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Posted On: 3/18/2024
By: Joseph Paul Youngblood
A: Thanks for reaching out Joseph! I can't promise that you'll ever get truly "low" recoil out of a sawed-off, but this here ammo is probably the best 00 buck load for your purposes. Its lighter shot column (~1oz) and just barely supersonic muzzle velocity (which should be subsonic in conjunction with your short barrel) will indeed generate less recoil energy, just like you want.
Posted On: 2/1/2022
By: Robin Stephen
A: Thanks for reaching out Robin! The difference between LE133 00 (8 pellet) and LE132 00 (9 pellet) is fairly simple, because they do have the same wad and muzzle velocity. The eight-pellet load is poised to generate less recoil energy. The difference will be slight, but any less recoil poses a significant advantage when your goal is to keep your shotgun pointed at the threat.
On the other hand, the nine-pellet load will give you a slightly greater margin of error in terms of aim, and should you strike the threat head-on it's going to inflict one more additional wound channel. Is stopping power that much greater when you're firing nine pellets instead of eight? Not really, no, but it's not like less firepower is a bad thing when you're protecting yourself and your own.
One more thing: according to Federal's ballistic gel tests, the nine-pellet load does have 24"+ penetration, whereas the eight pellet load has 22.25" penetration. You can see that on page three of this data book: le.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/Shotshell_Data_Book.pdf
In summary, it comes down to whether you want lighter recoil or to maximize the potential to inflict damage. In all fairness we're comparing two different law enforcement shells, so they're both designed to do essentially the same thing – and effectively, I might add. You will not go wrong keeping either handy for home defense.
Posted On: 12/5/2021
By: Andrew Smith
A: Thanks for reaching out Andrew! Like you, I believe this is one of the absolute best 12 Gauge rounds on the market. Now, I'd hesitate to say any other round's performance is on par with this particular ammo, but I do believe you'll approve of Federal Personal Defense NRA. It's got copper-plated AND buffered 00 buck, as well as the same FliteControl wad, so it patterns like clockwork. Good for home defense and competitive target shooting – I hope you'l take a look:
luckygunner.com/12-gauge-2-3-4-9-pellets-00-buckshot-federal-personal-defense-nra-5-rounds
Posted On: 11/1/2021
By: G Maes
A: Thanks for reaching out! I cannot promise exactly when we'll get a certain type of ammunition back in stock, and we don't have a system in place to alert our customers when ammo is back in stock. We do update our inventory very often, so I hope you'll check back in again soon!
Posted On: 10/25/2021
By: Anthony Claudio
A: Thank you for reaching out Anthony! I regret that I cannot say for certain when we'll get more of this exceptional ammo back in stock. We certainly intend to restock it as soon and as frequently as possible, but what we're able to source depends heavily on the whims of a constantly changing ammo market. I hope you'll check back in soon so you can see what we have in store. In the meantime, perhaps some of our other double-aught loads will meet your standards?
luckygunner.com/shotgun/12-gauge-ammo-shells?ammo_use_type=2201
Posted On: 10/2/2020
By: Ronald
A: Hello Ronald! We certainly intend to offer this ammo again as soon as we're able to get more in stock. Precisely when we'll be able to source more, however, is rather outside of our control. I wish I could give you a more satisfying answer. I also hope you'll check back in again soon, because we frequently update our inventory with new ammo. If not this ammo exactly, I'm sure we'll have more double-aught in store soon!
Posted On: 7/6/2020
By: Philip
A: Hi Philip! This ammo's not low recoil. If you'd like to see how well it performs on ballistic gel tests, then I highly recommend Federal's own test data that they published recently: e.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/Shotshell_Data_Book.pdf. (Just look for "LE133 00.")
Posted On: 4/13/2020
By: Milos
A: Hello Milos! We absolutely intend to return this ammo to our site. We're only in short supply at the moment owing to the pandemic scare, but we're working hard every day to get more products back in stock. We don't have a waiting list or alert feature, but please check back in with us often to see what we've got in store. Thank you!
Posted On: 4/11/2020
By: Robert Miller
A: Gosh, we wish we could help you – double-aught is in kind of short supply right now because of the pandemic scare, as you might imagine. I know the manufacturer's part number for the 1,325 fps version of this shell is LE127 00. Hopefully if you run an internet search on that you can find a supplier that has what you want.
Posted On: 4/7/2020
By: Richard Leonard
A: Thank you for reaching out, Richard! We plan on returning this ammo and more like it to our site as soon as possible, and will include its price then. We appreciate you bearing with us in the meantime!
Posted On: 3/22/2020
By: Robert Miller
A: Absolutely! If you see it on our site, you don't have to be a law enforcement professional to purchase it.
Posted On: 3/12/2020
By: Mike
A: Yes, absolutely. We do sell these in individual boxes and when in-stock, it's a great way to get five rounds.
To find them, please head here: https://www.luckygunner.com/12-ga-2-3-4-00-buck-federal-8p-law-enforcement-flitecontrol-wad-5-round
Posted On: 1/9/2020
By: Andrew Michael
A: Hi Andrew. Thanks for looking to LuckyGunner.com for your ammo needs. Andrew, I don't think we have tested that, but from my own knowledge and testing I cannot see a significant difference in the patterning that the 180 ft/sec makes. The recoil reduction is, however, significant. Let me know if I can assist further in any way
Ross
Posted On: 6/22/2016
By: chis
A: Hello Chris!
Thank you for reaching out to us about that! The buckshot in this Federal ammunition is standard lead pellets. They do not have any coating on them at all.
