Description
Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck ammunition from Hornady (Varmint Express) puts 4 buckshot in a 2-3/4 inch 12 Gauge shell. Each box holds 10 shells.
Built for Buckshot Performance
This load puts 4 buckshot in a 2-3/4 inch 12 Gauge shell, a combination used for deer hunting where buckshot is allowed and for home defense.
Buckshot pellets are large lead balls. Each pellet carries much more energy than birdshot, which makes buckshot effective at close range but also means you must know what is behind your target.
Pattern Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck through your own shotgun at the distances you expect to shoot. Spread varies with barrel and choke, and knowing your pattern is part of using buckshot responsibly.
Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck Specifications
These specifications follow our distributor data for Hornady item 86243, UPC 090255862430.
- Brand: Hornady
- Product line: Varmint Express
- Manufacturer item number: 86243
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot: 4 buckshot
- Shells per box: 10
Shopping for Hornady 12 Gauge ammo? This 12 Gauge 4 buckshot load is listed under Hornady Varmint Express in the Hornady lineup, and you can order it by the maker’s item number, Hornady 86243.
Buckshot Tips
Use Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer 12 Gauge shells.
Pattern this load at 10, 15 and 25 yards to understand the spread.
Know your target and what is beyond it; buckshot pellets can penetrate walls.
Check state regulations before using buckshot for hunting.
Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck is a reliable choice for shooters who want a ready-made buckshot from a known maker.
Hunting use
Where legal, buckshot is used for deer in thick cover at short ranges. Keep shots close for clean harvests.
Home defense considerations
Practice with your defensive load, store it safely and learn the self-defense laws in your state.
Recoil
Full-power buckshot recoils hard. A good gun fit and practice help you shoot it accurately.
Reading the box
The box lists the gauge, shell length, shot charge and shot size. Always match the shell to the gauge and chamber length stamped on your firearm, and never fire ammunition that is not specified for your firearm.
About Hornady
Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck comes from Hornady, and the specifications listed here follow the maker’s and our distributor’s published data for this item. Compare loads by shot size, shot charge and velocity to find the best fit for your firearm.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well, buy enough for practice and the full season at once. Ammunition from the same lot tends to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent.
Safety first
Always treat every firearm as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Wear eye and ear protection every time you shoot.
Understanding shot size
Smaller shot numbers mean larger pellets. Larger pellets carry more energy at distance but give fewer pellets in the pattern, while smaller pellets fill the pattern but lose energy sooner. Match the shot size to the game and the distance.
Choosing the right load
Start with the job you need the ammunition to do, whether that is hunting, target shooting or practice. Then match the load to that job, and finally test a few boxes in your own firearm, because every barrel has its preferences.
Read more about Hornady ammunition on the manufacturer website, or pair it with the Walkers Premium Shooting Glasses Amber.
Order Hornady Varmint Express 12ga 4 Buck from MAG5 Firearms and keep a few boxes on hand for the season ahead.
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