Sellier & Bellot‘s Hunting line in 12 gauge (part no. SB12BSI) loads a 12-pellet #1 buckshot payload weighing 1 1/8 ounce in a 2.75-inch shell — a versatile buckshot Sellier & Bellot markets as equally suited to hunting, taking the kids hunting, or home defense. Stock up on these shotgun shells for a genuinely multi-purpose buckshot load.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most common versatile shotgun bore.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, standard for 12-gauge chambers.
• The shot size is #1 buckshot, loaded with 12 pellets per shell.
• Payload weight is 1 1/8 ounce of lead shot.
• Shot material is lead, the traditional buckshot standard.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, more than most dedicated defense boxes.
• Sellier & Bellot markets this load for hunting, youth hunting, and home defense alike.
• Cost runs about $0.70 per round, affordable for a versatile buckshot.
• The 12-pellet count balances pattern density with per-pellet energy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is #1 buck a good all-around choice? Yes, #1 buckshot splits the difference between the larger 00 buck and smaller birdshot, working for hunting and defense alike.

Is this suitable for a new hunter or a youth shooter? Sellier & Bellot specifically markets this load as appropriate for taking kids hunting, alongside its defensive and hunting uses.

Buy S&B 12 Gauge Buckshot Shells

One buckshot load that covers hunting, home defense, and introducing a new hunter to the field. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.