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Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition 86240 for Personal Defense 34% Off

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Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in #00 Buck Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammo, 10 Rounds, 86240
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in #00 Buck Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammo, 10 Rounds, 86240
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in #00 Buck Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammo, 10 Rounds, 86240
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in #00 Buck Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammo, 10 Rounds, 86240
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Great Ammunition! by Michael Morelli, Verified Owner, November 4, 2023
Hornady in my opinion is the best ammo you can buy. Overall, it outperforms other major brands and is worth the money. My firearms cycle as they should and have never had a malfunction both semi auto and pump action. I highly recommend these for pers...
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I found this functions the absolute BEST after trying several premium 00 buck for my 870 Police Magnum which does not allow for configurable chokes. I can get (no joke) about 2-3" patterns from 10-15 yards- which I almost didn't believe when I first ...
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Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8-Pellet Buckshot by Mike, November 16, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8-Pellet Buckshot I run these in my MAC 1014, and they’re exactly the kind of performance I wish I had during my time in the Marine Corps. The issued buckshot we had back then was inconsistent, weak, and...
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Number of Rounds:
10
Shot Size:
00 Buck

Code: 0H-LBS-CDSB1-86240

MPN: 86240

UPC: 090255862409

List: $25.17Save 34%
$1.67/Round
$16.69

Product Info for Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition

The best ammunition for personal defense just got better with the addition of Critical Defense Rifle to the line that already includes handgun, Lite and shotgun options. Critical Defense is engineered to deliver the pinnacle of threat?stopping power - even when environmental conditions aren't on your side.image

WARNING: California`s Proposition 65

Specifications for Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition:

Manufacturer: Hornady
Gauge: 12
Number of Rounds: 10
Shell Length: 2 3/4 in
Muzzle Velocity: 1600 ft/s
Application: Personal Defense
Shot Size: 00 Buck
Shotgun Shot Weight: 1 1/2 oz
Shot Material: Lead
Primer Style: Centerfire
Cartridge Case Material: Plastic, Brass
Shotgun Pellet Count: 8
Lead Free: No
Velocity: 1600 fps

Features of Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75" Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammunition:

  • Reliable Functioning: Specially loaded to ensure proper functioning in semi-auto and pump shotguns.
  • Consistent Performance: Our Versatite wad technology delivers tight patterns every single time without modification to your gun.

Package Contents:

  • Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75" Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammunition

What is Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition good for?

The manufacturer says that it is good for personal defense.

Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition, 00 Buck, 10 Rounds, 86240 , MPN: 86240 , UPC: 090255862409 , Code: 0H-LBS-CDSB1-86240

Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in #00 Buck Centerfire Shotgun Buckshot Ammo , MPN: 86240-KIT1 , Code: 0H-LBS-CDSB1-86240-KIT1
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