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The Remington Nitro Magnum 12 gauge 3-inch load hits different because it's built around a simple idea: protect the shot from the moment it leaves the chamber. The polymer buffering absorbs the shock of ignition and travel through the barrel, which keeps those specially hardened pellets from deforming. Less deformation means tighter patterns and more consistent performance shot after shot.
Most hunters don't think about what happens to a lead pellet inside the shotgun, but it matters. When shot gets compressed during ignition and squeezed through the choke, soft lead gets banged up. Dented, flat pellets don't fly straight and won't pattern consistently. That's where the buffering comes in. The granular polymer material acts like a shock absorber, cradling those pellets so they arrive at the muzzle looking like they started. Pair that with Remington's Power Piston wad and you've got real protection all the way down the bore.
The #4 shot size in these shells sits in a sweet spot. You get more pellets per shell than larger buckshot, which means denser patterns and better chances of clean hits on small game and predators. A single 3-inch shell carries roughly 41 pellets, so the coverage downrange is substantial. Most hunters find these shells effective out to 40-50 yards depending on choke and shotgun setup, though patterning your specific gun is the only real way to know what works for you.
Each box contains 25 rounds loaded at 1280 fps with a solid 1-5/8 ounce payload. The velocity is fast enough to deliver energy without excessive recoil, and the consistency is backed by Remington's quality control. These shells feed reliably in standard 12 gauge shotguns and are equally at home hunting pheasant, small turkeys, predators, or training at the range.
Most shooters find #4 buckshot effective out to 40-50 yards depending on choke and shotgun type, though results vary gun-to-gun. Patterning your specific shotgun at different distances is the best way to determine your actual effective range. The buffering and hardened shot in these shells help maintain tighter patterns at longer distances.
A 3-inch 12 gauge #4 shell typically carries around 41 pellets of hardened lead shot. This higher pellet count compared to larger buckshot sizes contributes to denser patterns and better pattern density downrange.
Yes, these 3-inch shells will chamber and fire in any 12 gauge shotgun that's rated for 3-inch shells. Make sure your gun is properly marked for 3-inch ammunition before loading. The 1280 fps velocity and 1-5/8 oz payload cycle reliably through semi-autos and pump guns alike.
The buffering system sets these apart. The polymer granules absorb recoil energy and protect hardened lead pellets from deformation as they travel through the barrel. Combined with Remington's Power Piston wad, this protects shot integrity, resulting in uniform shot strings and consistent patterns that many hunters prefer for better performance at distance.
| UPC | 047700013206 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26674 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 3.36 |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.68 |
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