-23 08:18|| Front Page Top

#3 The 870 with a recoil suppressor stock is a great weapon to fire. 90% of the recoil is eliminated. With sights, slugs are effectively shot at targets 75 yd away. And with regular maintenance, the shotgun is very reliable.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2007-05-23 11:18|| 2007-05-23 11:18|| Front Page Top

#4 You just can't go wrong with a Remington 870. One of the world's great firearms.

Posted by gromky 2007-05-23 11:35|| 2007-05-23 11:35|| Front Page Top

#5 I have a Browning "Sweet-16" semi-automatic with a full-choke barrel I used for varmit-hunting and birding as a kid. Great range - a 9' spread at 75 yards using #6 birdshot, 120-yard kill range with a slug (super-X). Not much kick, and fairly accurate even in a running-shooting environment. Great stopping power - I shot a 6-point buck at 20 feet with #6 birdshot, and put wadding and all 20 inches into his chest. Of course, for REAL stopping power, there's nothing like Grandpa's 10-gauge double-barrel. Maybe that should be an alternative weapon for the Bradleys. Sure keep people at bay, but would need a STRONG recoil mechanism - da$$$$ thing kicks harder than an Army mule.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-05-23 15:29|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-05-23 15:29|| Front Page Top

#6 Mossberg Persuader 500 or 590 are decent shotguns also. I have the 500--works very well.

Posted by JohnQC 2007-05-23 16:50|| 2007-05-23 16:50|| Front Page Top

#7 winchester defender - 18" barrel, 12 Ga, pistol grip, pump. Nice thing is the kick from .00 shot causes you to auto-rack a new round (if you can keep the barrel from kissing your forehead)

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-05-23 18:36|| 2007-05-23 18:36|| Front Page Top

#8 Oakland Hickey. That's hilarious.

Posted by Danking70 2007-05-23 23:24|| 2007-05-23 23:24|| Front Page Top

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