ORIGINAL: Branson
What're your thoughts on shotguns? I have a lottery hunt coming up and was planning on using my 12 gauge with 00 buckshot. Shots will probably be under 30 yards because of the brush, and I'd bet they're gonna be running everywhere.
-- B
For what you are describing, buckshot will work fine. I have killed many deer and hogs out to 40 yards. I see alot of people on here don't like buckshot, and I would bet most have no personal experience using it. The main thing about buckshot is to know your limitations. I use the same standards for buckshot that I use for archery tackle, and with that in mind, you will have no trouble cleanly killing deer or hogs.