Quick Tip: Different Types of Buckshot

Published on July 15, 2020
Duration: 2:10

This video from Brownells Gun Tech™ provides a clear and concise explanation of different types of buckshot ammunition for shotguns. Host Caleb Savant breaks down the common designations like #00 buckshot, explaining how the number of zeros correlates to pellet size, with more zeros indicating larger pellets. He highlights #00 buck as a popular choice for home defense due to its balance of pellet size and quantity. The video also contrasts this with smaller pellets like #1 buckshot and larger, less common pellets like #000 and #0000 buckshot, explaining why the latter might not be ideal for home defense due to fewer pellets per shell. A link to a previous "Introduction to Shotshells" video is provided for further learning.

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