First of all this is a thread about Buckshot. Please do not post on slugs, rifles, handguns, or archery.
In many areas, it is not uncommon for deer hunters to use Buckshot for close cover stand hunting. There has also been an increased awareness of the need to pattern the load combination for both pattern center and density.
For this purpose, what would you consider the minimum acceptable pattern to establish the maximum range at which to shoot a deer? Why?
Here is an example of stand hunting with buckshot. The deer is DRT from a 20 gauge with #2 (.27") buckshot. See frame 3.25:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvDMN4PlcZA