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    I'm looking for good priced birdshot. I was at Bass Pro today and they had 250 12ga target rounds for $92. They were 8 pellet. I also just ordered some buckshot, 8 pellet, online. I thought birdshot had way more, smaller BBs than buckshot? What is the difference between the three?
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    # 8 shot is for birds.

    Buckshot is for birdbrains.

    My reason for asking is pic below - I thought this was birdshot, then saw “target” on the box. I was also surprised to see it was 8 shot, same as my buckshot loads. Is pic below in effect birdshot? How does birdshot differ from target loads?

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    My reason for asking is pic below - I thought this was birdshot, then saw “target” on the box. I was also surprised to see it was 8 shot, same as my buckshot loads. Is pic below in effect birdshot? How does birdshot differ from target loads?

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    IMO these are mislabeled: They should say #8 shot, meaning the size of shot not the number of pellets. AFAIK, boxes don't list the number of pellets, even for buckshot.

    Often in the past, boxes of #8 shot were labeled "Target/Hunting" because they could be used for both. Some were labeled "Trap", often meaning reduced charges but basically the same thing with a higher quality hull for consistency in competitive shotgunning. (the hull is the empty shell casing). These hulls are attractive to keep for reloading/reloaders.

    Anything labeled Target is not going to be similar size shot to buckshot, which is strictly for hunting or defense.

    Now, let's talk about what size shot is best for home defense....
     

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    IMO these are mislabeled: They should say #8 shot, meaning the size of shot not the number of pellets. AFAIK, boxes don't list the number of pellets, even for buckshot.

    Often in the past, boxes of #8 shot were labeled "Target/Hunting" because they could be used for both. Some were labeled "Trap", often meaning reduced charges but basically the same thing with a higher quality hull for consistency in competitive shotgunning. (the hull is the empty shell casing). These hulls are attractive to keep for reloading/reloaders.

    Anything labeled Target is not going to be similar size shot to buckshot, which is strictly for hunting or defense.

    Now, let's talk about what size shot is best for home defense....

    Quick trip to ammo closet, pulled out a box.
    States 9 pellets.

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