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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Rio Royal Star 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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Danb said:
This ammo does very well in a semi auto shotgun. I have a variety of shotguns and frm pump to gas it cycles as well as anything else I have run.

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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

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Steve D. said:
The Federal LE127 is the round for the Benelli M4...... period.

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Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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WICKEDMIKE said:
They were really nice and I enjoyed them

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

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Buzzkill said:
I wish the shooter performed as well as these rounds! I shoot 250 and one week I was red hot and the second round I was cold! So basically When it was warmer I thought the rounds shot hot....but in the cooler weather the gun performed better. These were an excellent target round for shooting skeet for the price!

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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.

Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

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Ro said:
Have always used Sellier and Bellot 9mm ammo but thought I would give the 12 gauge ammo a try. Glad I did wasn't disappointed shot 50 rounds so far and no duds.

Rio Ammunition 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

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Debra said:
Great buy and was here in just a few days! I will be shopping here again. Just waiting for the ammo I need to be restocked. Thank you so much.
dakitan said:
shoots great holds a good pattern would buy again. but then i already did
Dave said:
Good ammo at a fair price worked well in my pump and semi auto. The only down fall I see is I wish the wad covered the shot so the lead wouldn't dirty the barrel as much. Over all very happy.
Tazz said:
Great Ammo, I am looking forward to buying more in the future!!!
Dave said:
I bought this ammo for a good price, Shot a few boxes shot and cycled flawlessly. Would recommend to a friend.

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Fiocchi High Velocity 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

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PatrioticSpirit said:
The ammo has the power to reach to the tops of the trees. Would definitely recommend.

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Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #5 Shot Ammunition

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Bill said:
Good

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Sterling 12 Gauge Ammo - 200 Rounds of 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammunition

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Mase said:
good ammo at A decent Price no issues.
Niki said:
It fed flawlessly in my bullpup shotgun. Great ammo at a great price. I will be purchasing more.
John said:
shot just fine, no problems...
kingfish said:
need more
Dave said:
Very Please and Happy with the performance and quality of the Sterling 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot Ammo! loaded, chambered, and fired smoothly, and easily every shot! Would highly recommend this ammo! Great product at a great price!

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NobelSport 12 ga Ammo - 10 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

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George said:
Cycled fine in VR80. Consistent spread and damage.
KG said:
Great ammo. Never had a cycle problem even with the Mini buck. Cycled well in my Benelli M$
csurge said:
Good stuff love shooting my 12gauge
Shedon said:
Tajnk you for the product and value. It has been such a challenge to find ammo let alone good ammo and a fair price.
Whistle-Pig said:
Ran flawless im my VR60
Sm1ty said:
Got my ammo in less than 24 hours both times ive ordered .. im 100% pleased with amm.com and will definetly be using again and would recommend to use
William said:
Good price and great ammo what else can you ask for. Oh and fast shipping!
Gunslinger said:
These shells are longer than 2 3/4" but shorter than 3", which means you'll one less in your tube magazine than expected. So just treat them like 3" shells.

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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

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Thomas said:
Love it. Shot straight and fast

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-3/16 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

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Nick said:
Got exactly what I wanted, on time and the performance was excellent. I would recommend this and will definitely buy again.

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

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Bud Jones said:
Tight pattern maximizing impact on threat. Never had one fail to fire. My go to self defense shell. And fun to shoot.

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

Stars & Stripes 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck Ammunition

Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

Rio Ammunition 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

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

Fiocchi High Velocity 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #5 Shot Ammunition

Aguila Minishell 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 5/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Panzer Defense Lequian 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of High Velocity 2-3/4" 1-1/4 oz. #5 Shot Ammunition

Panzer Defense Lequian Special HV 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Rio Ammunition 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

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

Sterling 12 Gauge Ammo - 200 Rounds of 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammunition

NobelSport 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 2-3/4" #00 Buck Ammunition

Aguila Minishell 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 5/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Winchester Military 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammunition

Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #4 Shot (Lead) 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

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Sellier and Bellot 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1 oz. #4 Buck Ammunition

NobelSport 12 ga Ammo - 10 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

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

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-3/8 oz. #4 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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

Remington Express XLR 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #5 Shot Ammunition

Federal Shorty Shotshell 12 Gauge Ammo - 100 Rounds of 11/16 oz. #4 Buck Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-3/16 oz. #00 Buck Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-3/8 oz. #5 Nickel Plated Lead Shot Ammunition

Rio Ammunition 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #00 Buck Ammunition

Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Fiocchi 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-3/8 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

Sellier and Bellot 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition

Sterling 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 9 Pellets 00 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