This is another reason I handload. I can increase or reduce the charge weight in my shells depending on what I want them for. The benifit is lower recoil and reduced penetration for home defence.


Its fun to make hot loads using 12 gauge 3 and 1/2 inch hulls and stacks of dimes as well. Bet that would be a fairly effective home defence cartridge.
te he he he....

might not hold up in court too well though..........................