I guess to be fair to this discussion, I will throw one more option into the mix.

Keep in mind the criteria. Budget less than $500. Relatively small recoil. Range - the round must not be a concern at 3/4 mile but not be in the dirt at 150 yards.

So...what about a 20 gauge with slugs? I am thinking at 100 yards slug will drop maybe 6 inches and at 150 yards maybe 12 to 18 inches? Thinking, as long as you took a couple shells out of a new box of ammo and test fired them to get the idea with that particuar ammo what the drop would be at 150 yards .... I know it will not have big penetration power or great accuracy but, would it get the job done and not be a danger to the neighbors?

Last edited by Bill D.; 03/20/15 08:01 PM. Reason: Clarification
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