Originally Posted By: DAAYeah, I can't see any logical reason for using larger than #2? Or, even #3. And as far as it goes, I've killed the crap out of a bunch of coyote with #4.
- DAA
With TSS #4 shot you could drop down to 1-1/4 oz loads, increase the speed a little and still have 104 pellets per shell.
TSS #4 shot at 1350 fps gets 3.70" of gel penetration at 82.2 yards with 104 pellets in 1-1/4 oz.
Lead BB shot at 1350 fps gets 3.70" of gel penetration at 48.8 yards with 64 pellets in 1-1/4 oz.
I think a 1-1/4 oz load of TSS #4 shot with 104 pellets would be deadlier than a 1-1/2 oz load of TSS BB shot with only 47 pellets per shell at 70 yards and under.