My bad, I exagerated a tad. More like 385gr at 1900fps and 3086ft/lbs of energy. I just don't see the need for the buckshot other than home defense. Why not spend more time at the range and practice and hit what your aiming at? I see buckshot as a crutch used for alot of people who likes to jump hunt deer. Which really ain't my style. Nothing wrong with it, I guess, just I like the feel of sneaking into the home of a big buck, and ambushing him. But the original question was about buckshot. Again, I ask the question, by limit yourself for only 30 yards with silly buckshot. I guess it will work up close to a bear. But why?