| Cartridges | Impact Velocity (ft/sec) |
Maximum Penetration Depth (inch) |
Expansion (inch2) |
Bullet Weight (grain) |
Barrel Length (inch) |
Distance* (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellier and Bellot | ||||||
3" 5-pellet 000 Buckshot |
796 | 9.1 | 0.306 | 68 | 2.75 | 10 |
| Winchester | ||||||
2.5" #6 Birdshot (X416) |
897 | 2.3 | 1.045 | 1.8 | 6.5 | 10 |
000 Buckshot 5-pellet (X413) |
926 | 10.0+ | 0.509 | 68 | 18 | 10 |
* - Distance from muzzle to ballistic gelatin block