Winchester Super-X 12ga 3″ 00 Buck 15 Pellets

Description

Winchester Super-X 12 gauge 3-inch buckshot has been a standard in shotgun ammunition since 1922, and these magnum loads show why. Each shell is packed with 15 copper-plated lead pellets firing at 1210 feet per second, giving you the velocity needed for consistent patterns at extended ranges while managing recoil reasonably well for a magnum load.

Winchester Super-X Buffered Payload Design

The buffered shot design is the key to this load's reliability. Granulated plastic buffer sits between the pellets during firing, which keeps them from deforming when they leave the barrel. Undamaged pellets fly truer and tighter, which matters whether you're shooting at 20 yards or 40. The one-piece hinged wad provides consistent support and helps control the pattern throughout its flight, all while reducing the felt recoil you experience at the shoulder.

Built for Consistent Patterns

What makes these shells stand out is how predictably they pattern. Multiple users report tight, uniform shot groupings from a variety of shotgun platforms, including both pump and semi-auto actions. The plastic hull and standard 209 primer provide reliable ignition shot after shot, which means you can count on these rounds cycling through your shotgun and delivering consistent velocity. That repeatability is what separates ammunition you can rely on from ammunition you merely hope works.

Practical Magnum Performance

The 3-inch magnum shell length gives you more payload than standard 2.75-inch loads without the harsh recoil of a 3.5-inch shell. It's a practical middle ground for hunting medium to large game or running drills at the range. Fifteen pellets of 00 buckshot strike a balance between pattern density and shot spread, making these useful at distances where smaller buckshot might spread too thin.