peacebutready
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I came across buckshot ammo below. It is for defense according to Hornady. 8 pellets going 1600 fps. That's a substantially higher velocity than most buckshot loads. Why is buckshot traveling at such a high velocity needed? Do some people claim buckshot doesn't penetrate deep enough at standard velocities? Oddly, their reduced recoil buckshot load is touted for hunting medium game.
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/shotgun/12-ga-00-buckshot#!/
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/shotgun/12-ga-00-buckshot#!/