The Fiocchi Nickel-Plated Buckshot 12 Gauge 2.75in #4 Buck shotshell (part no. 12HV4BK) is loaded from the Exacta line Fiocchi designed specifically for hunting large targets like buck and deer. Fiocchi plates each of the 27 pellets in nickel, which lets them choke together for tighter, more consistent patterns than standard lead buckshot delivers, an advantage for both hunting and home-defense applications. Twenty-seven pellets of #4 buck put considerable energy on target at typical shotgun-defense and deer-hunting ranges. This shotgun shells suits shooters who want one dependable buckshot load that covers both roles.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, with the broadest choke and barrel compatibility.
• Shell length is 2.75 inches, a full-length 12-gauge hull loaded to maximum standard capacity.
• Shot size is #4 buckshot, carrying 27 pellets for dense coverage at typical defensive and hunting ranges.
• The pellets are nickel-plated lead, which chokes together more consistently for tighter patterns than standard lead.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1325 fps, a brisk speed for reliable terminal performance.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a practical count for hunting or a home-defense reserve.
• Cost runs about $1.18 per round, reasonable pricing for a nickel-plated buckshot load.
• Fiocchi markets this under its Exacta line, engineered specifically for large-game and home-defense buckshot loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this buckshot load built for hunting or home defense? Both, Fiocchi’s Exacta nickel-plated buckshot line is designed for hunting large game like deer as well as home-defense use.

Why does nickel plating matter on buckshot pellets? Nickel-plated pellets choke together more consistently than standard soft lead, which tightens the pattern for more reliable hits on target.

Buy Fiocchi Nickel-Plated Buckshot 12 Gauge

A buckshot load that patterns tight is a load you can trust whether it’s pointed at a deer or a doorway, and nickel plating is exactly what gets it there. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.