Remington‘s Ultimate Defense Buckshot in 20 gauge (part no. 20681) delivers dense, devastating patterns and massive knockdown power when the stakes are at their highest. Short-range patterns from smooth-bore barrels stay tight and consistent, built specifically for home-defense performance. Stock up on these shotgun shells for a dedicated defensive 20-gauge load.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20, a lower-recoil defensive option than 12 gauge.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, standard for 20-gauge defense loads.
• The shot size is #3 buckshot, matched to the 20-gauge payload.
• Patterns are engineered to be dense and consistent at short defensive range.
• Remington markets this specifically as an Ultimate Defense load, not a hunting shell.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, sized for a defensive shotgun’s typical capacity.
• Cost runs near $1.71 per round, in line with premium defensive buckshot.
• A 20-gauge defensive load offers less felt recoil than a comparable 12-gauge buckshot.
• The load is built for massive knockdown power at defensive distances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 20 gauge for home defense over 12 gauge? A 20-gauge defensive load like this one delivers serious buckshot performance with noticeably less felt recoil, which can mean faster follow-up shots.

Is this a hunting buckshot or strictly a defense load? Remington builds and markets Ultimate Defense specifically for home defense, not hunting.

Buy Remington Ultimate Defense 20ga Buck

Serious buckshot performance in a gauge that’s easier to shoot fast and straight. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.