12 Gauge Shotgun Shells For Sale

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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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Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #1 Buck Ammunition

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SirWilliam said:
Great shells with excellent quality however they do measure long. I have a Mosseberg 590 Tactical, normally holds 8 in the tube. These shells are longer than normal 2 3/4” and thus can only load 7. Need another 1/2” to get 8 in.

Click To Purchase This 12 Gauge Rio Ammunition Ammunition

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

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bogertw said:
Took my new Benelli Nova Pump to the range and the first 4 shells in a row (from 2 separate boxes) fired fine, but jammed the fore-end so I couldn't eject the shell without very forcefully yanking back. I assume the brass casing expanded way more than it should have. I then tried 4 different brands and each worked flawlessly. Put the Rio back in and it jammed immediately. I ended up switching to an over-under gun and they performed fine in that. So, they may work fine for you in a different type of gun, but I wouldn't recommend them for a Benelli pump.

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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7 Shot Ammunition

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Robert said:
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Robert said:
Great ammunition for a great price ... keep it coming ..

Click To Purchase This 12 Gauge Winchester Ammunition

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

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Shitifiknow said:
Perfect for target shooting .

Winchester Super-X XPERT 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of #3 Steel Shot Ammunition

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Sku said:
Used this ammo for a long time never had a problem

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

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

Winchester Super-X Heavy Game Load 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

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

Winchester AA Sporting Clays 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds 2-3/4" of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal Game-Shok 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2 3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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

Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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

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

Federal Game-Shok 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi White Rino 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Winchester AA Sporting Clays 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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

Federal High Over All 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #9 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7 Shot Ammunition

Federal Game-Shok 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Winchester AA Sporting Clay 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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

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

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

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of #8 Shot Ammunition

Federal Upland Steel 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Steel Shot Ammunition

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

Federal High Over All 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #6 Shot (Steel) Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #6 Shot (Steel) Ammunition

Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #6 Shot (Steel) Ammunition

Winchester Super-X Xpert 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #2 Shot Ammunition

Winchester Super-X XPERT 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of #3 Steel Shot Ammunition

Rio Royal Star 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. BB (Steel) Ammunition

Federal Shorty Shotshell 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-3/4" 15/16 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

Winchester AA Diamond Grade 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7.5 Shot Ammunition

Hevi-Steel 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #2 Steel Shot Ammunition

Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 3” 1-1/8 oz. BB Steel Shot Ammunition

Hevi-Steel 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #3 Steel Shot Ammunition

Federal Shorty Shotshell 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-3/4" 15 Pellet #4 Buckshot 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