Understanding your Shotgun's Pattern - Mark "Six" James

The video focuses on the importance of understanding the distribution of the shot pattern for defensive purposes. It features Mark "Six" James, Executive Director of Panther Protection Services.

Panther Protection Services is a full service protection agency performing threat assessments, executive protection, self-defense training, firearms instruction and high risk tactical protection. We understand the distinction between protecting people and protecting property Our primary focus is on effective, discreet client protection-- thus our motto "swift but silent." Our team members are disciplined, dedicated professionals who possess the most important personal protection skill -- threat avoidance.

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[ELITEHAMSTER123]

I think you are using a choke. JK :P

[TRPOperator6]

@ELITEHAMSTER123 No choke utilized. Mossberg 590A1 comes with a cylinder bore. The Hornady Tap 00 Buck Personal Defense ammo just patterns very tight. There is no honor or incentive to mislead folks. All ammo patterns differently in different guns. That is why people should find the pattern that fits their needs.

[TRPOperator6]

I love the performance of Hornady #00 Buck for what I look for in a shot pattern.

[joelyole1]

tighter choke doesnt always mean tighter pattern some shotgun shells fired from tight chokes bounce which is when the compressing of the shot when going through the choke is too violent and causes a the shot to rebound of each other and get a more open spread.

[TRPOperator6]

@joelyole1 Thanks for the comment. However there is not choke in my 590A1 used in the video. It has a cylinder bore using Hornady Personal Defense 00 Buck. Stay safe my friend.

[cakefart444]

Wow, a very tight pattern for 00 buck! You must be using some tight chokes???

[TRPOperator6]

@cakefart444 No chokes 590A1 with a cylinder bore. Hornady Tap Personal Defense 00 Buck patterns very tight. All ammo patterns differently in different shotguns.  I have found the right combination that works for my intended use. I would encourage you to try that specific ammo in your shotgun and against what you normally shoot for a point of reference. Some people desire a boarder spread some like more restrictive. I generally prefer a tighter pattern.

[TRPOperator6]

@72gunslinger Dude what value is it for lie? I don't get compensated by Mossberg or Hornady.  Hornady TAP Personal Defense Ammo shoots a tight pattern. If you know anything about shotguns is they all pattern differently and with different ammo. I shoot what I like based on my preferences in a shot pattern. Perhaps you should test more ammo through your own shotgun until you find a shot pattern that meets your needs as opposed to trying to accuse someone else of not telling the truth.

[NickM777]

Outstanding tactical instruction on the shotgun ! Thank you, Mark.

[sauragnmon]

Technically he IS using a choke, since even Cylinder is a rating for a choke (just as wide open as you can go) but it's important to notice how Tips 2-3-4 all apply in towards recoil - pull the shotgun into your shoulder, lean into the shot, and the irony is that when you pump on the recoil, you're pulling the slide as it recoils, giving a little more pull into your shoulder to soak that recoil up just a bit more.

[ELITEHAMSTER123]

@TRPOperator6 I was just kidding, because everyone keeps asking you if you use a choke and you have to keep telling them you dont. :P

[YoungSinatra25]

People don't know about Hornady #00 8 pellet shot. 8 pellets are stacked two by two giving them really even distribution and other characteristics. Visit Hornady.com (great ammo but its not cheap) Great ammo for high population areas or for home defense. Anywhere were collateral damage needs to be considered.

Nice shooting...

[Privat3Kag3]

Is it just me, Or does the 25 yrd shot group look like Texas...

[midway27272727]

Thank you for the info !