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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 Fiocchi Golden Turkey TSS 3" 1-5/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Turkey TSS 3" 1-5/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo
    $69.95
    $13.99/ppr

    14 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #9 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-5/8 oz.
  2. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3 1/2" 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3 1/2" 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $24.95
    $4.99/ppr

    41 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1100     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  3. 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

    69 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2533     Muzzle Velocity
    1950     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  4. 50rds – 12 Gauge Federal Freight Train Copper 2-3/4" 300gr Sabot Slug Ammo 50rds – 12 Gauge Federal Freight Train Copper 2-3/4" 300gr Sabot Slug Ammo
    $174.95
    $3.5/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2405     Muzzle Velocity
    1900     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  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

    61 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1652     Muzzle Velocity
    1575     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  6. 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

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    31 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2664     Muzzle Velocity
    2000     Bullet Weight
    300 Grain
  7. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 000 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok 3" 000 Buckshot Ammo
    $15.95
    $3.19/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    5 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1225     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  8. 10rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR 3-1/2" 2oz. #4 Shot-Lok Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR 3-1/2" 2oz. #4 Shot-Lok Ammo
    $30.95
    $3.09/ppr

    18 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    2 oz.
  9. 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Longbeard XR 3 1/2" 2oz. #5 Shot-Lok Lead Ammo 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Longbeard XR 3 1/2" 2oz. #5 Shot-Lok Lead Ammo Video
    $29.95
    $2.99/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #5 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    2 oz.
  10. 10rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR 3-1/2" 2oz. #6 Shot-Lok Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR 3-1/2" 2oz. #6 Shot-Lok Ammo
    $29.95
    $2.99/ppr

    17 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    2 oz.
  11. 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

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    85 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1100     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  12. 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2 3/4" 325gr. Interlock Sabot Slug Ammo 5rds - 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2 3/4" 325gr. Interlock Sabot Slug Ammo
    $14.95
    $2.99/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2403     Muzzle Velocity
    1825     Bullet Weight
    325 Grain
  13. 5rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Double X HV 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck 5rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Double X HV 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck
    $14.95
    $2.99/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    130 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1450     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  14. 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Premium 2 3/4" 9 Pellet Copper Plated 00 Buckshot Ammo 5rds - 12 Ga. Federal Premium 2 3/4" 9 Pellet Copper Plated 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $14.85
    $2.97/ppr

    2 Reviews

    44 In Stock

    2 Reviews

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  15. 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 41 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 5rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 41 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $14.55
    $2.91/ppr

    39 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1210     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  16. 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Ammo 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Ammo
    $27.95
    $2.79/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    12 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    BB Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1-1/2 oz.
  17. 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Longbeard XR 3" 1 3/4oz. #4 Shot-Lok Lead Ammo 10rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Longbeard XR 3" 1 3/4oz. #4 Shot-Lok Lead Ammo
    $26.95
    $2.69/ppr

    38 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-3/4 oz.
  18. 10rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl Bismuth 3" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo 10rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl Bismuth 3" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $26.95
    $2.69/ppr

    25 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1450     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  19. 100rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Shot Ammo 100rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Shot Ammo
    $259.95
    $2.6/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    BB Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1-1/2 oz.
  20. 100rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2-3/4" 325gr. InterLock Sabot Slug Ammo 100rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2-3/4" 325gr. InterLock Sabot Slug Ammo
    $259.95
    $2.6/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2403     Muzzle Velocity
    1825     Bullet Weight
    325 Grain

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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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