Hornady’s Heavy Magnum Coyote load in 12 gauge (part no. 86224) loads 00 buckshot in nickel-plated lead, built to deliver lethal results with minimal pelt damage out to 50 yards. Hornady engineered this line specifically for close-range predator hunting, using the Hornady Versatite wad to strip cleanly from the shot string for excellent pattern density and a short shot column that maximizes effect on target. The nickel plating resists corrosion and hits harder than plain lead by holding pellet roundness through the barrel. This shotgun shells is purpose-built for coyote and similar predator hunting, not general upland use.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, chambered as a 3-inch magnum shell.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a full 00 buck charge in the magnum hull.
• The shot size is 00 buckshot, a proven size for predator-class game.
• The shot is nickel-plated, resisting corrosion and holding pellet roundness for tighter patterns.
• Hornady’s Versatite wad strips cleanly from the shot string for excellent pattern density.
• Hornady states the load is lethal with minimal pelt damage out to 50 yards.
• Cost runs about $1.75 per round, in line with premium predator-load pricing.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a standard count for a dedicated predator load.
• Shipping weight per box runs 1.1313 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 00 buckshot over BB for coyote hunting? 00 buckshot delivers larger, heavier pellets than BB shot, an option some predator hunters prefer for close-range knockdown power.

Does this load preserve pelt quality? Hornady states it delivers lethal results with minimal pelt damage out to about 50 yards, a priority for predator hunters who sell or keep hides.

Buy Hornady Heavy Magnum Coyote 12 Gauge 00 Buck

Predator hunting rewards a load built for both lethality and pelt care, and Heavy Magnum Coyote is engineered specifically for that balance. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.