Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 2.75" 8-Pellet 00 Buckshot, 1600 FPS, 10-Round Box

Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 2.75" 8-Pellet 00 Buckshot, 1600 FPS, 10-Round Box

Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot gives your defensive shotgun an eight-pellet load built around consistent patterns. Each 2.75-inch shell pairs 00 buckshot with Hornady's specialized Versatite wad and a rated muzzle velocity of 1,600 fps.

The Versatite wad is a compelling reason to choose Critical Defense: it is designed to deliver tight patterns without requiring modifications to your shotgun. Developed for compatible pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns, this 10-round box brings Hornady's defensive ammunition engineering to your home-protection setup.

Shop Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot at BattleHawk Armory for your defensive shotgun.

Versatite Wad Technology for Tight Patterns

The Versatite wad is the centerpiece of Critical Defense buckshot. It is designed to keep the eight-pellet payload in a tight, consistent pattern, bringing specialized wad technology to a familiar 12 gauge defensive load.

That capability is built into the shotshell. You get the benefit of Hornady's wad technology without a gun modification being required to use it. Actual pattern size depends on the shotgun, barrel and choke.

Eight-Pellet 00 Buckshot at 1,600 FPS

Critical Defense combines eight pellets of 00 buckshot with a rated muzzle velocity of 1,600 fps. The load is developed specifically for personal protection, with the pellet payload and Versatite wad working together to support its intended role.

Designed for Pump and Semi-Automatic Shotguns

Hornady develops this load for functioning in compatible pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns, giving owners of either action type a defensive option with Versatite wad technology.

Use only in 12 gauge shotguns approved for 2.75-inch buckshot ammunition, and follow the firearm and choke manufacturers' compatibility guidance. The shell length is also written as 2-3/4 inches. Function and velocity vary with the individual shotgun and conditions.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hornady
• Product line: Critical Defense
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 2.75 inches / 2-3/4 inches
• Shot type: Buckshot
• Shot size: 00
• Pellet count: 8 per shell
• Wad: Versatite
• Rated muzzle velocity: 1,600 fps
• Rounds per box: 10
• Intended application: Personal and home defense
• Action types: Compatible pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns
• Manufacturer part number: 86240
• UPC: 090255862409

What Is Included

One 10-round box of Hornady Critical Defense 12 gauge, 2.75-inch shells, each loaded with eight pellets of 00 buckshot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choose the pattern consistency that Versatite wad technology is designed to deliver. Buy Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8-Pellet 00 Buckshot, 10 rounds, at BattleHawk Armory.