Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:56 am
No, basic conservation of momentum means that a round will not knock a man flying. And at off-the-muzzle range, birdshot can certainly be deadly. But as ranges increase from inches to feet or yards, penetration of small shot may be insufficient to stop a predator, especially if they're wearing a thick leather (motorcycle?) jacket.
Given a choice, I will not put my faith in a shotgun loaded with birdshot, or even the smaller sizes of buckshot.
Given a choice, I will not put my faith in a shotgun loaded with birdshot, or even the smaller sizes of buckshot.