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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. 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

    114 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2518     Muzzle Velocity
    1610     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  2. 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

    22 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  3. 5rds – 12 Gauge Remington Magnum Buckshot 3" 10 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Remington Magnum Buckshot 3" 10 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo
    $12.95
    $2.59/ppr

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    49 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1225     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  4. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 41 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 41 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $14.95
    $2.99/ppr

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    94 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1100     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  5. 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady SST 2 3/4" 300gr. FTX Light Slug Ammo (Rifled Barrels Only) 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady SST 2 3/4" 300gr. FTX Light Slug Ammo (Rifled Barrels Only)
    $16.95
    $3.39/ppr

    62 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1652     Muzzle Velocity
    1575     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  6. 5rds – 12 Gauge Hornady Superformance 2 3/4" 300gr. MonoFlex Slug Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Hornady Superformance 2 3/4" 300gr. MonoFlex Slug Ammo
    $19.95
    $3.99/ppr

    71 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2533     Muzzle Velocity
    1950     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  7. 5rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal Buck Low Recoil 2-3/4" 9-Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal Buck Low Recoil 2-3/4" 9-Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $5.45
    $1.09/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  8. 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady 2 3/4" 300gr. SST Sabot Slug Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady 2 3/4" 300gr. SST Sabot Slug Ammo
    $16.95
    $3.39/ppr

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    59 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2664     Muzzle Velocity
    2000     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  9. 5rds – 12 gauge Federal w/ FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo 5rds – 12 gauge Federal w/ FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo
    $12.95
    $2.59/ppr

    79 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  10. 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

    143 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  11. 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

    135 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  12. 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

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    183 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1643     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  13. 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

    139 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  14. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $16.25
    $3.25/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1100     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  15. 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE 2 3/4" 1 oz. TruBall Rifled Slug HP Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE 2 3/4" 1 oz. TruBall Rifled Slug HP Ammo
    $9.95
    $1.99/ppr

    100 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1650     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Primer Type
    Not Applicable     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  16. 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

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  17. 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

    30 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2805     Muzzle Velocity
    1520     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  18. 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

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    22 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2807     Muzzle Velocity
    1700     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  19. 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

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2487     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  20. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buck 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buck
    $8.95
    $1.79/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    26 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     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 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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