12 Gauge Buckshot

12 Gauge Buckshot is a common load of shotgun shell, composed of seven to nine "double-ought" steel pellets. A standard shell has quite a bit of recoil, so a low-recoil variety is provided to law enforcement and other markets.

Battlefield 3
12 Gauge Buckshot is the default ammunition for all shotguns. It inflicts the most damage against infantry (often a one-hit kill), but only at close range.