A family member asked me if I could recommend a "defense" load for a 20 gauge shotgun that he has. It is an 870 and I don't know barrel length or choke, but I could find out or probably get him a different barrel. Actually, I suppose it probably has interchangeable choke tubes.
He is not really a shooter, and I suspect recoil could be an issue with a "magnum" load. I know very little about 20 gauge capabilities; my experience has been limited to using light shot for training the kids to shoot clays a while back. Are there slug and/or buck choices that I could recommend to him for use in a defensive capacity? I did not ask, but I assume from his comments that he is talking about human and not animal threats.
Thanks.