12 gauge ammo for shtf

Just done some penetration testing on 12 gauge shotgun slugs for Survival Route. Thought you guys might find this interesting. Tested two types of Federal, one Remington, and the more exotic Nobelsport Brenneke. The target was some box sections. Total of 4 sheets of 1/8 inch steel. Needless...

I use a 12ga with a fully rifled barrel... it's a Mossberg model 695. I have spent an absurd amount of money fueling that gun... sabot slugs currently sell for about $3 a piece. I decided that this gun is my designated SHTF firearm, as it is accurate, packs a punch and needs minimal...

...just wondering what everyone else is stockpiling for 12-gauge ammo? 00 Buckshot and 000 Buckshot at the local Fleet Farm or Gander Mountain always seems to be $5 for 5/shells. Hardly a bargain. I know this shot load typically offers the best penetration for home defense situations and for...