Shop buckshot for home defense and hunting. We stock 12 gauge 00 buck from Winchester Super-X and Winchester Service Grade, Fiocchi #1 home defense buckshot, and Sterling Big Game 20 gauge buck.
Choosing Buckshot
00 buck is the most common 12 gauge defensive and law-enforcement load. #1 buck uses more, smaller pellets for indoor home defense. 20 gauge buck gives lighter recoil for smaller shooters and youth guns.
Pattern Your Shotgun
Every shotgun and choke patterns buckshot differently. Shoot your chosen load at the distances you expect to use it before you rely on it.
FAQ
What is the best buckshot for home defense?
Many shooters choose 12 gauge 00 buck or #1 buck. Pattern the load in your own shotgun at indoor distances before choosing.
What does 00 buck mean?
00 ("double-aught") is a pellet size. It is one of the largest common buckshot sizes and the standard 12 gauge defensive load.
Is 20 gauge buckshot good for defense?
20 gauge buckshot has less recoil than 12 gauge, which helps smaller shooters make faster follow-up shots.