Sellier & Bellot 12 Gauge #4 Buckshot ammunition (part no. SB12BSD) loads 27 lead pellets in a standard 2.75-inch hull, giving hunters and home defenders a dense, high-pellet-count buckshot option. Sellier & Bellot builds this buckshot as ideal for hunting, taking kids hunting, or home defense, and the higher pellet count of #4 buck compared to larger shot sizes means a denser pattern at typical field and defensive distances. The 1-1/4 ounce payload delivers a substantial charge of lead downrange in a single trigger pull. In shotgun shells for hunters and defensive shooters, this is a dense, dependable buckshot load.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely chambered shotgun bore in the country.
• The hull length is 2.75 inches, the standard field and defensive chamber length.
• The shot size is #4 buckshot, delivering a denser pattern than larger buck sizes.
• The payload carries 27 pellets, a substantial pellet count for a single shell.
• The shot material is lead, delivering dense mass for reliable penetration.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, packaged 25 boxes to a case for hunters and defensive shooters buying in bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is #4 buckshot used for? Both hunting and home defense, where its higher pellet count produces a denser pattern than larger buckshot sizes.

Is this shell suitable for a youth or new hunter? Sellier & Bellot markets this buckshot as suitable for introducing younger or newer hunters to the field, alongside standard hunting and defensive use.

Buy Sellier & Bellot 12 Gauge #4 Buckshot Ammunition

A dense pattern of #4 buck gives hunters and homeowners more pellets on target than the bigger buckshot sizes, and this load delivers that density in a proven, affordable package. Pattern a box and see how it performs through your shotgun. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.