Winchester Defender PDX1 12 GA 2.75in Slug/00 Buck 10rd

The Winchester PDX1 Defender 12-gauge 2.75-inch combo load combines a 1 ounce rifled slug with three plated #00 buckshot pellets stacked above the slug. The shell uses a distinctive black hull and black oxide high-base head characteristic of the Defender line. This configuration is intended to produce tight, controllable patterns at close to intermediate distances. Each box contains ten rounds for the consumer pack.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches.
• The projectile configuration is 1 oz rifled slug over 3 plated #00 buckshot pellets.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1150 fps.
• There are 10 rounds per box.
• There are 10 boxes per case (100 rounds per case).
• The hull and head are black hull with black oxide high-base head.
• The shot material is listed as plated lead (#00 buck).
• The model designation is PDX1 Defender.
• Intended application is Personal / Home Defense.

For users seeking a practical defensive shotshell that blends slug and buck performance in one load, the PDX1 Defender offers a compact, purpose-built option. Its stacked slug-over-buck configuration and consistent velocity make it a straightforward choice for responsible owners looking for a single cartridge solution for close- to intermediate-range defensive scenarios.