SELLIER&BELLOT .12/76 STEEL SHOTS MAGNUM 36 G

S&B 12/76 Steel Shots Magnum 36 g is a lead-free steel shot magnum hunting cartridge for firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier. With five selectable shot sizes, a 36-gram load, and a manufacturer-stated velocity of 390 m/s, you can choose the variant that best suits your hunting conditions and the actual shot pattern of your firearm.

Suitable for use with

• 12/76 caliber smoothbore firearms

• Hunting shotguns marked with Steel Shot

• Areas requiring lead-free shot

• Hunting in wetlands according to applicable regulations

• Bird hunting

• Small game hunting

• Hunters preferring a heavier steel shot load

• Testing different steel shot sizes

• Testing your firearm’s shot pattern

• 12/89 caliber firearms, if the manufacturer allows the use of 12/76 ammunition

Why choose S&B 12/76 Steel Shots Magnum 36 g?

• Five selectable steel shot sizes

• 36-gram lead-free shot load

• Manufacturer-stated velocity 390 m/s

• Magnum-length 12/76 cartridge

• Plastic shot cup

• Star crimp

• 12.5 mm high metal base

• All variants require a firearm marked with Steel Shot

• Each shot size has a unique product code

• 25 cartridges per box

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot

• Product family: Steel Shots Magnum 36

• Product family code: V0661X2

• Caliber: 12/76

• Cartridge type: steel shot magnum cartridge

• Shot material: steel

• Lead-free shot load: yes

• Shot load weight: 36 g

• Selectable shot sizes: 3.30 / 3.81 / 4.06 / 4.83 / 5.08 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Container material: plastic

• Closure: star crimp

• Metal base height: 12.5 mm

• Required chamber length: at least 76 mm

• Required firearm marking: Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

• Main intended use: hunting with lead-free shot according to current regulations

• Cartridges per box: 25

Selectable shot sizes

3.30 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Smallest shot currently offered by the manufacturer

• Largest number of pellets in a 36-gram load

• Enables the densest shot pattern among the five variants

• Use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

3.81 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Larger individual pellet than the 3.30 mm variant

• Fewer pellets with the same load weight

• Use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

• Choke compatibility must be checked in the firearm manufacturer's manual

4.06 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Medium shot size in the product family

• Balances pellet count and individual pellet weight

• Use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

• Requires checking firearm and choke compatibility

4.83 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Second largest variant

• Fewer but heavier individual pellets with the same load weight

• Use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

• Main code used on Jahipaun’s product card

5.08 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 390 m/s

• Largest steel shot currently offered by the manufacturer

• Smallest number of pellets in a 36-gram load

• Heaviest individual pellet among the five variants

• Use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier

Packaging

• Cartridges per box: 25

• Boxes per shipping case: 10

• Cartridges per shipping case: 250

• Shipping case weight: approximately 13.0 kg

• Manufacturer does not disclose retail box dimensions

• Packaging details are the same for all shot sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Magnum mean in the name of this cartridge?

Magnum refers to the 76 mm cartridge class and a heavier 36-gram steel shot load compared to the standard 12/70 load. The cartridge may only be used in firearms with a chamber of at least 76 mm.

Can this cartridge be used in a 12/70 firearm?

No. The 12/76 cartridge must not be used in firearms with a chamber marked only as 12/70. The firearm’s chamber must be at least 76 mm long, and the use of steel shot must be permitted by the manufacturer.

Can it be used in a 12/89 firearm?

In general, a firearm with a 12/89 chamber can use shorter 12/76 ammunition, but suitability must always be confirmed in the firearm’s manual.

Do all shot sizes require a firearm marked with Steel Shot?

Yes. The manufacturer states that all five variants are for use only in firearms marked with Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier. Choke compatibility with the chosen shot size must also be checked.

Can steel shot be used with a full choke?

Only if the firearm and choke manufacturer clearly allows it. Forcing large steel shot through an unsuitable or too tight choke can damage the firearm. Pay special attention to the suitability of 4.83 and 5.08 mm shot.

How to choose between the five shot sizes?

Smaller shot sizes allow more pellets in a 36-gram load and can provide a denser shot pattern. Larger shot sizes mean fewer but heavier pellets. The choice should be confirmed by testing the shot pattern with your firearm and according to current hunting regulations.

Why is steel shot lighter than lead shot of the same diameter?

Steel has a lower density than lead. Therefore, steel and lead pellets of the same diameter differ in mass, velocity retention, and impact characteristics. Steel shot should not be chosen solely based on the lead shot size number.

Is this zinc shot?

No. The product name and technical data indicate a steel shot load. The manufacturer’s general description of non-toxic ammunition mentions both steel and zinc shot, as both are offered in the same product family.

Does 36 g refer to the amount of gunpowder?

No. 36 g is the total mass of the steel shot load, not the amount of gunpowder or the mass of a single pellet.

Is the 36-gram variant better than the 32 or 39-gram load?

Not necessarily. The 36-gram cartridge is between the 32 and 39-gram variants in load weight. A heavier load may provide more shot mass and stronger recoil, but the best result depends on your firearm’s shot pattern.

When is S&B 12/76 Steel Shots Magnum 36 g the right choice?

This product family is suitable for hunters using a 12/76 caliber firearm marked with Steel Shot and needing a lead-free 36-gram magnum load. The five shot sizes allow you to choose the 3.30 mm load with more pellets or the 4.83 and 5.08 mm variants with fewer but heavier pellets.

12/70 Steel Shots is the right choice for firearms whose chamber does not allow the use of a 76 mm cartridge. The heavier 39-gram Magnum may result in greater recoil, so the load should be chosen according to the firearm, hunting conditions, and actual shot pattern.

Expert recommendation

Before purchase, check your firearm’s chamber marking, Steel Shot compatibility, and the shot size allowed for your choke. All variants in this product family require a firearm marked with S&B Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier. The cartridge fitting in the chamber does not guarantee safe compatibility.

Test your chosen variant on a large paper target at intended distances. Check the center, density, and uniformity of the shot pattern. The results of the five shot sizes can differ significantly from the same firearm, and the largest pellet does not automatically provide the best hunting load.

36-gram lead-free magnum load

S&B 12/76 Steel Shots Magnum 36 g combines a velocity of 390 m/s, a plastic shot cup, and five selectable steel shot sizes. All variants are intended only for firearms marked with Steel Shot and with a chamber of at least 76 mm.