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Hornady 12 Gauge Ammo For Sale

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Stock up on Hornady 12 gauge ammo for home defense, hunting, and range use. Compare Hornady 12 gauge loads by shot type, shell length, quantity, and price to find the best option for your shotgun. Learn More
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  1. Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    $12.45
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    32 In stock now

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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1642 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.49 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  2. Hornady 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 300 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    $16.99
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    60 In stock now

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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2664 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $3.4 per round
    • Made by Hornady

Overview of Hornady 12 Gauge Ammo

Hornady's 12 gauge lineup leans into defense and slug hunting rather than the field-load market. The American Gunner buckshot load offers an affordable, versatile 00 buck option for the range and the nightstand, while Critical Defense brings Hornady's Versatite wad technology to buckshot and slug loads for tight, consistent patterns at home-defense distances.

On the hunting side, Hornady's sabot slugs - including heavy 300-grain FTX and MonoFlex projectiles - turn a rifled 12 gauge barrel into a capable short-range deer gun, delivering rifle-like accuracy and controlled expansion in shotgun-only hunting zones. For shooters who want a single brand covering home defense and slug hunting, Hornady's 12 gauge line is purpose-built for both roles.

Why shooters choose Hornady 12 gauge

  • Defense-focused: American Gunner and Critical Defense buckshot for home defense.
  • Versatite wad: tighter, more consistent buckshot patterns at close range.
  • Sabot slug accuracy: 300-grain FTX and MonoFlex slugs built for rifled barrels.
  • Two roles, one brand: covers both home defense and slug-gun deer hunting.

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12 gauge guides and comparisons

You can filter our full 12 gauge selection using the sidebar to see which Hornady loads we currently have in stock under the Manufacturers filter. For more on the brand, see our Hornady brand review.