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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.

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.

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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

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Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition

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Al said:
Great value and great performance from a reliable brand, significant less recoil than a 3 inch shell that better suits my needs for home defense.
Rose said:
Seems to work well and the casings are clean and in good condition
Lonster said:
I only gave a 1 star for performance. Reason - nobody has tried to break into my house, if it should happen I'll update the performance rating

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

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Woodmstr408 said:
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Bruce said:
Good performer for trap
East NY said:
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Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot Ammunition

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Buster said:
My daily target shells.
Bubba said:
Little costly and shipping cost kill me.

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

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Thomas said:
Great price shipping ease of ordering awesome company will buy again
John said:
Great value and you can reload them.

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

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Stepper4jesus said:
Good shells, always a fun experience, never a misfire and surprisingly really accurate so yay to Winchester

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 - 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

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

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winchester AA Xtra-Lite 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #9 Shot Ammunition

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

Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) 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. #4 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #9 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fiocchi Target Shooting Dynamics 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

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

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

Winchester AA Lite Handicap 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1 oz. #8 Shot 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