Lets Talk About Buckshot

Interesting… I have some #4 buck 3” loads that I don’t know what to do with them…

They were loaded for skybusting geese (a bazillion years ago when lead shot could be used for waterfowl over land). I never considered home def. as I was focused on 000 and 00.

I'm only repeating what I've read elsewhere, but #4 buck should have adequate penetration and there are convincing arguments that multiple small holes cause a quicker loss of blood pressure than a few larger pellets.
I believe olfart said that was standard issue in his department.