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The Hornady Varmint Express #4 Buckshot is engineered specifically for hunters who need a reliable, tightly-patterning load for predator and varmint work. Each 2.75-inch shell holds 24 pellets of lead #4 buckshot, delivering both high pellet count and energy downrange. The 1350 fps muzzle velocity creates a strong blend of power and pattern density, giving you effective coverage on fast-moving targets at practical hunting distances.
What sets this load apart is the Versatite wad technology built into every round. Instead of relying on barrel modifications or specialized chokes, Hornady's advanced wad design keeps your pellets grouped tightly together in flight. The wad strips cleanly from the shot column without disrupting pellet movement, which means you get a uniform pattern with minimal spread and a shorter shot string that delivers more collective energy at impact. Field testing shows this load holds around 10 inches at 20 yards through a cylinder bore shotgun, which is impressive performance from a standard 2.75-inch shell.
These shells are specifically loaded to cycle smoothly in both semi-automatic and pump-action 12 gauges. You won't need to worry about reliability issues or feeding problems, even with older shotguns. The 10-round box also makes it easy to load a full magazine with room to spare in most shotgun tubes.
With #4 buck, you're getting a size that offers deeper penetration than birdshot while maintaining excellent pattern density compared to larger buckshot. The combination of 24 pellets and 1350 fps velocity makes this load popular among coyote hunters and property managers dealing with predator control. It's potent enough for medium-sized varmints at extended ranges but manageable in terms of recoil, allowing for better shot placement than heavier buckshot loads.
The Versatite wad is a rear-braking design that stays with your shot column longer than standard wads, keeping pellets grouped together through flight. This maintains pellet integrity and creates a tighter, more uniform pattern without requiring choke tubes or barrel modifications. Field testing shows it delivers patterns around 10 inches at 20 yards from a cylinder bore shotgun, which is tight performance for buckshot.
These shells are specifically loaded to function reliably in both semi-automatic and pump-action 12 gauges. The load was designed with cycling in mind, so you should get smooth feeding and extraction across most common shotguns. Just verify your shotgun's manual confirms compatibility with standard 2.75-inch shells.
Number 4 buckshot is a popular choice for predator control because it balances pellet count with penetration. The 24 pellets at 1350 fps give you excellent pattern density for moving targets while offering enough weight to penetrate coyotes and similar-sized varmints at practical hunting distances. Coyote hunters often prefer it over larger buckshot sizes because the tighter pellet group makes more hits likely on fast-moving animals.
No. The Versatite wad does the patterning work for you, so you can use this load straight out of the box with any 12 gauge shotgun. Most hunters report the tightest patterns with an Improved Cylinder or Modified choke, but the Versatite technology makes it perform well even in cylinder bore barrels without any gun modifications required.
| UPC | 090255862430 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 86243 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0125 |
| Shot Size | #4 Buck |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 1.80 |
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