If somebody says they can shoot buckshot out of a bead-sighted shotgun and hit a kill zone past 50yds...they're eyes are brown, because they're full of it.
for someone to quote like that ; that has not tested buckshot in all occasions are really full of it.
I have used buckshot for the last 40 years and they will take game regularly at 50 to 60 yards.if you use the proper shot that patterns in your gun.you can't just pick up a gun and a box of shells and go hunting.I have taken more deer than my truck would haul off with shotgun with buckshot.most are taken at an average of 40 to 45 yards.(I said average)
I know everyone has an opinion,(there like a@@ holes,everyone has one) ; but just because it is yours , that doesn't mean everyone elses is wrong.
make the test and then state you results.I have made the test , and my results say "You Are Wrong".
JMHO ; my 2 cents , there are 98 more!!!!!
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