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12 Gauge

The 12 Gauge is the most popular shotgun shell in the world, thanks in no small part to its almost universal usage by law enforcement and military organizations. The best 12 Gauge ammo depends on what you’re doing. Choose a slug or 00 buckshot for deer hunting and home defense; steel shot for waterfowl; #5 for turkey or pheasant; #7.5 shot for trap, sporting clays and upland game; or #9 shot for skeet. (Those shot sizes aren’t set in stone – just jumping off points.)
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  1. 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9P Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9P Ammo
    $5.95
    $1.19/ppr

    135 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  2. 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $6.95
    $1.39/ppr

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    177 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  3. 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $6.95
    $1.39/ppr

    140 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  4. 5rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2 3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2 3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $7.95
    $1.59/ppr

    152 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  5. Federal Power Shok 12 Gauge 2 3/4" 1 oz. Rifled HP Slug - 5 Rounds Federal Power Shok 12 Gauge 2 3/4" 1 oz. Rifled HP Slug - 5 Rounds
    $8.95
    $1.79/ppr

    167 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2518     Muzzle Velocity
    1610     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  6. 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE FliteControl 2-3/4" 9-Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE FliteControl 2-3/4" 9-Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $8.95
    $1.79/ppr

    165 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  7. 10rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet #1 Buckshot Ammo 10rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet #1 Buckshot Ammo
    $8.95
    $0.89/ppr

    93 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #1 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  8. 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Law Enforcement Low Recoil 2-3/4" 1 oz. Rifled Hydra-Shok HP Slug Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Law Enforcement Low Recoil 2-3/4" 1 oz. Rifled Hydra-Shok HP Slug Ammo
    $9.45
    $1.89/ppr

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    30 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1643     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  9. 10rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 10rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $9.45
    $0.94/ppr

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    154 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  10. 10rds – 12 Gauge Federal Shorty Shotshell 1-3/4" 15/16oz. #8 Shot Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Federal Shorty Shotshell 1-3/4" 15/16oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $9.55
    $0.95/ppr

    130 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    15/16 oz.
  11. 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Premium Truball 2 3/4" 1 ounce rifled slug HP Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Premium Truball 2 3/4" 1 ounce rifled slug HP Ammo
    $9.95
    $1.99/ppr

    16 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2487     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  12. 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" #1 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" #1 Buckshot Ammo
    $9.95
    $1.99/ppr

    38 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #1 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  13. 10rds – 12 Gauge Sterling 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Sterling 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $9.95
    $0.99/ppr

    146 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1296     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  14. 10rds – 12 Gauge Sterling Tornado 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Sterling Tornado 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $9.95
    $0.99/ppr

    169 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1672     Muzzle Velocity
    1312     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  15. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    144 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  16. 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    135 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  17. 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    160 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  18. 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo Video
    $10.95
    $2.19/ppr

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    185 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  19. 5rd - 12 Gauge Federal Premium 3" 1oz. Max Truball Rifled Slug HP Ammo 5rd - 12 Gauge Federal Premium 3" 1oz. Max Truball Rifled Slug HP Ammo
    $10.95
    $2.19/ppr

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    96 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2807     Muzzle Velocity
    1700     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  20. 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    36 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  21. 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    129 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  22. 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    51 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  23. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Full Power 9 pell. 00 Buck 2 3/4 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Full Power 9 pell. 00 Buck 2 3/4
    $10.95
    $2.19/ppr

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    48 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  24. 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $10.95
    $0.44/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  25. 10rds – 12 Gauge Federal Shorty Shotshell 1-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Federal Shorty Shotshell 1-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $10.95
    $1.09/ppr

    35 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #1 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  26. 25rds - 12 Gauge NSI Trap 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge NSI Trap 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.00
    $0.44/ppr

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    29 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  27. 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 1-1/4 Ounce HP Rifled Slug Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 1-1/4 Ounce HP Rifled Slug Ammo
    $11.55
    $2.31/ppr

    49 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2805     Muzzle Velocity
    1520     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  28. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok Flite-Control 3" 12 pell. 00 Bucksot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok Flite-Control 3" 12 pell. 00 Bucksot Ammo Video
    $11.95
    $2.39/ppr

    35 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  29. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Loads 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Loads 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  30. 25rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Game and Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Game and Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  31. 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    18 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  32. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    179 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  33. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #9 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #9 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #9 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  34. 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Pink Hull Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Pink Hull Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    27 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  35. 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    36 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  36. 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Remington Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    164 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  37. 25rds – 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    18 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #9 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  38. 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2-3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2-3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    67 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  39. 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

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    190 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  40. 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  41. 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    41 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  42. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Game Load 2 3/4" #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Game Load 2 3/4" #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

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    143 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1255     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  43. 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    132 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  44. 25rds - 12ga Fiocchi 2 3/4" 7/8oz. #7.5 Shot Target Load 25rds - 12ga Fiocchi 2 3/4" 7/8oz. #7.5 Shot Target Load
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    18 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    7/8 oz.
  45. 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Ultra Clay & Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8 Ounce #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds - 12 Gauge Federal Ultra Clay & Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8 Ounce #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    35 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  46. 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal High Over All 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal High Over All 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr

    154 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  47. 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal High Over All 2-3/4" 7/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Federal High Over All 2-3/4" 7/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $11.95
    $0.48/ppr
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    152 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1335     Bullet Weight
    7/8 oz.
  48. 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 25rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $12.25
    $0.49/ppr

    40 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  49. 5rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $12.55
    $2.51/ppr

    189 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1642     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  50. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 2 3/4" 12 Pell. 00 Buck Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 2 3/4" 12 Pell. 00 Buck Ammo
    $12.75
    $2.55/ppr

    134 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable

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Common 12 Gauge Questions

What Does “Gauge” Mean in 12 Gauge?

Shotguns and shotgun ammunition are classified by “gauge,” which is a measurement of the diameter of the barrel. Gauge is determined by the number of lead balls equal to the size of the bore that would be needed to weigh a pound. For 12 gauge, it would take 12 lead balls of the barrel’s diameter to weight a pound. The smaller the number in gauge, the larger the firearm’s diameter. 12-gauge shotguns have an internal barrel diameter, or “caliber,” of .729 inches.

What is the Difference Between 12-Gauge Buckshot and Birdshot?

Two of the most common loads for 12-gauge ammunition are buckshot and birdshot. Buckshot, which is used for deer hunting and other medium-sized game, has larger pellets, which means it hits the target with greater impact and drives deeper penetration. Because the pellets are larger, usually about .6 inches to .2 inches, buckshot loads have fewer total pellets. Birdshot loads are smaller but pack more total pellets. They are used for harvesting game birds ranging from crows to geese, and vary in size from .069 inches to over .2 inches. (There is some overlap in pellet size between birdshot and buckshot.)

What is 12-Gauge Ammo Should I Select for Deer Hunting?

For deer hunting, you will want either buckshot or slugs. As we discussed above, buckshot consists of larger pellets for deep penetration, which is needed to reach a deer’s vitals. The advantage of buckshot is that you have a spread with multiple projectiles, so you are more likely to hit the target’s vitals.

Slugs are a single projectile; essentially, a shotgun bullet. They have one solid piece, usually made from steel or lead, and they fire a heavy projectile that does maximum devastation to the target. Slugs are recommended when the shot is at a greater distance.

Is 12 Gauge Ammo Reliable for Home Defense?

There’s no question that a 12-gauge shotgun can do devastating damage to anyone threatening your home or family. The issue with 12-gauge is that it may actually be too much for home defense, as over-penetration is a real threat with this shotshell. The advantage of a 12-gauge is that they offer a spread, so you are more likely to hit a target in a tense, panicked situation. The disadvantage is that they have a lower shot capacity compared to many handguns. If you choose to protect your home with a 12-gauge shotgun, be sure to select an ammunition product made specifically for self-defense, which are usually buckshot loads with 2.75-inch shells.

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