Hornady American Gunner 12 GA 2.75″ 00 Buckshot 8 Pellet

Description

Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 00 Buckshot is built for the shooter who wants the stopping power of buckshot without getting beaten up by recoil. The load pairs 8 pellets of swaged high-antimony lead shot with the Hornady Versatite wad, giving you consistent patterns across different shotgun setups. Because the wad does the patterning work, you don't need special chokes or modifications to get reliable, tight groups downrange.

American Gunner Ammunition Design

The American Gunner line comes from Hornady's commitment to combining generations of ballistics know-how with modern manufacturing. Each load is carefully assembled with attention to velocity consistency and pressure control. The 8-pellet configuration is worth noting here, because reducing from the standard 9-pellet load actually tightens your pattern. You get better shot distribution where it matters, which gives you more confidence in your shot placement.

Reduced Recoil Performance

This reduced recoil load clocks in at 1350 fps, which is significantly gentler than standard buckshot but still cycles most modern semi-automatic shotguns reliably. The softer impulse cuts recoil noticeably without sacrificing the terminal performance you need at defensive distances. It's manageable enough to shoot comfortably from most shotgun platforms, which translates to faster follow-up shots and better control when you need it.

Patterning and Practical Accuracy

Fieldwork and independent testing show these shells deliver consistently tight patterns at typical defensive ranges. The Versatite wad technology handles the actual shot formation, so your gun's barrel and choke become less critical to getting good results. Whether you're running an open cylinder bore or a modified choke, you'll get reliable grouping without the guess work.