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Thread: Stacking buckshot for 12ga

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    I have found that for larger buckshot (#1 & 00) a 2 pellet stack with in a plastic wad with a little buffer far outperforms any multiple stack without a wad. The only way to find out is testing patterns yourself. If you care to look further here are a couple of threads…https://castboolits.gunloads.com/sho...ink&highlight=
    https://castboolits.gunloads.com/sho...hot+perfection
    Last edited by Hogtamer; 05-16-2025 at 11:11 AM.
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    Suggested choke constriction, with a two pellet per layer stack, is actual pellet diameter x 2 and wad petal thickness X 2. Add the resulting two figures together for a choke constriction that will consolidate rather than compress the pellets.
    Last edited by RMc; 06-05-2025 at 04:45 AM.

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    doesn't a 12 gauge factory buck shot load come in 9 pellets and or 12 pellets? I can't remember?

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    I have used both of those from the factory.
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