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Ammunition Shotgun Ammo 12 Gauge Ammo

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More than half of all shotguns are chambered for 12 gauge ammo. The popularity of this shotshell is a result of its versatility. 12 gauge shotgun shells are appropriately sized for a variety of activities like bird hunting, deer hunting, home defense, and competitive shotgun shooting, such as trap or skeet. While it generally delivers light to moderate felt recoil, 12 gauge ammo is also available in hard-hitting magnum loads. Whether you're looking for 12 gauge buckshot, birdshot, slugs, or other 12 gauge shotgun shells, you can find them all right here. We also have a wide variety of 12 gauge 3 inch shells, as well as plenty of other lengths, so you can get the perfect ammo for any situation or activity.

What Are the Different Types of 12 Gauge Shells?

The main types of shotgun shells are birdshot, slugs, and buckshot. Some manufacturers load 12 gauge shells with either lead or a lead-free material like steel or tungsten. What is loaded in 12 gauge ammo affects it's muzzle velocity and energy. For example, on paper, a 12ga target shell by Winchester Ammunition weighing 1 ounce and measuring in at 2.75-inches in length will deliver a muzzle velocity of 1,180 feet per second. While this is standard for this shell, a 12 gauge shell from Federal Premium Field & Range with a 1-ounce slug has a muzzle velocity of 1,375 ft/s.

What Is the Difference Between Buckshot vs. Slug?

Buckshot was originally designed for deer hunting. 12 gauge buckshot ammo holds a varying number of large, round pellets. For example, one of the most common types of buckshot is 00 Buck (pronounced double-aught buck), and it holds 9 pellets. On the other hand, a 12 gauge slug is a single projectile, usually shaped like a traditional bullet but being much larger and weighing about 1 ounce. Buckshot works because the pellets spread, but it loses accuracy at range. Slugs are beneficial because they tend to remain accurate at longer distances and pack a larger punch, but sacrifice the spread.

What Is the Difference Between 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge Ammo?

The smaller the gauge of a rifle, the larger the shell it accepts. This also usually means that the shell is more powerful, has larger projectiles, and contains more propellant. Therefore, a 12 gauge shotgun is made for much larger game than a 20 gauge shotgun, which is usually only used for target shooting and small bird and game hunting. Additionally, the shells are often longer in length with smaller gauges, which is why 3 inch shells are a popular form of 12 gauge ammo.

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