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12 gauge ammo is ideal for hunting and target shooting. These shells deliver consistent patterns and reliable ignition, providing the firepower you need for the field and the range. Explore our selection of 12 gauge shotshells, including 00 buck, #4 buck, and rifled slugs, to find the perfect round for your needs. Serious shotgunners can save money by purchasing bulk 12 gauge ammo. Learn More

Overview of 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells

The 12 gauge is the most used shotgun shell today, and it has existed in its current cartridge configuration since the late 1800s. Twelve gauge rounds, often seen as 12ga, are used in various situations, including hunting birds and small game, recreational shooting, and home defense.

These ammunitions provide various options in close quarters but don’t perform well at long-distance shots because the projectiles quickly lose their velocity; they require a close-range target, typically 45 yards or less. Shooters who need more reach often turn to 12 gauge rifled slugs, which extend a smoothbore shotgun's effective range well beyond buckshot.

What are the most popular 12 Gauge brands you sell?

For those looking to buy in bulk, check out our 100 rounds of 12 gauge shotgun shells for better value on larger quantities. A top choice for many hunters and home defenders is Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge ammo, known for its reliability across birdshot, buckshot, and slug loads.

The left sidebar allows you to filter our entire selection to see which brands we currently have in stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Pellet Type, Load Weight, Shell Length, and Shot Material to find what you need.

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Best 12 Gauge Ammo for Specific Uses

Use Case	Details
Best 12 Gauge Ammo For Deer Hunting	Best Overall: Federal Power Shok 1 oz Rifled Slug. Runner-Up: Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 1 oz Rifled Slug.
Best 12 Gauge Ammo For Home Defense	Best Overall: Federal LE FliteControl 00 Buck. Runner-Up: Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 1 oz Rifled Slug.

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Customer Reviews

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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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Smoke said:
Great reliable ammunition

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Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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froggie said:
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James said:
I was completely satisfied with every step of the selection and purchase. Delivery was fast and product was as advertised.
Mike said:
Shot this through a VR-80 and another auto-loader. Never cycled in the VR-80 and sometimes it did in the other one.

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition

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Jerry said:
Delivery by FedEx was risky, since the non English speaking delivery guy left it by the rural road and not at my front door. I'm taking this up with Fedex.

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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JimC said:
Not an expert of shot shells but I do like the brand. Clean, no loading problems. Good prices too.
Justin said:
When I went to shoot the number eight shot after shooting seven and a half shot there was no malfunctions no bad shooting or anything went really well it planked really well at the range and will most likely be buying another set of 250 or maybe 500

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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Howard said:
Great purchase, priced well, high quality, packaged well.will do it again.

Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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Ocuzzoo said:
The best quality for your bucks

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Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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kvsjj said:
shoots well

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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2x said:
Took a box 250 rounds shells performance was outstanding! well done

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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CW said:
Scheduled for Sporting Clay with grandkid at resort . . . great purchase, good quality load!

Fiocchi Game and Target 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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MHB said:
Had no issues with these shells. Fires well. No malfunctions.

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Remington Gun Club 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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Charley said:
Gun Clubs are always one of the best shells out there, but the price was still high.
Chuck said:
Service was good as was quality of the shells.

Winchester Super Target 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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Crypsis said:
Ammo.com did not disappoint me, and this was my 1st purchase. Fast delivery, shipping updates, great price on these shells and I have not had a single issue cycling these through my Tri-Star KRX Tactical shotgun.
Scott said:
Delivery was great

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Stars and Stripes 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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Noles said:
This product was very good it cycles through SB3 and 2 very well

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7 Shot Ammunition

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TH said:
Was really fortunate to find #7 steel two weeks before dove opener. Ammo performed great. Ammo.com got my order out the door very fast in a well packaged case. I will certainly be buying more products from them

Bullet Points: 12 Gauge Ammo

The most used shotgun to this day, the 12 gauge shell has existed in its current cartridge configuration since the late 1800s.
From brass to paper to plastic hulls, shotgun ammo technology grew rapidly in the first half of the 20th century. This evolution also brought the iconic Model 500 pump shotgun.
The use of 12 gauge for self defense is growing once again, and specialty ammo is being produced to provide low recoil, buckshot combinations and smaller pellets. When it comes to the 12 gauge versus handguns, the 12 gauge wins with quicker proficiency, greater accuracy, more energy and less issues with over-penetration.

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12 Gauge Shotgun Shells For Sale

NobelSport 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 7/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Winchester Super Target 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #9 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal 250th Anniversary USA 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Fiocchi Target Shooting Dynamics 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Winchester Super-X Game & Field 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #6 Shot Ammunition

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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Fiocchi Game and Target 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Remington Gun Club 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Winchester Super Target 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Stars and Stripes 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi Texas White Wing 12 Gauge Ammo - 100 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 7/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Federal 250th Anniversary USA 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7 Shot Ammunition

Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Estate Cartridge 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Overview of 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells

What are the most popular 12 Gauge brands you sell?

What are the most popular Buck Shot types you sell?

Best 12 Gauge Ammo for Specific Uses

Customer Reviews