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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. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Military 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Military 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $194.95
    $0.78/ppr

    24 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  2. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot
    $170.00
    $0.68/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1181     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  3. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo

    $94.95

    $88.95

    $0.36/ppr
    • Buy 2 for $87.95 each

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    28 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  4. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    45 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  5. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck Shot Ammo
    $273.95
    $1.1/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  6. 250rds - 12 Gauge NSI NobelSpeed 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge NSI NobelSpeed 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $86.95
    $0.35/ppr

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    44 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  7. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $259.95
    $1.04/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  8. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $264.95
    $1.06/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1485     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  9. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #4 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #4 Shot Ammo
    $134.95
    $0.54/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1255     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  10. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    34 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  11. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Target Shooting Dynamics 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 2 3/4 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Target Shooting Dynamics 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 2 3/4
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1165     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  12. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Optima Specific HV 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Optima Specific HV 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1330     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  13. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1375     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  14. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 Shot Ammo
    $149.95
    $0.6/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1365     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  15. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo
    $259.95
    $1.04/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1550     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  16. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE TruBall Deep Penetrator 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE TruBall Deep Penetrator 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug
    $339.95
    $1.36/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1770     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  17. 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl 3" 1 1/4oz #2 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl 3" 1 1/4oz #2 Steel Shot
    $229.95
    $0.92/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  18. 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Goose 3 1/2" 1 5/8oz. #2 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Goose 3 1/2" 1 5/8oz. #2 Steel Shot
    $299.95
    $1.2/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1430     Bullet Weight
    1-5/8 oz.
  19. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $114.95
    $0.46/ppr

    12 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1255     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  20. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Pigeon Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Pigeon Heavy Field 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot
    $164.95
    $0.66/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1220     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  21. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Speed-Shok 3" 1 1/8oz #BB Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Speed-Shok 3" 1 1/8oz #BB Steel Shot Ammo
    $209.95
    $0.84/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    BB Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1550     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  22. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Field Load 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Field Load 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Shot
    $199.95
    $0.8/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1220     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  23. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Drylok 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Drylok 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Steel Shot
    $239.95
    $0.96/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  24. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Goose 3-1/2" 1-5/8oz. #1 Steel Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Goose 3-1/2" 1-5/8oz. #1 Steel Ammo
    $309.95
    $1.24/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #1 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1430     Bullet Weight
    1-5/8 oz.
  25. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $194.95
    $0.78/ppr

    40 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  26. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo
    $109.95
    $0.44/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  27. 250rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet Low Recoil 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet Low Recoil 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $188.95
    $0.76/ppr

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    24 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  28. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot
    $159.95
    $0.64/ppr

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    33 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  29. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  30. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 1oz. Slugs 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 1oz. Slugs
    $264.95
    $1.06/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1757     Muzzle Velocity
    1345     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  31. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Personal Defense Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Personal Defense Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $474.95
    $1.9/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  32. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    36 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  33. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Game 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #4 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Game 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #4 Shot Ammo Video

    $109.95

    $89.95

    $0.36/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1255     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  34. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $92.95
    $0.37/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  35. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo

    $289.95

    $249.95

    $1/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  36. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  37. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Low Recoil 8 Pell. 00 Buck 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Low Recoil 8 Pell. 00 Buck
    $289.95
    $1.16/ppr

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    31 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  38. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Field Dynamics 2-3/4" 7/8oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Field Dynamics 2-3/4" 7/8oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $349.95
    $1.4/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1436     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    7/8 oz.
  39. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal LE Tactical 2-3/4" 1oz. Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal LE Tactical 2-3/4" 1oz. Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug Ammo

    $279.95

    $269.95

    $1.08/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1642     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  40. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    34 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #9 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  41. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    26 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  42. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    30 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  43. 250rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo

    $164.95

    $139.95

    $0.56/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  44. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington 2 3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington 2 3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot
    $369.95
    $1.48/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  45. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Full Power 9 Pellet 00 Buck Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Full Power 9 Pellet 00 Buck Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.82/ppr

    41 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  46. 250rds - 12 Gauge NSI Trap 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge NSI Trap 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $87.95
    $0.35/ppr

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    38 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  47. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester XPERT Game/Target 2 3/4" 1oz #6 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester XPERT Game/Target 2 3/4" 1oz #6 Steel Shot Ammo
    $119.95
    $0.48/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  48. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" Max Dram 21 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" Max Dram 21 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $164.95
    $0.66/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  49. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo
    $124.95
    $0.5/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1280     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  50. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.

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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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