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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
43 In stock now
$4.25 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 85¢ Cost Per Round
- Remington SKU SP12RS
- UPC 047700020907
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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition
8 In stock now
$215.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 10 Rounds of Rifled Slug Ammunition
62 In stock now
$8.75 Price- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Discount Slug
- 7/8 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 87.5¢ Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12LESLUG
- UPC 762344703794
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 80 Rounds of Rifled Slug Ammunition
13 In stock now
$70.00 Price- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Discount Slug
- 7/8 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 87.5¢ Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12FLESLU
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 80 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
19 In stock now
$70.00 Price- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 87.5¢ Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12FLRSLU
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
64 In stock now
$8.75 Price- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 87.5¢ Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12LRSLUG
- UPC 762344706092
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Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
77 In stock now
$4.49 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
81 In stock now
$4.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 90¢ Cost Per Round
- Federal SKU F127 RS
- UPC 029465009915
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
64 In stock now
$4.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Wolf 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
35 In stock now
$4.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Wolf
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
7 In stock now
$224.99 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Discount Buck Shot
- #00 Buck Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 90¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XB1200
- UPC 020892007208
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
13 In stock now
$225.99 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Buck Shot
- #00 Buck Bullet
- Shotshell Primer
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 90.4¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU Q1544
- UPC 50020892018803
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Winchester Winchester Drylok Super Steel Magnum 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-3/8 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition
14 In stock now
$22.90 Price- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Waterfowl
- 1-3/8 oz.
- #4 Shot Bullet
- 3" Shell Length
- 91.6¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XSM1234
- UPC 020892007789
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Winchester DryLok Super Steel 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-3/8 oz. #2 Shot Ammunition
14 In stock now
$22.99 Price- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Waterfowl
- 1-3/8 oz.
- #2 Shot Bullet
- 3" Shell Length
- 92¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XSM1232
- UPC 020892007765
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
16 In stock now
$23.00 Price- 25 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Winchester Drylok Super Steel High Velocity 12 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition
58 In stock now
$23.00 Price- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 25 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Waterfowl
- 1-1/4 oz.
- #4 Shot Bullet
- Boxer Primer
- 3" Shell Length
- 92¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU SSH1234
- UPC 020892013834
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 15 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
18 In stock now
$14.00 Price- 15 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 15 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Discount Buck Shot
- #00 Buck Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 93.3¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XB1200VP
- UPC 20892014664
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 100 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
15 In stock now
$95.00 Price- 100 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition
3 In stock now
$240.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Federal LE Tactical 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
78 In stock now
$4.99 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
68 In stock now
$4.99 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- Shotshell Primer
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 99.8¢ Cost Per Round
- Remington SKU SP12RSB
- UPC 047700347951
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Federal LE 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of FliteControl 00 Buck Ammunition
61 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
79 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Federal 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
67 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
- Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Federal SKU LE127 RS
- UPC 029465018689
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 80 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
16 In stock now
$80.00 Price- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 80 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Discount Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12FSLUG
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Fiocchi 12 ga Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
77 In stock now
$10.00 Price- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- New Condition
- 10 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
- Shot
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Fiocchi SKU 12SLUG
- UPC 762344704067
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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of #4 Buck Ammunition
78 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Remington 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition
60 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
- Slug
- 1 oz.
- Rifled Slug Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Remington SKU RR12RSB - 20285
- UPC 047700347905
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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
64 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of #5 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
16 In stock now
$10.00 Price- 10 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 10 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Turkey
- 1-7/8 oz.
- #5 Shot Bullet
- 3" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU X123MT5
- UPC 020892017573
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Winchester 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. 00 Buck Ammunition
60 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Discount Buck Shot
- 1-1/8 oz.
- #00 Buck Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.00 Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XB1200TG
- UPC 020892022379
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of #4 Buck Ammunition
1 In stock now
$260.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
81 In stock now
$5.25 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Buck Shot
- #00 Buck Bullet
- Shotshell Primer
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.05 Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU Q1544
- UPC 020892018808
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Federal LE 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of FliteControl 00 Buck 8 Pellet Ammunition
37 In stock now
$5.45 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition
50 In stock now
$5.45 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of #4 Buck Ammunition
21 In stock now
$5.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 5 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Buck Shot
- #4 Buck Bullet
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- $1.10 Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XB124
- UPC 20892007109
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Remington 12 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of #4 Buck Ammunition
6 In stock now
$5.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of 00 Buck Ammunition
2 In stock now
$275.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Federal 12 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 000 Buck Ammunition
38 In stock now
$5.50 Price- 5 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition
2 In stock now
$280.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Buck Shot
- #1 Buck Bullet
- 3" Shell Length
- $1.12 Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU XB1231
- UPC 50020892007043
12 Gauge Shotgun Shells
The most popular shotgun gauge in the world is the 12 gauge. Not only is it manufactured in a variety of loads that make it a great choice for hunting any North American game, but the 12 gauge is also effective as a home-defense cartridge. Learn More
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History of 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells
Used by hunters, sport shooters, military and law enforcement – the 12 gauge is the most used shotgun to this day, and it has existed in its current cartridge configuration since the late 1800s.
Shotgun shell casings were originally full-length brass or paper hulls with a brass base. Some were sold loaded, but it was also possible to buy them primed and unloaded (which allowed the shooter to load the shell as they desired). In 1884, Frank Chamberlin patented a machine with the ability to load 1,500 shotshells per hour, a remarkable feat at the time. Within 10 years, Chamberlin had become a direct competitor with Winchester and the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the end for Chamberlin, as he was competing against his suppliers. Chamberlin left the ammunition industry by 1900, and focused instead on trapshooting devices.
Shotgun ammo technology grew by leaps and bounds in the first 50 years of the 1900s. Brass hulls were replaced by paper hulls, and smokeless powder (cleaner and more powerful) replaced black powder. Remington blazed the trail with new products for shotgunners, including the introduction of its Model 870 shotgun in 1951. Nine years later, Remington introduced shotgun shells with plastic hulls – which featured a more robust case and kept the contents of the case dry even in the field. Within the next year, O.F. Mossberg & Sons introduced their iconic pump shotgun, the Model 500.
Shotgun shells commonly fire shot or slug projectiles. Shot is usually made up of pellets of lead or steel, but shot loads of tungsten and bismuth are also available. Pellet sizes vary between 0.36” (000 Buck) and 0.08” (#9 shot). Shotguns are used to hunt birds of all sizes – some jurisdictions even allow hunting with shotguns for large game, including deer.
Shotgun slugs are single solid projectiles designed for hunting large game closer than 100 yards. They work well in hunting because the large size transfers high energy into the target. Some shotgun barrels spin the slug with rifling for added accuracy, while other slugs are wrapped in a sabot – which is designed to increase range and accuracy of the slug in exchange for projectile weight and energy transfer.
The use of the 12 gauge for self defense is once again on the rise, and specialty ammunition is being produced – including options for low recoil, and combinations of buckshot and smaller pellets. Proficiency with a shotgun for self defense comes more quickly than it does with a handgun, due to the greater inherent accuracy of a long gun. Additionally, 12 gauge shotguns enjoy the advantage of imparting greater energy than a handgun, as well as having decreased issues with over-penetration.
From personal protection to many different types of hunting, the 12 gauge is a good choice for many tasks – which is why this shotgun ammunition will likely remain popular for a long time to come.
Customer Reviews
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- Ariel said:
"This is great low recoil buckshot, it's perfect for pistol grip only shotguns because of its low recoil. The pattern is also very tight. The crimp is also better than what I usually see on other brands so the buffer wont leak out into the magazine tube. You can't go wrong with this ammo and I plan to order more when its back in stock."
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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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- WICKEDMIKE said:
"They were really nice and I enjoyed them"
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- 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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- Eijr1 said:
"Great ammo"
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- Silly_Dog said:
"This is my first time to order from Ammo.com. i could not be more pleased with the quality of ammo, the value and the great customer service I received. I like the fact that they donate to such worthy causes. I will purchase from Ammo.com again!!! "