The Aguila 1C1601BA delivers consistent patterns and reliable cycling in 16-gauge shotguns with its high-velocity #1 buckshot load. This ammunition combines traditional 16-gauge effectiveness with modern manufacturing standards for hunters and sport shooters who demand dependable performance.
What Makes This Different
Aguila's high-velocity loading pushes 1 1/8 ounces of #1 buckshot at speeds that maintain energy downrange while ensuring reliable cycling in semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns. The #1 buckshot pellets (.30 caliber) provide an optimal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy, delivering more striking power per pellet than smaller shot sizes. Quality brass cases and consistent powder charges result in uniform velocities and tighter pattern consistency compared to budget ammunition.
Key Features
- High-velocity loading optimized for 16-gauge performance
- 1 1/8 ounce payload of #1 buckshot (.30 caliber pellets)
- 2.75-inch hull length fits standard 16-gauge chambers
- Reliable brass case construction for consistent extraction
- 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
- Quality control standards ensure consistent velocities
- Compatible with all 16-gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75" shells
This load performs effectively for medium game hunting where penetration and energy transfer are priorities. The #1 buckshot size bridges the gap between smaller pellet counts of 00 buck and the lighter individual pellet energy of smaller shot, making it suitable for deer hunting in appropriate jurisdictions and predator control applications. The high-velocity loading maintains downrange energy while the quality components ensure reliable ignition and extraction in various weather conditions.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 16
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot weight: 1 1/8 ounces
- Shot size: #1 buckshot (.30 caliber)
- Case material: Brass
- Velocity classification: High velocity
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 250 rounds per case
- Manufacturer: Aguila Ammunition
The 16-gauge platform offers reduced recoil compared to 12-gauge while maintaining substantial downrange energy, and this Aguila loading maximizes that advantage. Consistent manufacturing tolerances and quality components make this ammunition a reliable choice for shooters who appreciate the 16-gauge's balance of power and shootability.