Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil is a 12-gauge, 2.75″ shotshell load built around a 1-ounce payload of 00 buckshot and designed to function in smooth-bore barrels and most modern semi-automatic shotguns. The load uses swaged high-antimony lead shot together with Hornady’s Versatite wad to promote consistent patterns without requiring specialized chokes. This reduced-recoil configuration aims to provide manageable recoil while maintaining close-range performance for target or field uses.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box (the retail unit). Case: Available to order by the case; a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- Caliber/gauge is 12 Gauge.
- Shell length (nominal) is 2.75 inches.
- Shot payload is 1 oz.
- Shot size is 00 Buckshot.
- Shot material is Lead.
- Hull material is Plastic.
- Product series/model is American Gunner.
- Boxes per case is 10.
- Units per case (total rounds) is 100.
Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 12 GA 00 buck is a straightforward, workmanlike shotshell offering from a recognized manufacturer. It’s configured for shooters who value consistent patterning and reduced perceived recoil in a standard 2.75″ 12-gauge load, and is offered in retail boxes with the option to purchase case quantities for bulk needs.
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