I know theres so controversy about this and i myself side with jeff quinns you tube video. I actually shot a deer at close range once with fine shot. It wasnt intended as i though the gun had buck shot in it. It killed that deer dead on the spot. I dont usually load fine shot for home defense. I like #3 or #4 buck but sure wouldnt feel undergunned with 6 shot in my shotgun if someone was comming into my bedroom. Watch his video and let the flaming begin! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq3RV...layer_embedded