The Sellier & Bellot 12 Gauge 2¾” (12x70) Buck Shot ammunition delivers a heavy 36 g payload of 8.4 mm lead pellets designed for high kinetic energy transfer at close-to-medium range. Built with a 70 mm plastic hull, brass head, and reliable non-corrosive primer, this load incorporates a traditional felt wad that cushions the shot column and provides uniform chamber pressure. Propelling its payload at a muzzle velocity of 360 m/s (approximately 1,181 fps), this ammunition is engineered for dependable cycling and consistent impact density in shotguns chambered for standard 2¾” shells or longer.

Key Features

• Heavy Payload: Features a 36 g charge of large 8.4 mm lead pellets (equivalent to UK #SG and nominal 00 Buckshot sizing) for maximum terminal energy transfer on target.
• Consistent Velocity: Produces a nominal muzzle velocity of 360 m/s for predictable flight dynamics and reliable energy delivery.
• Traditional Felt Wad: Uses a felt-cushioned wad column designed to regulate internal ballistic pressure and protect pellet integrity during ignition.
• Standard Hull Construction: Manufactured with a durable 70 mm (2¾") plastic case and high-quality brass head to ensure smooth chambering and positive extraction.
• Pack Quantity: Packaged in standard 25-round boxes suitable for field inventory and ammunition management.

Specifications

• Calibre / Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Shell Length: 70 mm (2¾ inches)
• Shot Weight: 36 g
• Pellet Diameter: 8.4 mm (UK #SG / nominal 00 Buckshot)
• Muzzle Velocity: 360 m/s (~1,181 fps)
• Wad Type: Felt wad
• Quantity: 25 rounds per pack
• Firearm Compatibility: Modern 12-gauge shotguns with 70 mm (2¾”), 76 mm (3”), or 89 mm (3½”) chambers

Who is the Sellier & Bellot 12 Gauge 2¾” Buck Shot 8.4mm 36g for?

• Feral pest hunters — Needs heavy stopping power against wild dogs and pigs, which this 12 gauge buckshot ammunition provides through nine 8.4 mm lead pellets delivering a combined 36 g payload at a muzzle velocity of 360 m/s within 35 to 40 metres.
• Game hunters — Requires decisive energy transfer on medium-to-large game at close quarters, relying on this 12 gauge buckshot load to fire a dense 36 g charge of 8.4 mm lead shot through open or modified chokes for maximum terminal impact.

Less suitable for: Target engagements beyond 40 to 50 metres, where natural pattern dispersion creates insufficient pellet density; shooters at these longer ranges require a rifled shotgun slug or a centrebeam rifle. Additionally, this load is unsafe for vintage shotguns featuring shorter 65 mm (2½”) chambers, which require purpose-built short-chamber shotgun ammunition.