The Hornady American Gunner 12 Gauge 2-3/4in 00 Buckshot (part no. 86274) combines Hornady’s ballistics engineering with premium, American-made components in a versatile 00 buck load. Hornady positions the American Gunner line as a do-it-all series, equally at home on the target range, in the hunting field, or loaded for personal defense. The 1-ounce 00 buck payload gives it enough pellet mass for reliable performance across all three roles. For shooters who want one dependable 12-gauge buckshot load rather than switching between specialized rounds, it’s a straightforward, versatile choice.

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, a standard defensive and hunting pellet size.
• The payload is 1 ounce of shot.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, with 10 boxes packed per case.
• A single box ships at roughly 0.86 pounds.
• Hornady builds it with premium, American-made components.
• It’s marketed as a versatile load for target shooting, hunting, or self-defense use.
• It’s part of Hornady’s American Gunner line, the company’s practical, do-it-all series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load best suited for? Hornady markets the American Gunner line as versatile — this 00 buck load is built for target shooting, hunting, or self-defense use.

Is it made in the USA? Yes, Hornady builds the American Gunner line domestically with premium components.

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

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

Order the Hornady American Gunner 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 versatile 12-gauge buckshot load for shooters who want one dependable round for the range, the field, or home defense.