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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
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  1. Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 3-1/2" 18 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammunition

    $20.99

    63 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
  2. Federal Freight Train Copper 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 300 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

    $20.99

    61 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2664 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $4.2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  3. Federal Freight Train Copper 12 Gauge Ammo - 50 Rounds of 300 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

    $198.99

    7 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2664 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $3.98 per round
    • Made by Federal
  4. Federal Freight Train Copper 12 Gauge Ammo - 50 Rounds of 300 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

    $174.99

    2 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2405 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $3.5 per round
    • Made by Federal
  5. Hornady 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 300 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

    $16.99

    81 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2664 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $3.4 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  6. Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $16.49

    71 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1100 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $3.3 per round
    • Made by Federal
  7. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 2 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition

    $30.99

    25 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #4 Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
  8. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition

    $14.99

    15 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #1 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1040 FPS
  9. Winchester Winchester Double-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

    $14.99

    67 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1450 FPS
  10. Winchester Varmint-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 3" 1-1/2 oz. BB Shot Ammunition

    $27.99

    3 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type BB Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
  11. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Sabot Slug Ammunition

    $13.99

    78 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1500 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2188 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.8 per round
    • Made by Federal
  12. Winchester Varmint-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 100 Rounds of 3" 1-1/2 oz. BB Shot Ammunition

    $269.99

    3 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type BB Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
  13. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-3/4 oz. #4 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

    $25.99

    21 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #4 Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
  14. Winchester Double-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 2 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition

    $25.99

    28 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #4 Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
  15. Federal Vital-Shok FliteControl 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 2 3/4" #00 Buck Ammunition

    $12.99

    35 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.6 per round
    • Made by Federal
  16. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-3/4 oz. #5 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

    $24.99

    53 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #5 Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
  17. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-3/4 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

    $24.99

    23 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #6 Shot
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
  18. Hornady American Gunner Reduced Recoil 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $12.45

    65 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1642 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.49 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  19. Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $11.99

    59 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.4 per round
    • Made by Federal
  20. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $11.99

    67 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 3109 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.4 per round
    • Made by Federal
  21. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition

    $11.99

    18 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #000 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.4 per round
    • Made by Federal
  22. Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition

    $574.99

    2 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #1 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1040 FPS
  23. Federal Vital-Shok 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $549.99

    1 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
    • 250 Rounds
    • $2.2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  24. Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $10.99

    67 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1290 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  25. Remington 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition

    $10.99

    48 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #000 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
  26. Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $10.99

    60 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1520 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2805 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  27. Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $10.49

    76 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1140 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.1 per round
    • Made by Federal
  28. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

    $10.15

    66 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1145 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.03 per round
    • Made by Federal
  29. Winchester Defender 12 Gauge Ammo - 100 Rounds of 1 oz. Segmented Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $199.99

    10 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2484 ft lbs
  30. Hornady Heavy Magnum Coyote 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-1/2 oz. 00 Buckshot Ammunition

    $19.99

    65 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
    • 10 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  31. Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition

    $9.99

    47 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #1 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1250 FPS
  32. Federal Premium LE 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $9.99

    63 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1650 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  33. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $9.99

    74 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2487 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  34. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $9.99

    45 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1290 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  35. Federal LE Tactical 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

    $9.99

    74 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1325 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  36. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Slug Ammunition

    $9.99

    73 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1610 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2521 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Federal
  37. Hornady 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

    $18.99

    77 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    • 10 Rounds
    • $1.9 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  38. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $9.49

    72 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1610 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2518 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $1.9 per round
    • Made by Federal
  39. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $9.49

    63 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1300 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1643 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $1.9 per round
    • Made by Federal
  40. Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

    $8.99
    As low as $8.75 in bulk
    • $8.75 each if you buy 5 - save 3%

    62 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #00 Buck
    Shot Material Lead
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1145 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $1.75 to $1.8 per round
    • Made by Federal
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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.

What are the most popular Buck Shot types you sell?

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.

Molly Carter
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Molly Carter

Customer Reviews

  • Fed said:

    Basically a perfect deal, my fiat currency went farther than expected!

  • Danny said:

    The best ammo for a 12 gauge shotgun. Fast delivery and a great price! Nice discount as well. I will only purchase from here from now on!

  • Jt said:

    Would buy again.

  • Aces and 8s said:

    I love these rounds, 00 buck out if a 2 3/4 shell with this kinda punch is second to none, no misfires and no jams consistently and when you are done doing 19 in a row, there's tnothing left but fire and dust... I just hate not being able to get more

  • Mark A said:

    AMMO.COM, i LOVE this place. Good deals, pretty good selection, Great customer service. BUT, THE SHIPPING.... i didnt know the warehouse was in my backyard, lol. NO, but really, the fastest shipping ive ever encountered. THE only place to buy = AMMO.com nothing else to say.

  • james said:

    performance great

  • sixftmoose said:

    I have always trusted Federal ammo to be good quality and this 12 gauge ammo once again proves to me that Federal knows what they are doing when it comes to making ammo! I have had no problems what so ever with any of the ammo I purchased from Ammo.com and I'm a life long customer after dealing with them, the ammo arrived quickly and has served its purpose. I used the ammo in my brand new Mossberg 500 and it cycled properly with no problems, consistent pattern, reasonable recoil and came in a handy little ammo can in great shape (Nice little bonus if you ask me!) I would recommend this ammo to anyone looking for a good quality 00 Buck.

  • Hondobob said:

    I've gone through two cans of this excellent shotgun ammo without complaint. It cycles just fine in my old Winchester 1897, High Standard Supermatic, and a Norinco clone of the Colt 1878 side-by-side. Good patterns and power with manageable recoil. Some ammo cans are loaded with 25-round boxes, others with smaller boxes, but always a total of 175 rounds. An excellent choice for hunting or defense. I'm buying more when it's available.

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  • Ronald said:

    Researched 12 ga 00 Buck ammo. availability and price locally and on-line before finding Ammo.com. (referred by a friend). Pleasantly surprised by the stock and price of this and other cal. of ammunition at Ammo.com. Order arrived super fast and I am very pleased with selection, price, and delivery of my order. How pleased? Well I sent a link to all my friends and associates about Ammo.com. Great to know that 1% of my sale went to a 2nd Amendment - Pro-Gun organization of my choice too! Keep up the great work Ammo.com.

  • spymyeyes said:

    Quality ammo MADE IN AMERICA! Every round went bang and cycled perfectly. For bulk orders they should cut down on the excessive packaging. 50 or 100 rounds per box instead of 5 rounds per box.

  • Justin said:

    Will order again

  • Tinacn said:

    When I bought a used Mossberg-manufactured12ga fully rifled slug barrel for my Remington 870, I bought several different brands and loadings of slugs to pattern from the bench. These slugs shot the tightest groups of ANY I tried, had manageable recoil and were among the least expensive per round. I had Brenneke-style slugs, plain rifled Foster unsaboted slugs, as well as a couple of the newer saboted, all copper and copper hollow-point types costing $3-$4 or more per round. Some 2 3/4" and some 3". I see no reason to sue any other brand or load in my particular shotgun.

  • Lou said:

    Quality ammo at reasonable prices. Fast shipment. Ammo.com will always be my source for ammo.

  • Brown said:

    The Best Ammo

  • WICKEDMIKE said:

    REALLY NICE!

  • George said:

    Shot 2" groups at 50 yds. Fun for range day and hitting melons. Not super expensive.

  • JOHNTHEFOX said:

    FEDERAL AND CENTURION 2 3/4" HP SLUGS SHOOT EXACTLY THE SAME! CENTURION IS CHEAPER AND CANNOT BE FOUND. FEDERAL 2 3/4" HP SLUGS WILL KILL DEER UP TO 110 YARDS. IF YOU WISH TO IMPROVE ACCURACY THEN GET YOUR BARREL CRYOED AT 300BELOW.COM. I'VE HAD MY GUNS AND KNIVES CRYOED THERE FOR 30 YEARS AND I'VE NEVER HAD A BAD RESULT! I CAN PUT THE FIRST 2 SLUGS IN TE SAME HOLE SHOOTING FREEHAND. THE THIRD IS 2"S TO THE RIGHT OF THE SECOND SHOT.

  • Bang-Bang Tazzzmanik said:

    Will order more products in the near future. Very happy with service and product and price. Thanks.

  • scot said:

    these guys are awsome, it takes 5 days for me to get ammo, BUT i live on the west coast, so thats no problem. i shot 10 ronds without any problems.

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  • archie said:

    Outstanding performance,federal is now my home defense ammo!!

  • Russell said:

    Works great in my mossberg 940 tactical.

  • Dave said:

    Reviewed alot of u tube videos regarding this ammo. I purchased 12ga and 20ga and both performed flawlessly out of my mossberg 590 and sa 20 guns. The pattern itself is perfect for what I want in a home defense round. 10yds 1" - 1-1/4" , 20 yds 3" - 3-1/2", 40 yds 9"- 10" pattern. No fliers. Very impressive ammo.