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Hi Shane, for home defense, I would suggest #4 buckshot. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/151718/barnes+defense+buckshot+loads+20+ga.+2.75+in.+4bk+21+pellets+5+rd , . For range/target, just about any 7.5, 8, or 9 loads will suffice. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/116854/winchester+ammo+trgtl128+super+target+xtra-lite+12+gauge+2.75+1+oz+8+shot+25+bx+10+cs , . Stay safe & have a great day!

Hi Shane and welcome. Home defense is a 27 pellet 2 3/4 #4 Buckshot load. -- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/65661/federal+12+ga.+2+3+4+27+pel.+4+lead+buckshot------------------- Range ammunition would be a #6 shot load which is good enough for target and some hunting: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/105604/rio+ammunition+tghv366tx+top+game+high+velocity+12+gauge+1-1+4+oz+6+shot+25+bx+10+cs -------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!