
Availability: In Stock
When you're trusting a shotgun for home defense, every round has to count. The Barnes Defense 12 gauge 2-3/4" 00 buckshot load delivers nine pellets per shot, engineered with the precision Barnes has built its reputation on. At 1325 fps, this is serious defensive ammunition designed to perform when it matters most—backed by a brand that understands the stakes.
Barnes has long been known for exacting quality control and ammunition that behaves predictably under pressure. That same philosophy carries through their defense line. The 00 buckshot pellets are sized for consistent ballistic performance and dense, reliable patterns downrange. You get five rounds per box, so you're buying genuine defensive loads rather than bulk target ammo repackaged as duty ammunition.
This isn't marketing hype—it's the kind of ammunition built for scenarios where hesitation isn't an option. The 2-3/4" shell length is standard for 12-gauge shotguns, giving you broad compatibility across most modern defensive and sporting shotguns. Whether you're setting up a home defense firearm or stocking a secure position, Barnes Defense buckshot is the real thing: ammunition made by people who understand what defensive performance actually means.
| Gauge | 12 |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4" |
| Buckshot Size | 00 |
| Pellet Count | 9 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1325 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
The 2-3/4" shell length is the standard chamber size for most modern 12-gauge shotguns. Check your shotgun's chamber marking to confirm compatibility; the vast majority of 12-gauge firearms handle 2-3/4" shells without issue.
00 buckshot is one of the largest standard buckshot sizes, delivering nine pellets per round in this load. Larger pellets generally penetrate deeper and produce fewer total projectiles per shot compared to smaller buckshot loads.
Barnes Defense ammunition is engineered and marketed for defensive applications. It is manufactured to standards appropriate for serious defensive use.
Defensive ammunition is typically sold in smaller quantities to reflect its intended use—reliable, critical-duty loads rather than high-volume target or training ammunition.

SKU: 119713479 • Weight: 0.53oz





Availability: In Stock
When you're trusting a shotgun for home defense, every round has to count. The Barnes Defense 12 gauge 2-3/4" 00 buckshot load delivers nine pellets per shot, engineered with the precision Barnes has built its reputation on. At 1325 fps, this is serious defensive ammunition designed to perform when it matters most—backed by a brand that understands the stakes.
Barnes has long been known for exacting quality control and ammunition that behaves predictably under pressure. That same philosophy carries through their defense line. The 00 buckshot pellets are sized for consistent ballistic performance and dense, reliable patterns downrange. You get five rounds per box, so you're buying genuine defensive loads rather than bulk target ammo repackaged as duty ammunition.
This isn't marketing hype—it's the kind of ammunition built for scenarios where hesitation isn't an option. The 2-3/4" shell length is standard for 12-gauge shotguns, giving you broad compatibility across most modern defensive and sporting shotguns. Whether you're setting up a home defense firearm or stocking a secure position, Barnes Defense buckshot is the real thing: ammunition made by people who understand what defensive performance actually means.
| Gauge | 12 |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4" |
| Buckshot Size | 00 |
| Pellet Count | 9 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1325 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
The 2-3/4" shell length is the standard chamber size for most modern 12-gauge shotguns. Check your shotgun's chamber marking to confirm compatibility; the vast majority of 12-gauge firearms handle 2-3/4" shells without issue.
00 buckshot is one of the largest standard buckshot sizes, delivering nine pellets per round in this load. Larger pellets generally penetrate deeper and produce fewer total projectiles per shot compared to smaller buckshot loads.
Barnes Defense ammunition is engineered and marketed for defensive applications. It is manufactured to standards appropriate for serious defensive use.
Defensive ammunition is typically sold in smaller quantities to reflect its intended use—reliable, critical-duty loads rather than high-volume target or training ammunition.
SKU: 119713479 • Weight: 0.53oz
