Featuring the Hornady Versatite wad technology, these Hornady 12 Gauge 2-3/4 inches V-MAX Varmint Express shotgun shells are loaded with 24 pellets of #4 buck shot. The Versatite wad provides ideal patterns without requiring specialized chokes or shotgun modifications. Because the wad strips cleanly from the pellets in flight without disruption, the pellets remain closely grouped in flight. This results in a shorter shot string and a higher collective energy upon impact, delivering a uniform, tight pattern. Shells are specifically loaded to ensure proper functioning in semi-auto and pump shotguns.