The Winchester Super X 20 Gauge 3 Buck delivers consistent knockdown power in a manageable platform for home defense and tactical applications. This 2.75-inch shell configuration provides reliable cycling in most 20-gauge shotguns while maintaining effective terminal performance at close to medium ranges.
What Makes This Different
Super X ammunition utilizes Winchester's proven hull design and consistent powder charges to ensure uniform velocities shot after shot. The 20-pellet 3 Buck load strikes the balance between pellet count and individual projectile energy, delivering more hits on target than larger buckshot while maintaining sufficient penetration. This load generates approximately 1,200 feet per second muzzle velocity with manageable recoil characteristics.
Key Features
- 20 pellets of .25-caliber 3 Buck shot per shell for dense pattern coverage
- 2.75-inch hull length fits standard 20-gauge chambers and magazines
- High-brass construction provides consistent ignition and extraction
- One-piece plastic wad protects barrel and promotes even shot dispersion
- Value pack includes 150 rounds total (15 rounds × 10 boxes)
- Compatible with all 20-gauge shotguns rated for 2.75-inch shells
- Factory-fresh primer and powder for reliable ignition
Field testing demonstrates effective patterns out to 25 yards with most cylinder bore barrels, making this load suitable for home defense scenarios and close-range hunting applications. The 20-gauge platform reduces felt recoil compared to 12-gauge equivalents while maintaining adequate stopping power. Law enforcement agencies have adopted similar 3 Buck loads for urban environments where overpenetration concerns require careful projectile selection.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 20
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot size: 3 Buck (.25 caliber)
- Pellet count: 20 per shell
- Muzzle velocity: Approximately 1,200 fps
- Hull: High-brass plastic
- Quantity: 150 rounds (15 per box, 10 boxes per case)
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
This value pack configuration reduces per-round costs while ensuring adequate supply for training and stockpiling needs. Winchester's quality control standards maintain lot-to-lot consistency for predictable point of impact and pattern density.