I prefer #4. #1 is hard to find (under normal conditions) in my area.
Buckshot, Explained
Shotgun Shot Sizes
A standard loading is an ounce of shot in a 12-gauge shell. To end things, let’s take a look at different sizes:
Birdshot weights perhaps 1.45 grains per pellet, #00 54 grains per ball. Take this up the logic ladder!
Buckshot, Explained
Shotgun Shot Sizes
A standard loading is an ounce of shot in a 12-gauge shell. To end things, let’s take a look at different sizes:
| Shot Size | Diameter | Number of pellets per ounce |
|---|---|---|
| #7 1/2 | .094 | 350 |
| #4 buckshot | .24 | 21 |
| #1 buckshot | .30 | 11 |
| #00 buckshot | .33 | 8 |