Sterling Big Game 20 Gauge 00 Buckshot shotgun shells load the Big Game Series with a large-pellet payload built for big-game hunting and home-defense duty alike. Sterling builds this shell around a Type 209 primer and single-base propellant, a combination chosen for consistent ignition shot after shot rather than the hit-or-miss reliability of budget buckshot. The 00 buck payload is a proven pellet size for putting multiple hits on a wild boar or a home intruder at moderate range, and the 20-gauge platform keeps recoil more manageable than a 12-gauge equivalent. For hunters and shooters who want dependable shotgun shells without stepping up to a bigger, harder-kicking gauge, the Big Game Series delivers.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, offering lighter recoil than 12-gauge buckshot while still carrying real stopping power.
• The payload is buckshot, a large-pellet shot type built for defense and big-game hunting rather than birds.
• The shot size is 00 buck, a proven pellet diameter for putting multiple hits on target at moderate range.
• Ignition runs through a Type 209 shotshell primer, the standard, dependable primer format for shotgun ammunition.
• The propellant is a single-base powder, chosen for consistent, predictable burn characteristics shot to shot.
• That primer-and-powder combination delivers reliable ignition on every round fired, reducing the chance of a dud in the field.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a practical count for hunting or home-defense reloads.
• Sterling packages this shell in 200-round case lots, useful for hunters who stock up for the season.
• The cost works out to about $0.80 per round, competitive pricing for a buckshot load of this size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 20 gauge buckshot effective for defense? Yes, 00 buck in 20 gauge delivers multiple solid pellet hits with noticeably less recoil than a comparable 12-gauge load.

What primer does this shell use? It uses a Type 209 shotshell primer paired with single-base powder for consistent ignition.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 10 rounds, and Sterling packages this load in 200-round case lots.

Buy Sterling Big Game 20 Gauge 00 Buckshot Shells

A 20-gauge buckshot load has to earn its place next to bigger-bore options, and Sterling’s Big Game Series does it with a dependable primer, consistent powder, and a proven 00 buck payload. It is a practical choice for hunters and homeowners who want real buckshot performance without full 12-gauge recoil. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.