No.
Yes
Depends on projectile size. # 9 shot probably won't travel 200 yards, but 00 or 000 buckshot or a deer slug might travel over a mile.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE BUCKSHOT OUT OF A THREADED BARREL WITHOUT A CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Danger, Danger, Danger
Yes, but check your pattern. Most shotguns will pattern buckshot best with a more open choke.
Slugs and shot are simply the contents of the packaged shotshells. Any shotshell can be filled with shot of various sizes, including 00 buck or with slugs and any shotgun (single shot; pump, double or automatic) that will chamber that shell can shoot those loadings. One caution is that slugs and buckshot should not be used in shotguns fitted with full chokes. Modified chokes and improved cylinders are probably OK, and full chokes can be used with birdshot (smaller pellets).
Depends on the size of the buckshot, and the velocity as it leaves the gun. Larger buckshoot (00 or 000) will travel further than small (#4 Buckshot). A MAXIMUM range (not an maxiumum effective range) is around 880-900 yards.
00 buckshot
Depends on the use, and how YOUR shotgun patterns. For deer (some areas do not allow slugs or rifles, so buckshot it is) I am partial to 00 Buckshot. Larger pellets retain more energy, give better penetration.
Yes- Buckshot, birdshot, or slugs.
The 12 gauge Smith & Wesson typically refers to a shotgun, which can use various types of buckshot rounds. Common buckshot sizes for 12 gauge shotguns include 00 (double-aught) and #4 buckshot, with 00 being popular for home defense due to its balance of stopping power and penetration. The specific type of buckshot used can depend on the intended purpose, such as hunting or self-defense. Always consult the manufacturer's recommendations and local regulations when selecting ammunition.
.410 buckshot typically contains 3 to 5 pellets, depending on the specific load and manufacturer. The most common configurations include 3 pellets of size 000 or 4 pellets of size 00 buckshot. The exact number may vary, so it's essential to check the packaging for specific details.
Double-ought (00) buckshot typically contains 8 to 9 pellets per shell. Each pellet is approximately .33 inches in diameter. The number of shots can vary slightly based on the specific manufacturer and load, but 00 buckshot is commonly used for its effective stopping power in hunting and self-defense situations.