This shell is loaded with 12 pellets of #2 buckshot. These pellets are certainly effective for taking game such as predators and whitetail. Sellier & Bellot has secured this shell’s pellets in place with a clear plastic cap and ensured its ability to fire at a moment’s notice with a responsive and non-corrosive primer. The Czech manufacturer’s wad patterns this shell’s shot evenly, and their propellant burns clean to lessen the impact firing will have on your shotgun’s bore.