
Hornady BLACK ammunition features versatile loads optimized for excellent performance from America's favorite guns. This 12 gauge 2 3/4" shell is loaded with 8 pellets of 00 buckshot, designed to fit, feed, and function in a variety of platforms. With high-quality cases, primers, and propellant, these shells deliver superior performance for home defense and tactical applications. The BLACK series is engineered to excel in direct impingement, gas piston, suppressed, unsuppressed, inertia, bolt, pump, supersonic, subsonic, rifle, mid-length, carbine, or pistol configurations.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
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Manufacturer | Hornady |
Product Line | BLACK |
Gauge | 12 Gauge |
Shell Length | 2 3/4" |
Shot Size | 00 Buckshot |
Pellet Count | 8 pellets |
Muzzle Velocity | 1600 fps |
Rounds Per Box | 10 |
Boxes Per Case | 10 |
Application | Home Defense |
Hull Material | Plastic |
Made in | USA |
Key Features:
The Hornady Black Defense 12 Gauge 2 3/4" #00 Buckshot offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Gauge | 12 Gauge Standard shotgun gauge for wide compatibility |
Shell Length | 2 3/4" Standard shell length for use in most 12 gauge shotguns |
Shot Size | 00 Buckshot Large pellet size for maximum stopping power |
Pellet Count | 8 pellets Optimal number of pellets for effective pattern density |
Velocity | 1600 fps High velocity for increased energy transfer and effectiveness |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Home Defense: Ideal for home protection due to its stopping power and pattern density.
- Tactical Operations: Suitable for law enforcement and military applications requiring reliable performance.
- Training: Can be used for tactical shotgun training to familiarize with recoil and patterning.
- Hunting: Effective for close-range hunting of medium to large game where legal.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Optimized Performance: Designed for excellent performance in various platforms, including direct impingement, gas piston, and suppressed systems.
- ✔ Versatile Application: Suitable for use in rifles, mid-length carbines, and pistols, offering flexibility for different firearms.
- ✔ High-Quality Components: Utilizes high-quality cases, primers, and propellant for consistent and reliable performance.
- ✔ Effective Payload: 8 pellets of 00 buckshot provide substantial stopping power for self-defense situations.
- ✔ Made in USA: Manufactured in the United States, ensuring quality control and supporting domestic industry.
Cons
- ✘ Recoil: 00 buckshot loads typically produce significant recoil, which may be challenging for some shooters to manage.
- ✘ Overpenetration Risk: The power of 00 buckshot increases the risk of overpenetration in home defense scenarios, requiring careful shot placement.
- ✘ Limited Range: Effective range is shorter compared to slug loads, limiting its versatility for longer-distance shooting.
- ✘ Ammunition Restrictions: May be subject to legal restrictions in some jurisdictions due to its power and classification as defensive ammunition.
About Hornady:
Hornady Manufacturing Company, founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady, is a renowned American manufacturer of ammunition and reloading tools. Headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, Hornady has established itself as a leader in the ammunition industry through its commitment to innovation and quality. The company's BLACK™ line, which includes the 12 Gauge 2 3/4" #00 Buckshot, exemplifies their dedication to producing versatile loads optimized for excellent performance in various firearms. Hornady's products are proudly made in the USA, utilizing high-quality components and rigorous quality control processes. With a focus on ballistic research and development, Hornady continues to push the boundaries of ammunition technology, catering to the needs of hunters, sport shooters, and law enforcement professionals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- UPC:
- 090255862492
- Brand:
- Hornady Ammo
- Caliber:
- 12 Gauge
- Condition:
- New
- Shot Size:
- 00-BUCK
- Shell Length:
- 2 3/4
- Shot Weight:
- Unknown