Hornady critical defense 12 gauge 8-pellet buckshot - Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 8 Pellet 2.75 in Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition

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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 patterned all over the place. We were allowed to source our own ammo when needed, and Hornady was always the upgrade — and that hasn’t changed.

This load is phenomenal:
• VersaTite wad keeps patterns tight, even out of a cylinder bore
• Uniform, reliable ignition across every shell
• Consistent 8-pellet grouping with real repeatability
• Clean crimps, smooth feeding, and excellent overall QC
• Perfect pairing with slugs for a true combat-ready loadout

For my MAC 1014, these cycle flawlessly and give me predictable, centered patterns — exactly what you want for home defense or duty-style work.

I also use this same load in conjunction with rifle slugs on my Benelli M4, and the consistency is unmatched. It’s comforting running the same type of ammo I trusted then, only now with modern manufacturing making it even better.

Hornady nailed it. This is my go-to buckshot, and it isn’t even close.