Federal Ammunition‘s Premium Magnum Buckshot buckshot load in 12 gauge (part no. P158000) stacks 10 pellets of 000 buck buckshot, 1-1/2 oz total, into a 3-inch hull, built for shooters who need multiple large pellets on target at close range. Stock up on this shotgun ammunition for defensive or big-game use where buckshot is legal.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, chambered in the broadest range of guns on the market.
• Shell length is 3-inch, a magnum-length chamber that carries a heavier payload than a standard 2-3/4-inch shell.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/2 oz, a full payload of pellets for close-range terminal performance.
• Shot size is 000 buck, delivering multiple large pellets for close-range terminal performance.
• Each shell carries 10 pellets, spreading the pattern across several projectiles per trigger pull.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, a standard count for a range or field day.
• 50 boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $3.15 per round at the box level, in line with current pricing for this class of load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is buckshot legal for hunting big game? Buckshot is legal for deer and hogs in many states and specific circumstances, but regulations vary widely — always confirm local rules before hunting with it.

How tight of a pattern will this buckshot throw? Pattern spread depends heavily on choke and barrel length, so patterning any buckshot load at your intended distance before relying on it is standard practice.

How many 000 buck pellets does each shell carry? Each shell carries 10 pellets of 000 buck buckshot, per the factory load.

Buy Federal Ammunition Premium Magnum Buckshot 12 Gauge 000 buck Buckshot

When the situation calls for buckshot instead of birdshot, Premium Magnum Buckshot puts multiple pellets on target from a single trigger pull. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.