Winchester Military Grade<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Winchester](\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC2145-Web.jpg\" "\\"Winchester")
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\n- SKU: Q1544<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: 00 Buck, 9 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~1-1\/8 Ounces<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,325 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 3-1\/2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As managing authority over the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant \u2013 the federal government\u2019s largest small arms ammo manufacturing facility \u2013 Winchester knows a thing or two about military ammo. For proof, fire Winchester\u2019s plainly packaged Military Grade shotgun shells.<\/p>\n
This is the same ammo the U.S. Armed Forces issue for field use with the 590A1 and M1014. It is surplus, yet it\u2019s straight from the factory; i.e. not previously stored for who knows how long and in what kind of conditions. It\u2019s noncorrosive, with high steel heads that play nicely with a semi-automatic, and olive drab green hulls to underscore its intended application.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s hoping your home never becomes a battlefield. But if it should, then you\u2019ll find that this round\u2019s supersonic volley of 00 buck (the same shot utilized in the field by law enforcement officers) works to your favor. As a bonus, this shell\u2019s shot column is packed with grex buffering: soft granules which preserve shot pellet sphericity by absorbing recoil energy, thereby promoting the efficient pattern which puts more lead on target.<\/p>\n
Winchester Military Grade may not exhibit quite as much quality as the following shells, but it is cheaper \u2013 a good thing if you\u2019d like to train the way you would fight without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n Winchester Military Grade 12 Gauge Ammunition - 5 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 00 Buckshot <\/div>\n \n \n $7.00 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFederal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical (00 Buckshot)<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Federal](\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC2148-Web.jpg\" "\\"Federal")
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\n- SKU: LE133 00<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: 00 Buck, 8 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,145 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 2-1\/2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The military isn\u2019t the only outfit that needs effective 12 Gauge shotshells for combat. Our boys and gals in blue must also attend to prickly business, and regularly count on their shotguns to carry the day.<\/p>\n
Make no mistake: Federal Law Enforcement Tactical ammunition is also available for sale to the general public. Use that to your advantage, because these LE loads are considered by many to be the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me for personal protection.<\/p>\n
Compare this shell\u2019s base stats to the Winchester Military Grade and you\u2019ll notice two significant differences: one less shot pellet, and 180 feet per second (fps) lower muzzle velocity. On the downside, it\u2019s less powerful, as it transfers less kinetic energy to the target and potentially inflicts fewer wound channels. The upshot? Gentler recoil, which can help you empty your shotgun faster and more accurately.<\/p>\n
This shell\u2019s tight shot pattern is assured by two featured components: its copper-plated 00 buck, which is hard enough to withstand supersonic acceleration without flattening (which also promotes higher striking energy and deeper wound channels), and Federal\u2019s highly acclaimed FliteControl wad which remains with the shot column following expulsion from the muzzle so as to ensure a narrower grouping.<\/p>\n
Want an additional shot pellet at the cost of stronger recoil? Check out the nine-pellet LE132 00 variant<\/a>. Want nine pellets and an even higher 1,325 fps muzzle velocity? Check out LE127 00<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/e\/e\/ee16009848488120cd898e671fe3264d_3.jpg\")
\n <\/div>\n \n \n Federal Premium Law Enforcement 12 Gauge Ammunition - 5 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 00 Buck Shot <\/div>\n \n \n $10.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHornady Critical Defense<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Hornady](\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC2132-Web.jpg\" "\\"Hornady")
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\n- SKU: 86240<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: 00 Buck, 8 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,600 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 4-1\/2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know Hornady best for their metallic cartridges: rifle and pistol ammunition designed for every conceivable application. But that doesn\u2019t mean the great Nebraskan ammo maker doesn\u2019t also know a thing or two about shotshells.<\/p>\n
Exhibit A: Hornady Critical Defense, which is by far the most powerful shell on our list. This round\u2019s eight-pellet payload emerges from the muzzle at a velocity 42% faster at the speed of sound. If you combined each individual lead bead\u2019s kinetic energy as a whole, then its close-range striking energy is nearly on par with that of the 270 Winchester<\/a>. If just a few of those shot pellets hit their mark, then it\u2019s lights out for the threat.<\/p>\nNever one to be outdone, Hornady has developed a wad that is virtually identical to Federal’s proprietary FliteControl. The Versatite wad also utilizes a rear-braking shot cup to help it remain with the shot following expulsion, as well as front-braking fins to ensure neat separation from the shot column after a fair distance has passed. It\u2019s all in service of tightening up that shot pattern.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge Ammunition - 10 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 00 Buckshot <\/div>\n \n \n $18.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFiocchi Defense Dynamics<\/a><\/h3>\n\n- SKU: 12EX9P<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: #1 Buckshot, 9 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~7\/8 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,250 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics takes a slightly different approach than the shells we\u2019ve covered so far. Instead of the 00 buckshot that\u2019s widely preferred for personal defense, it is loaded with nine pieces of slightly smaller #1 buck; 0.30\u201d in diameter, as opposed to 0.33\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nine pellets of #1 buck weigh around 1\/4 ounces less than the same quantity of 00 buck. That means this shell can deliver the same muzzle velocity with significantly less recoil. And since a #1 buck pellet weighs around 25% less than a double-aught, it strikes its target with less force as well.<\/p>\n
A supersonic nine-pellet barrage of #1 buck still packs more than enough punch to instantly handle any threat. It also reduces (but by no means eliminates) the risk of over-penetration you should consider if you live in a densely populated area.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammunition - 250 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 9 Pellets #1 Buckshot <\/div>\n \n \n $129.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFederal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical (Rifled Slug)<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Federal](\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/DSC2161-Web.jpg\" "\\"Federal")
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\n- SKU: LE127 RS<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Projectile: Hollow Point Rifled Slug<\/li>\n
- Projectile Weight: 1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,300 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 3-1\/4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Slug ammo wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for home defense. Sure, those big, heavy, single projectiles hit hard, but that same momentum also increases the risk of over-penetration that could threaten innocent bystanders \u2013 including those in nearby neighboring residences. Your preferred home defense ammo is entirely your business, but never forget this advice: \u201cEvery bullet has a lawyer attached to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
That being said, if you want to slug the threat into submission, then you could ask for no finer ammo than Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical. This shell launches its 1-ounce projectile at a velocity of 1,300 fps (out of a 30\u201d barrel), which translates to 25-yard striking energy of around 1,277 foot-pounds (on par with a 5.56×45 AR-15\u2019s muzzle energy out of a 20\u201d barrel).<\/p>\n
Impact isn\u2019t the only force the threat has to worry about. As a lead hollow point, the slug is optimized to undergo terminal expansion as it tunnels through soft tissue. According to Federal\u2019s own ballistic testing, this shell\u2019s slug can expand to a diameter of 0.981\u201d upon striking bare ordnance gelatin at a range of 10\u2019. Promisingly, that same test demonstrates that the slug penetrates to an average depth of 14.25-inches. That falls neatly within the 12 to 18\u201d range specified as ideal by the FBI\u2019s own ammunition testing protocol.<\/p>\n
Side note: This is rifled slug ammo, which is precisely what you want for a smoothbore shotgun. If your shotgun has a rifled bore, stick to sabot slugs.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n Federal Law Enforcement 12 Gauge Ammunition - 5 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 1 oz. Rifled Slug <\/div>\n
<\/p>\nAs managing authority over the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant \u2013 the federal government\u2019s largest small arms ammo manufacturing facility \u2013 Winchester knows a thing or two about military ammo. For proof, fire Winchester\u2019s plainly packaged Military Grade shotgun shells.<\/p>\n
This is the same ammo the U.S. Armed Forces issue for field use with the 590A1 and M1014. It is surplus, yet it\u2019s straight from the factory; i.e. not previously stored for who knows how long and in what kind of conditions. It\u2019s noncorrosive, with high steel heads that play nicely with a semi-automatic, and olive drab green hulls to underscore its intended application.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s hoping your home never becomes a battlefield. But if it should, then you\u2019ll find that this round\u2019s supersonic volley of 00 buck (the same shot utilized in the field by law enforcement officers) works to your favor. As a bonus, this shell\u2019s shot column is packed with grex buffering: soft granules which preserve shot pellet sphericity by absorbing recoil energy, thereby promoting the efficient pattern which puts more lead on target.<\/p>\n
Winchester Military Grade may not exhibit quite as much quality as the following shells, but it is cheaper \u2013 a good thing if you\u2019d like to train the way you would fight without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n
\n <\/div>\n Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical (00 Buckshot)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\n- SKU: LE133 00<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: 00 Buck, 8 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,145 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 2-1\/2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The military isn\u2019t the only outfit that needs effective 12 Gauge shotshells for combat. Our boys and gals in blue must also attend to prickly business, and regularly count on their shotguns to carry the day.<\/p>\n
Make no mistake: Federal Law Enforcement Tactical ammunition is also available for sale to the general public. Use that to your advantage, because these LE loads are considered by many to be the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me for personal protection.<\/p>\n
Compare this shell\u2019s base stats to the Winchester Military Grade and you\u2019ll notice two significant differences: one less shot pellet, and 180 feet per second (fps) lower muzzle velocity. On the downside, it\u2019s less powerful, as it transfers less kinetic energy to the target and potentially inflicts fewer wound channels. The upshot? Gentler recoil, which can help you empty your shotgun faster and more accurately.<\/p>\n
This shell\u2019s tight shot pattern is assured by two featured components: its copper-plated 00 buck, which is hard enough to withstand supersonic acceleration without flattening (which also promotes higher striking energy and deeper wound channels), and Federal\u2019s highly acclaimed FliteControl wad which remains with the shot column following expulsion from the muzzle so as to ensure a narrower grouping.<\/p>\n
Want an additional shot pellet at the cost of stronger recoil? Check out the nine-pellet LE132 00 variant<\/a>. Want nine pellets and an even higher 1,325 fps muzzle velocity? Check out LE127 00<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n Federal Premium Law Enforcement 12 Gauge Ammunition - 5 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 00 Buck Shot <\/div>\n \n \n $10.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHornady Critical Defense<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\n- SKU: 86240<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: 00 Buck, 8 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,600 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 4-1\/2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know Hornady best for their metallic cartridges: rifle and pistol ammunition designed for every conceivable application. But that doesn\u2019t mean the great Nebraskan ammo maker doesn\u2019t also know a thing or two about shotshells.<\/p>\n
Exhibit A: Hornady Critical Defense, which is by far the most powerful shell on our list. This round\u2019s eight-pellet payload emerges from the muzzle at a velocity 42% faster at the speed of sound. If you combined each individual lead bead\u2019s kinetic energy as a whole, then its close-range striking energy is nearly on par with that of the 270 Winchester<\/a>. If just a few of those shot pellets hit their mark, then it\u2019s lights out for the threat.<\/p>\nNever one to be outdone, Hornady has developed a wad that is virtually identical to Federal’s proprietary FliteControl. The Versatite wad also utilizes a rear-braking shot cup to help it remain with the shot following expulsion, as well as front-braking fins to ensure neat separation from the shot column after a fair distance has passed. It\u2019s all in service of tightening up that shot pattern.<\/p>\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge Ammunition - 10 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 00 Buckshot <\/div>\n \n \n $18.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFiocchi Defense Dynamics<\/a><\/h3>\n\n- SKU: 12EX9P<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Payload: #1 Buckshot, 9 Pellets<\/li>\n
- Payload Weight: ~7\/8 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,250 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics takes a slightly different approach than the shells we\u2019ve covered so far. Instead of the 00 buckshot that\u2019s widely preferred for personal defense, it is loaded with nine pieces of slightly smaller #1 buck; 0.30\u201d in diameter, as opposed to 0.33\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nine pellets of #1 buck weigh around 1\/4 ounces less than the same quantity of 00 buck. That means this shell can deliver the same muzzle velocity with significantly less recoil. And since a #1 buck pellet weighs around 25% less than a double-aught, it strikes its target with less force as well.<\/p>\n
A supersonic nine-pellet barrage of #1 buck still packs more than enough punch to instantly handle any threat. It also reduces (but by no means eliminates) the risk of over-penetration you should consider if you live in a densely populated area.<\/p>\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammunition - 250 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 9 Pellets #1 Buckshot <\/div>\n \n \n $129.99 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFederal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical (Rifled Slug)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\n- SKU: LE127 RS<\/li>\n
- Length: 2-3\/4\u201d<\/li>\n
- Projectile: Hollow Point Rifled Slug<\/li>\n
- Projectile Weight: 1 Ounce<\/li>\n
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,300 fps<\/li>\n
- Dram Equivalent: 3-1\/4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Slug ammo wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for home defense. Sure, those big, heavy, single projectiles hit hard, but that same momentum also increases the risk of over-penetration that could threaten innocent bystanders \u2013 including those in nearby neighboring residences. Your preferred home defense ammo is entirely your business, but never forget this advice: \u201cEvery bullet has a lawyer attached to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
That being said, if you want to slug the threat into submission, then you could ask for no finer ammo than Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical. This shell launches its 1-ounce projectile at a velocity of 1,300 fps (out of a 30\u201d barrel), which translates to 25-yard striking energy of around 1,277 foot-pounds (on par with a 5.56×45 AR-15\u2019s muzzle energy out of a 20\u201d barrel).<\/p>\n
Impact isn\u2019t the only force the threat has to worry about. As a lead hollow point, the slug is optimized to undergo terminal expansion as it tunnels through soft tissue. According to Federal\u2019s own ballistic testing, this shell\u2019s slug can expand to a diameter of 0.981\u201d upon striking bare ordnance gelatin at a range of 10\u2019. Promisingly, that same test demonstrates that the slug penetrates to an average depth of 14.25-inches. That falls neatly within the 12 to 18\u201d range specified as ideal by the FBI\u2019s own ammunition testing protocol.<\/p>\n
Side note: This is rifled slug ammo, which is precisely what you want for a smoothbore shotgun. If your shotgun has a rifled bore, stick to sabot slugs.<\/p>\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n Federal Law Enforcement 12 Gauge Ammunition - 5 Rounds of 2-3\/4\" 1 oz. Rifled Slug <\/div>\n
<\/p>\nThe military isn\u2019t the only outfit that needs effective 12 Gauge shotshells for combat. Our boys and gals in blue must also attend to prickly business, and regularly count on their shotguns to carry the day.<\/p>\n
Make no mistake: Federal Law Enforcement Tactical ammunition is also available for sale to the general public. Use that to your advantage, because these LE loads are considered by many to be the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me for personal protection.<\/p>\n
Compare this shell\u2019s base stats to the Winchester Military Grade and you\u2019ll notice two significant differences: one less shot pellet, and 180 feet per second (fps) lower muzzle velocity. On the downside, it\u2019s less powerful, as it transfers less kinetic energy to the target and potentially inflicts fewer wound channels. The upshot? Gentler recoil, which can help you empty your shotgun faster and more accurately.<\/p>\n
This shell\u2019s tight shot pattern is assured by two featured components: its copper-plated 00 buck, which is hard enough to withstand supersonic acceleration without flattening (which also promotes higher striking energy and deeper wound channels), and Federal\u2019s highly acclaimed FliteControl wad which remains with the shot column following expulsion from the muzzle so as to ensure a narrower grouping.<\/p>\n
Want an additional shot pellet at the cost of stronger recoil? Check out the nine-pellet LE132 00 variant<\/a>. Want nine pellets and an even higher 1,325 fps muzzle velocity? Check out LE127 00<\/a>.<\/p>\n We know Hornady best for their metallic cartridges: rifle and pistol ammunition designed for every conceivable application. But that doesn\u2019t mean the great Nebraskan ammo maker doesn\u2019t also know a thing or two about shotshells.<\/p>\n Exhibit A: Hornady Critical Defense, which is by far the most powerful shell on our list. This round\u2019s eight-pellet payload emerges from the muzzle at a velocity 42% faster at the speed of sound. If you combined each individual lead bead\u2019s kinetic energy as a whole, then its close-range striking energy is nearly on par with that of the 270 Winchester<\/a>. If just a few of those shot pellets hit their mark, then it\u2019s lights out for the threat.<\/p>\n Never one to be outdone, Hornady has developed a wad that is virtually identical to Federal’s proprietary FliteControl. The Versatite wad also utilizes a rear-braking shot cup to help it remain with the shot following expulsion, as well as front-braking fins to ensure neat separation from the shot column after a fair distance has passed. It\u2019s all in service of tightening up that shot pattern.<\/p>\n Fiocchi Defense Dynamics takes a slightly different approach than the shells we\u2019ve covered so far. Instead of the 00 buckshot that\u2019s widely preferred for personal defense, it is loaded with nine pieces of slightly smaller #1 buck; 0.30\u201d in diameter, as opposed to 0.33\u201d.<\/p>\n Nine pellets of #1 buck weigh around 1\/4 ounces less than the same quantity of 00 buck. That means this shell can deliver the same muzzle velocity with significantly less recoil. And since a #1 buck pellet weighs around 25% less than a double-aught, it strikes its target with less force as well.<\/p>\n A supersonic nine-pellet barrage of #1 buck still packs more than enough punch to instantly handle any threat. It also reduces (but by no means eliminates) the risk of over-penetration you should consider if you live in a densely populated area.<\/p>\n Slug ammo wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for home defense. Sure, those big, heavy, single projectiles hit hard, but that same momentum also increases the risk of over-penetration that could threaten innocent bystanders \u2013 including those in nearby neighboring residences. Your preferred home defense ammo is entirely your business, but never forget this advice: \u201cEvery bullet has a lawyer attached to it.\u201d<\/p>\n That being said, if you want to slug the threat into submission, then you could ask for no finer ammo than Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical. This shell launches its 1-ounce projectile at a velocity of 1,300 fps (out of a 30\u201d barrel), which translates to 25-yard striking energy of around 1,277 foot-pounds (on par with a 5.56×45 AR-15\u2019s muzzle energy out of a 20\u201d barrel).<\/p>\n Impact isn\u2019t the only force the threat has to worry about. As a lead hollow point, the slug is optimized to undergo terminal expansion as it tunnels through soft tissue. According to Federal\u2019s own ballistic testing, this shell\u2019s slug can expand to a diameter of 0.981\u201d upon striking bare ordnance gelatin at a range of 10\u2019. Promisingly, that same test demonstrates that the slug penetrates to an average depth of 14.25-inches. That falls neatly within the 12 to 18\u201d range specified as ideal by the FBI\u2019s own ammunition testing protocol.<\/p>\n Side note: This is rifled slug ammo, which is precisely what you want for a smoothbore shotgun. If your shotgun has a rifled bore, stick to sabot slugs.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Hornady Critical Defense<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n <\/div>\n Fiocchi Defense Dynamics<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n <\/div>\n Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical (Rifled Slug)<\/a><\/h3>\n
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