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as my ex cousin in law (viet nam sniper) told me "i recorded more kills with a bolt gun than anybody did with a auto rifle.
But if you are good at recon,and can locate your adversary easily,a bolt gun is just peachy.
Again,a few well placed shots from a bolt gun can take the heart out of most long range attacks we will ever encounter. And take game very well too
A family with a young child is not a military trained sniper. No offense to your "ex cousin in law" but I have worked the range at the gun club for sight in and watched every size and shape of newer shooter bring in their brand new bolt gun and not be able to put one round on the paper. Just Jim is spot on when he advises to find a friend with guns and find out what works for each person.
Shotguns loaded with 00 buck are a great man-stopper but I have watched many small-frame LEO, especially petite women, have difficulty comfortably shooting a 7 round shotgun qualification course. I have watched the very same people use a 6920 and put an entire box of ammo in center mass, and yes one .223 round will kill you if it is a good hit.
I am not jumping into the long standing debate on which round is better, only that it doesn't matter what size of lead you send down range if you can not hit your target.
IMHO, take your time and find out what is right for you.