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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
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  1. Sterling 20 Gauge Ammo - 200 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    $149.99
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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1360 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1347 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • 75¢ per round
    • Made by Sterling

  2. Fiocchi 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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    $18.99
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    Bullet type #6 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1220 FPS
    • 25 Rounds
    • 76¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi

  3. Remington Pheasant Loads 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition

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    $19.99

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    Bullet type #6 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1220 FPS

  4. Federal Speed-Shok 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 2-3/4" 3/4 oz. #4 Shot Ammunition

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    Bullet type #4 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1425 FPS
    • 25 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  5. Fiocchi 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #4 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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    $21.99
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    Bullet type #4 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1200 FPS
    • 25 Rounds
    • 88¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi

  6. Sterling 20 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    $8.99
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    145 In stock now

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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1360 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1347 ft lbs
    • 10 Rounds
    • 89.9¢ per round
    • Made by Sterling

  7. Winchester 20 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    $249.99

    $224.99

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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1865 ft lbs

  8. Rio Ammunition 20 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition

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    $229.99

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    Bullet type #1 Buck
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1345 FPS

  9. Winchester 20 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    $7.59
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    144 In stock now

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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1865 ft lbs

  10. Federal 20 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Rifled Slug Ammunition

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    124 In stock now

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    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1864 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $1.6 per round
    • Made by Federal

  11. Winchester 20 Gauge Ammo - 10 Rounds of 1-1/4 oz. #5 Shot (Lead) Ammunition

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    $17.99
    As low as $17.75 in bulk
    • $17.75 each if you buy 5 - save 1%
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    Bullet type #5 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1185 FPS
    • 10 Rounds
    • $1.77 to $1.8 per round
    • Made by Winchester

  12. Federal Vital-Shok 20 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 3" 1-1/4 oz. #2 Buckshot Ammunition

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    $13.99
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    100 In stock now

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    Bullet type #2 Buck
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1100 FPS
    • 5 Rounds
    • $2.8 per round
    • Made by Federal

  13. Winchester Copper Impact 20 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 3/4 oz. Tipped Copper Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    121 In stock now

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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1600 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1847 ft lbs

  14. Federal Freight Train Copper 20 Gauge Ammo - 50 Rounds of 275 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    $199.99
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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2204 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $4 per round
    • Made by Federal

  15. Hornady 20 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 250 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    $20.00
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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1798 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $4 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  16. Remington 20 ga Ammo - 5 Rounds of 260 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1850 FPS

  17. Federal Freight Train Copper 20 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 275 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    52 In stock now

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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2204 ft lbs
    • 5 Rounds
    • $4.4 per round
    • Made by Federal

  18. Remington 20 ga 3" Ammo - 5 Rounds of 260 Grain Sabot Slug Ammunition

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    Bullet type Sabot Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2084 ft lbs

  19. Remington Premier TSS 20 Gauge Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1-1/2 oz. #7 Shot Ammunition

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    $48.85
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    Bullet type #7 Shot
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1100 FPS
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History of 20 Gauge Shotgun Shells

The 20 gauge began life as a muzzleloader with a 0.615-inch diameter bore before evolving into being packaged in paper cartridges and eventually in today's familiar yellow plastic hulls. The choice of yellow as the color for 20 gauge shells was intentional, as it draws the attention of shooters—who use various shotgun gauges—to ensure they don't accidentally load a 20 gauge shell in the wrong gun, which would ruin their shotgun and possibly harm the shooter.

Commonly employed to hunt birds and small game, as well as that ever-elusive clay pigeon, hunters, and competitors, indicate that the number-one reason for using the 20 gauge (as opposed to the more powerful 12 and 16 gauges) is recoil. The recoil of the 20 gauge is described by many shooters as about 50 percent of a 12 gauge when fired out of a shotgun of the same type. The 20 gauge enjoys another advantage in that the gun can be lighter than the large shotguns without worrying about increased recoil. 20 gauge shotguns can be lighter than a 12 gauge shotgun by one, two, or several pounds.

What are the most popular 20 Gauge brands you sell?

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.

How Does The 20 Gauge Compare To Other Shotgun Gauges?

Gauge Recoil Pros Cons
12 gauge 20 Gauge has less 20 Gauge has lighter recoil 20 Gauge has less stopping power
.410 Bore 20 Gauge has more 20 Gauge has more stopping power 20 Gauge has heavier recoil

20 Gauge Ballistics: Chart of Average 20 Gauge Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

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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Customer Reviews

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GB 20 ga Ammo - 25 Rounds of 00 Buck 9P Ammunition
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  • Saiga D said:

    This is the largest pellet size buckshot I have found for a 20 ga, but its only between #2 and #1 buck. 9 pellets of 00 weighs 1.10 oz and are .330" while these are .290" and weigh .750 oz. I cut one open to check it out. Affordable stuff though and prob great for home defense with little recoil.

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Winchester 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 7/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
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  • Bob said:

    Used the ammo and was very pleased.

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Remington Pheasant Loads 20 Gauge Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition
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  • JR said:

    Ammo performed excellent in very challenging weather conditions.

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Rio Ammunition 20 Gauge Ammo - 250 Rounds of #1 Buck Ammunition
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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.