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SKU: 105053107
UPC: 754908550104
MPN: SB12RSA
The Sellier & Bellot SB12RSA is a less-lethal 12 gauge load built around 15 spherical rubber pellets, packed 25 rounds to the box. It carries a law enforcement designation and sees regular use in animal control, crowd management, inmate control, and reduced-risk training. Shooters who want a low-penetration round for close-range work will find this a straightforward choice that runs through standard pump and semi-auto 12 gauge platforms. If you're stocking a range bag or a duty locker with something other than lethal buckshot, this fills that gap without the hazards of live shot.
Each shell loads 15 rubber pellets to a payload weight of 2-11/16 oz, driven at roughly 1464 to 1476 fps depending on the source cited. That velocity delivers noticeable impact energy while the rubber composition limits penetration, which is the point of a less-lethal design. The rounds are manufactured to European proof-house standards in the Czech Republic, so quality control follows the same discipline Sellier & Bellot applies to its live shotshell lines. One compatibility note worth respecting: the longer crimp style on these shells does not play well with older Browning A-5 shotguns, so keep them out of those actions. In most modern 12 gauge guns they cycle and feed without complaint.
Buyers reach for rubber buckshot when the situation calls for a warning or a deterrent rather than lethal force. That covers agency training scenarios, farm and property use against aggressive animals, and force-on-force drills where operators need realistic recoil and report without live projectiles. Twenty-five rounds per box gives enough volume for a full training block or a stocked control kit. When you're ready to round out the shelf with practice and defensive loads, browse our full shotgun ammo selection or the broader 12 gauge target load options for range days.
Each shell holds 15 spherical rubber pellets loaded to a payload weight of 2-11/16 oz. The box contains 25 rounds, which gives you enough volume for a training block or a stocked less-lethal control kit.
It is a less-lethal load, not a guaranteed non-lethal one. The rubber pellets reduce penetration and impact energy compared to standard buckshot, but outcomes depend on range and shot placement. Follow your agency or training protocols for safe distances.
They run through standard modern pump and semi-auto 12 gauge platforms. The one exception is older Browning A-5 models, where the longer crimp style can cause feeding problems. Keep this load out of those specific actions.
Reported velocity runs between 1464 and 1476 fps depending on the retailer or test source. That range delivers meaningful impact for deterrent and control applications while the rubber composition keeps penetration low.
Common uses include law enforcement crowd and inmate control, animal and property defense against aggressive animals, and force-on-force training where realistic recoil and report are needed without live projectiles.
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