The Hornady BLACK 12 Gauge 2-3/4in 00 Buckshot (part no. 86249) loads 8 pellets of 00 buck per shell, engineered specifically to fit, feed, and function reliably across a wide range of shotgun platforms. Hornady BLACK is the company’s practical-application line, built for shooters running pump and semi-auto shotguns who need consistent cycling as much as raw ballistic performance. It’s a straightforward, no-frills 00 buck load aimed at defensive and tactical shotgun use rather than upland or waterfowl hunting.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12-gauge, sized for standard 12-gauge shotguns.
• Shell length is 2-3/4 inches, matched to standard 12-gauge chambers.
• The shot size is 00 buckshot, loaded with 8 pellets per shell.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, with 10 boxes packed per case.
• A single box ships at roughly 0.88 pounds.
• It’s engineered to fit, feed, and function across a variety of shotgun platforms, including semi-autos.
• It’s part of Hornady BLACK, the company’s practical-application ammunition line.
• Hornady is an American ammunition maker headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska.
• The BLACK line is Hornady’s dedicated practical-application family, separate from its precision-hunting labels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pellets does this load carry? 8 pellets of 00 buckshot per shell.

Will this cycle reliably in a semi-auto shotgun? Hornady BLACK is engineered to fit, feed, and function across a variety of shotgun platforms, including semi-autos.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 10 rounds, with 10 boxes packed per case.

Buy the Hornady BLACK 12 Gauge 2-3/4in 00 Buckshot

Order the Hornady BLACK 12 Gauge 2-3/4in 00 Buckshot from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, part of our shotgun shells selection, and it ships fast to your door. It’s a straightforward, reliable 00 buck load for shooters who run pump or semi-auto shotguns for defensive or tactical use.