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Reviews & Ratings for Winchester Defender Shotshell 12 Gauge 1 oz 2.75" Shotgun Buckshot Ammunition — 9 reviews

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Winchester Defender Shotshell 12 Gauge 1 oz 2.75" Shotgun Buckshot Ammunition
Winchester Defender Shotshell 12 Gauge 1 oz 2.75" Shotgun Buckshot Ammunition
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For some reason, these PDX1 shells have been difficult to find and if you do they're wildly overpriced. Not only did OpticsPlanet have them in stock, but there are plenty of 'em and the price is quite reasonable. Not recommended for inside drywalled space due to penetration. Excellent product from Winchester. Excellent price and availability from OpticsPlanet. You can't do better than that!
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Good Defense looks great

by JerryCan, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on July 9, 2025
Patterns great with light modified choke in A300 Beretta 12 gauge
Pros:
  • well made pattetns as desctibed
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Winchester defender 12 ga slug

by Tim, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on June 24, 2025
The product arrived undamaged. Still need to evaluate the performance.
Would recommend: Yes
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Perfect for Home Defense

by KnoxKS7, Verified Owner from TN, United States Written on February 7, 2024
Tight pattern at 15-20 feet. I have a Kel-tec KS7 (a short bullpup) that kicks like a mule. The low 1150fps tames that down and tames that down for quick follow up shots.
Pros:
  • low recoil
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Home defense
Would recommend: Yes
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They do what they’re built to do!

by Old Vet., from VT, United States Written on January 4, 2024
They load and cycle through without incident. They hit where you aim them. I like them and recommend them. I only wish I could get them in 3”.
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The right ammo for the right firearm

by Firstcontact, from MN, United States Written on May 26, 2022
Winchester hit a home run when they came up with the perfect ammo for their Defender 12ga shotgun. A match made in heaven,always dependable and always on target.The perfect ammo for a perfect home defense shotgun.
Pros:
  • Made for a Defender shotgun
Cons:
  • The perfect ammo for the perfect shotgun
Best Used for:
  • Home Defense
Would recommend: Yes
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Definitely worth a look

by JD, Verified Owner from MO, United States Written on March 27, 2022
I ordered a variety of 12 gauge self defense loads from Optics Planet for my Shockwave. The lower recoil loads like these Winchester Defender shells are definitely preferable in the Shockwave. The plated pellets are a must to avoid deformation when packed behind the slug. Whether the combination of slug and pellets is better than a standard slug or buck load is debatable. At close range the pellets don’t deviate much from the slug thanks to the buffering but after impact there’s no telling how they’ll behave. Damage for sure. If you can get these try them and decide for yourself. I was glad to find them on OP.
Pros:
  • Low recoil, quality design and construction
Cons:
  • Debatable compromise over a dedicated slug or standard buck loading
Best Used for:
  • Personal Defense
Would recommend: Yes
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PDX1 12 defender

by Frankie Clayton, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on December 22, 2021
Shipped fast and at a reasonable price was packed great no damage to anything that was in the shipping box can’t wait to test these bad boys out at the shooting Range will be buying my ammo from here from now on.
Pros:
  • Quality ammo for the price
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Self defense
Would recommend: Yes
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Personal Defense Rounds

by ABC, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on October 25, 2021
Have been running these rounds in my house defense Remington 870 for years. Pattern is perfect at 10-20 yards. Will inflict catastrophic damage if used. Slug followed by 3 - 00 buck shot? I mean c'mon, its a no brainer what it'll do. Recoil is very manageable.
Would recommend: Yes
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