00Buckshot, 2 3/4”, Federal...You don’t need 3” Magnum loads, especially if you are of slight build...2 3/4” is quite adequate, and you will increase your mag tube capacity...
Standard buck will run you $3-5 for 5 rounds...There are better prices available if you shop around, especially on the ‘net...
Thru an 870 Remington with an 18” cylinder bore barrel, 00Buck can be effective to 100 feet, or more, but remember you are sending 9-.30 pellets that are spreading rapidly, so the farther the target the few pellets on target. It is also quite possible, with practice, to make consistent hits on center mass with slugs at 50 yards...But at that range, use your rifle (unless you don’t have a rifle, then slugs are an acceptable alternative)...
Be aware of pattern spread...Go to a range, or private place, set up man-sized paper, step off 25, 50 and 100 feet ranges, and see what loads by different manufacturers give you..You’ll be surprised by the variation...For tight patterns at range, try Federal Flite-Control 00Buck...
Good Luck...
Molon Labe!
Thank you for the info. I will be shopping soon.
Thanks again. I have ordered 50 rounds from MidwayUSA as recommended.