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It’s not waterfowl ammo you’re looking at! That would be loaded with #1 steel shot. This Rio Royal 12 Gauge ammunition is loaded with lead #1 buckshot – a great choice for taking down terrestrial, non-honking brutes.
From largest to smallest, buckshot goes like this: 000, 00, 0, #1, #2, #3, #4. In other words, #1 buck is smaller than the 00 buck to which you’re probably already accustomed. “So what?” you might ask. Fair question! Stepping down a couple of buck sizes allows you to strike your target with less energy, which can be desirable for hunting over shorter distances. It can also reduce the chance of shot pellets passing clean through a home invader. That may just save a life if your neighbors live close by you.
This shell’s nine-piece shot column is pretty light at around 3/4 ounces. Its muzzle velocity isn’t ragingly hot at 1,250 fps (2-3/4 dram equivalent), either, which means you’ll feel less recoil and witness less muzzle rise than you would have from a full-powered 00 buck load. That can be helpful under a wide range of circumstances, too!
From largest to smallest, buckshot goes like this: 000, 00, 0, #1, #2, #3, #4. In other words, #1 buck is smaller than the 00 buck to which you’re probably already accustomed. “So what?” you might ask. Fair question! Stepping down a couple of buck sizes allows you to strike your target with less energy, which can be desirable for hunting over shorter distances. It can also reduce the chance of shot pellets passing clean through a home invader. That may just save a life if your neighbors live close by you.
This shell’s nine-piece shot column is pretty light at around 3/4 ounces. Its muzzle velocity isn’t ragingly hot at 1,250 fps (2-3/4 dram equivalent), either, which means you’ll feel less recoil and witness less muzzle rise than you would have from a full-powered 00 buck load. That can be helpful under a wide range of circumstances, too!
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