The Sterling Big Game Series 12-Gauge 2-3/4" 00 Buckshot load is engineered for shooters who demand absolute reliability in home defense, tactical training, and medium-game hunting. The most frustrating issue with standard defensive buckshot is erratic pellet spread combined with sluggish, unreliable cycling in finicky semi-automatic shotguns. Sterling eliminates these vulnerabilities by pairing a premium, high-brass hull with an advanced internal wad system, guaranteeing tight patterns and flawless feeding when your life or your harvest depends on it.
The technical advantage lies in Sterling's innovative "Crystal" top wad and internal shock absorption. The clear top disk acts as a protective barrier that instantly shears away at the muzzle, preventing the wad from jamming into the payload or scattering your shot column. Beneath the pellets, a specialized compressible cushion wad absorbs the initial punch of the powder blast, minimizing pellet deformation and smoothing out felt recoil. Encased in a rigid, brass-plated head that resists swelling, this round keeps its shape perfectly for ultra-smooth extraction.
Blasting out of the barrel at a scorching 1,330 FPS, this 1-3/16 ounce payload packs nine hard-cast 00 buckshot pellets that deliver massive, simultaneous energy transfer to the target. The high-transparency hull provides immediate visual confirmation of your payload and powder integrity. Whether you are running a rugged pump-action or a fast-pacing semi-auto shotgun, this heavy-duty tactical load delivers the tight pattern retention, reduced shooter fatigue, and relentless cycling required for high-stakes scenarios.
Key Benefits
- Advanced "Crystal" Wad System: The transparent top disk prevents muzzle interference, keeping your 9-pellet buckshot pattern incredibly tight and uniform.
- Flawless Semi-Auto Cycling: Heavy high-brass base prevents case swelling and ensures positive extraction in gas and inertia-driven shotguns.
- Internal Cushion Shock Absorber: Specialized lower wad collapses upon ignition, preventing pellet flat-spots and softening harsh felt recoil.
- Blistering 1,330 FPS Velocity: Balanced tactical speed delivers devastating close-range stopping power and deep terminal penetration.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 2-3/4 Inch Shell | 1,330 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Full-Power Tactical Profile
- Payload: 1-3/16 Ounce | 9 Pellets | 00 Buckshot | Cushioned Shot Column & Clear Top Disk
- Hull/Primer: High-Brass Reinforced Translucent Hull | Sealed Shotgun Primer | Clean-Burning Powder
- Logistics: 10 Rounds Per Box | Big Game Series
- Dimensions: 12 Gauge | 2.75" Length | ~1.10 lbs Per Box | SKU: 949730
- Application: Home Defense & Tactical Training | Law Enforcement Enforcements | Deer and Feral Hog Hunting
- Standards: CIP Approved | Strict European Military-Grade Manufacturing Tolerances
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