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The choice of many hunters for upland game and deer, the 20 gauge offers a sought-after light recoil. This versatile gauge has also made headway into the self-defense market with new specialty ammunition designed for personal protection. Though 20 gauge ammo is relatively inexpensive, you can save more by purchasing 20 gauge ammo in bulk. Learn More

Overview of 20 Gauge Shotgun Shells

Commonly employed to hunt birds, small game and to chase that ever-elusive clay pigeon. Shooters and competitors say the number-one reason to pick a 20 gauge over the heavier 12-gauge or 16-gauge is recoil. Many describe 20-gauge recoil as roughly half that of a 12 gauge when fired from comparable shotguns, which makes the gun easier to swing and shoot all day. Because of the lighter felt recoil, 20-gauge shotguns can also be built several pounds lighter than a 12 gauge without becoming uncomfortable to shoot. For close-range turkey work, the right 20-gauge turkey loads give you the pattern density and terminal performance you need, and if you want a quick buying guide, see our best 20 gauge ammo picks or best turkey loads to find in-stock loads we recommend.

What are the most popular 20 Gauge brands you sell?

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How Does The 20 Gauge Compare To Other Shotgun Gauges?

Shell Length	Shot Ozs.	Shot Sizes	Load Style	Dram Equivalent	Velocity (fps)
3" Magnum	1-1/4	2, 4, 5, 6, 7-1/2	Premium	3	1185
	1-1/4	4, 6	Wingmaster	Max	1185
	1-1/4	4, 6	Multi-Shot	3	1200
	1-1/4	4, 6	Multi-Shot	3	1200
	1-1/4	2, 4, 2006	Turkey	3	1250
	1-1/4	n/a	Hevi-Shot	Max	n/a
	1-1/8	4, 6	High Density	Max	1300
	1	2, 3, 2004	Hypersonic	Max	n/a
	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Steel	3-1/4	1330
	1	Hex, 2, 5	Blind Side	Max	1300
	7/8	2, 4	Steel	Max	1300
	7/8	3, 4	FS Lead	Max	1500
	5/8	275 gr.	Saboted Slug	Max	1900
	3/4	Slug	TruBall Slug	Max	1700
2-3/4"	5/8	Slug	Slug, Saboted	Max	1580
	5/8	Copper Slug	Slug, Rifled	2-3/4	1450
	3/4	Slug	Saboted Slug	Max	1570
	3/4	Slug	Slug, Rifled	Max	1480
	260 Grain	Slug	Partition Gold Slug	Max	1900
	260 Grain	Platinum Tip	Core-Lokt Ultra	Max	1700
	260 Grain	2, 3, 4, 6	Saboted Slug	Max	1425
	3/4	Slug	Steel	Max	1800
	250 Grain	Slug	SST Slug	Max	1800
	1/2	2/.60 Rubber Balls	Rifled, Slug	Max	900
	1-1/8	4, 6, 7-1/2	Magnum	2-3/4	1175
	1	4, 5, 6, 7-1/2, 8, 9	High Velocity	2-3/4	1220
	1	4, 6	Bismuth	Max	1200
	1	5	Hevi-Shot	Max	1250
	1	4, 6, 7-1/2	Supreme H-V	Max	1300
	1	4, 5, 2006	FS Lead	Max	1350
	7/8	2, 3, 2004	Steel	Max	1500
	1	6, 7-1/2, 8	Standard Velocity	2-1/2	1165
	7/8	8	Clays	2-1/2	1200
	7/8	6, 7-1/2, 8	Promotional	2-1/2	1210
	1	8, 9	Target	2-1/2	1165
	7/8	7-1/2, 8	Clays	Max	1275
	7/8	8, 9	Target	2-1/2	1200
	3/4	2, 4	Steel	Max	1425
	7/8	7	Steel - Target	2-1/2	1200
	7/8	8	Low Recoil	1-1/2	980
	1	Slug	Buckhammer	Max	1500
	5/8	Copper Slug	Saboted Slug	Max	1500

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Sam Jacobs

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George said:
Fired 1 box so far from my Mossberg 500. Goes boom, ejects, and cycles as it is supposed. Patterns well at 20' and penetrates thru a Franzi wine box stuffed with wet newspaper. Probably great zombie killing ammo at 7 to 10 yards.

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Scheduled for Sporting Clay with grandkid at resort . . . great purchase, good quality load!
smktortoise said:
Best for trap and I use it for rabbits.

Bullet Points: 20 Gauge Ammo

Since many take their first shots with a 20 gauge, it’s no surprise this gauge remains special to shooters, and it remains the choice among hunters and competition shooters today.
Yellow as the color for 20 gauge shells was intentional, as it draws the attention of shooters who might have used the wrong gauge – a mistake that would ruin their shotgun or possibly harm the shooter.
Commonly used to hunt birds, small game and that elusive clay pigeon – hunters and competitors indicate that the number-one reason for using the 20 gauge is its recoil (which is about half that of a 12 gauge).

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