Description
Clever has been building shotshells in Italy since 1952, and this Mirage Express Buckshot load is a good example of why their ammo keeps showing up on gun shop shelves. This case gives you 250 rounds of 12 gauge 00 buck split across 10 boxes of 25, so you're not stuck reordering every time you head to the range or the woods. Each 2-3/4 inch shell holds 9 pellets of hardened lead buckshot, a payload that pattern well and hits with authority at typical hunting and defense distances.
What's Loaded Into Every Mirage Express Shell
These shells run on a high brass hull with a zinc plated base, which helps with corrosion resistance and gives the shell a little extra structural backbone during extraction and ejection. A star crimp keeps the load sealed up tight until you pull the trigger, and the centerfire primer is built for consistent ignition shot after shot. Clever rates these at 1425 fps, which puts them solidly in the hot end of 00 buck loads, so you'll notice a bit more recoil compared to some of the milder mil-spec offerings out there.
Running Mirage Express Buckshot In The Field
Hunters use this load on hogs and deer where a buckshot pattern makes sense, and it's just as much at home as a dependable round for the safe or truck gun. Owners of pump guns and semi-autos alike have reported good cycling, including in guns like the Mossberg 940, though as with any buckshot load in a semi-auto it's worth running a few through your specific gun first to make sure the action likes the power level. The 9 pellet count strikes a nice balance between pattern density and per-pellet energy, which is part of why this load shows up so often in both hunting camps and home defense conversations.
Stocking Up With A Full Case
Buying by the case instead of the box is the easy way to keep your buckshot supply from running thin, especially if you're using this as a practice load, a hunting load, or both. Clever's decades of shotshell manufacturing experience shows in the consistency buyers mention across reviews, and having 250 rounds on hand means one less thing to think about before hunting season or a range day.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot Size: #00 Buckshot
- Pellet Count: 9 pellets per shell
- Shot Material: Hardened Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1425 fps
- Hull Construction: High brass, zinc-plated base
- Crimp Type: Star crimp
- Primer Type: Centerfire
- Rounds Per Case: 250 (10 boxes of 25)
- Manufacturer: Clever
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMBK1200
- UPC: 800198236218
- Country of Origin: Italy
What’s Included
- 250 rounds of 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch #00 buckshot shells
- Packaged as 10 individual boxes of 25 rounds within the case
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mirage Express Buckshot load best suited for?
It works well for hunting deer and hogs at typical buckshot ranges and is also a popular pick for home defense and truck gun duty. The 9 pellet #00 payload gives a solid balance of pattern spread and per-pellet stopping power. Plenty of buyers use the same case for both practice and field use.
Will this buckshot cycle reliably in a semi-auto shotgun?
Reports from owners running guns like the Mossberg 940 and various semi-auto platforms have been positive, since the 1425 fps load carries enough energy to run most gas and inertia actions. As with any full power buckshot, it's smart to run a handful through your specific shotgun first, especially if the gun is new or freshly broken in. Some owners have noted it runs noticeably stronger than lighter mil-spec 00 buck loads.
How many pellets are in each Mirage Express Buckshot shell?
Each 2-3/4 inch shell is loaded with 9 pellets of hardened #00 lead buckshot. That pellet count is a common configuration for 00 buck and gives a good pattern density without sacrificing too much energy per pellet.
What's the benefit of buying the 250 round case instead of a single box?
Buying the case works out to 10 boxes of 25 rounds, which is a practical way to keep a steady supply on hand for hunting season or regular range trips without reordering constantly. It also means consistent lot performance across all your rounds since they're packaged together. For anyone who goes through buckshot regularly, it just cuts down on the hassle of restocking.





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