Buy 12 Gauge Ammo From 35 Premium Retailers
| Product / Ballistic Profile | Rounds | Base Price & CPR | Shipping / Surcharge | True Landed CPR | Total Delivered | Retailer Trust | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Winchester 12ga 3" #4 Long Beard XR Ammunition 10rds - STLB1234
1-3/4 ozgr
Copper
|
10 |
$28.08
$2.81 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$3.88
/ rd
|
$38.76
Delivered Total
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Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
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RIO 12GA 2 3/4 1-1/4OZ #5 1330FPS
1-1/4 ozgr
|
5 |
$14.13
$2.83 / rd
|
local_shipping $19.95 Shipped |
$6.82
/ rd
|
$34.08
Delivered Total
|
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BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
|
| 25 |
$70.99
$2.84 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$3.44
/ rd
|
$85.94
Delivered Total
|
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BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.41
$2.84 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$4.34
/ rd
|
$43.36
Delivered Total
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Global Ordnance
★ 4.3
(187k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.49
$2.85 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.83 Shipped |
$4.33
/ rd
|
$43.32
Delivered Total
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Ammunition Depot
★ 4.8
(1,096k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.49
$2.85 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.83 Shipped |
$4.33
/ rd
|
$43.32
Delivered Total
|
verified
Ammunition Depot
★ 4.8
(1,096k reviews)
|
||
| 25 |
$71.49
$2.86 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.83 Shipped |
$3.45
/ rd
|
$86.32
Delivered Total
|
verified
Ammunition Depot
★ 4.8
(1,096k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.69
$2.87 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$3.94
/ rd
|
$39.37
Delivered Total
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Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
||
| 80 |
$229.99
$2.87 / rd
|
local_shipping Free Ship above $149 |
$2.87
/ rd
|
$229.99
Delivered Total
|
Fiocchi USA
★ 4.5
(0k reviews)
|
||
| 80 |
$229.99
$2.87 / rd
|
local_shipping Free Ship above $149 |
$2.87
/ rd
|
$229.99
Delivered Total
|
Fiocchi USA
★ 4.5
(0k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.89
$2.89 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$3.96
/ rd
|
$39.57
Delivered Total
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Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
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FEDERAL FORCE X2
9 pelletgr
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.40
/ rd
|
$43.98
Delivered Total
|
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Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
FEDERAL 12 GA
6 pelletsgr
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.40
/ rd
|
$43.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
| 10 |
$28.96
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$4.39
/ rd
|
$43.91
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
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Browning B193121221 BXS Shotshell Deer 12 GA 2.75 1 oz #1 5 rd Box
1 ozgr
Shotshell
|
5 |
$14.52
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$5.89
/ rd
|
$29.47
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
|
| 5 |
$14.49
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$5.03
/ rd
|
$25.17
Delivered Total
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Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.49
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $11.95 Shipped |
$5.29
/ rd
|
$26.44
Delivered Total
|
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Gun Mag Warehouse
★ 3.6
(78k reviews)
|
||
Grand Slam, 12 Gauge, 6 Shot, 3 in, 1 3/4 oz, 1200 fps
1-3/4 ozgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.00 Shipped |
$4.10
/ rd
|
$40.99
Delivered Total
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Federal Premium
★ 3.4
(57k reviews)
|
|
Grand Slam, 12 Gauge, 5 Shot, 3 in, 1 3/4 oz, 1200 fps
1-3/4 ozgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.00 Shipped |
$4.10
/ rd
|
$40.99
Delivered Total
|
Federal Premium
★ 3.4
(57k reviews)
|
|
Grand Slam, 12 Gauge, 4 Shot, 3 in, 1 3/4 oz, 1200 fps
1-3/4 ozgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.00 Shipped |
$4.10
/ rd
|
$40.99
Delivered Total
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Federal Premium
★ 3.4
(57k reviews)
|
|
Grand Slam, 12 Gauge, 5 Shot, 2-3/4 in, 1 1/2 oz, 1200 fps
1-1/2 ozgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.00 Shipped |
$4.10
/ rd
|
$40.99
Delivered Total
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Federal Premium
★ 3.4
(57k reviews)
|
|
| 10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.00 Shipped |
$4.10
/ rd
|
$40.99
Delivered Total
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Federal Premium
★ 3.4
(57k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$28.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.83 Shipped |
$4.38
/ rd
|
$43.82
Delivered Total
|
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Ammunition Depot
★ 4.8
(1,096k reviews)
|
||
Federal Premium Personal Defense Shorty 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" #00 Buckshot 6 Pellets Case of 100 (10 Boxes of 10)
6 pelletsgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
100 |
$289.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping Free Ship above $100 |
$2.90
/ rd
|
$289.99
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
|
Federal Premium Personal Defense Force X2 12 Gauge Ammo 2-3/4" #00 Buckshot 9 Pellets Case of 50 (5 Boxes of 10)
9 pelletgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
50 |
$144.99
$2.90 / rd
|
local_shipping Free Ship above $100 |
$2.90
/ rd
|
$144.99
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
|
| 10 |
$29.09
$2.91 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$4.21
/ rd
|
$42.08
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
||
| 10 |
$29.19
$2.92 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$4.22
/ rd
|
$42.18
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.61
$2.92 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$5.91
/ rd
|
$29.56
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.61
$2.92 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$5.91
/ rd
|
$29.56
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.59
$2.92 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$5.05
/ rd
|
$25.27
Delivered Total
|
Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
||
Winchester Varmint X 12 GA 3-inch 1-1/2 Ounce BB Copper Plated Shot 10Rds
1-1/2 ozgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
10 |
$29.39
$2.94 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$4.24
/ rd
|
$42.38
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
|
| 10 |
$29.37
$2.94 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$4.43
/ rd
|
$44.32
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.69
$2.94 / rd
|
local_shipping $10.68 Shipped |
$5.07
/ rd
|
$25.37
Delivered Total
|
Palmetto State Armory
★ 4.2
(5,326k reviews)
|
||
Federal Premium Vital-Shok 12 Gauge Ammo 2-3/4" #00 Buckshot 9 Pellets Box of 5
9 pelletgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
5 |
$14.68
$2.94 / rd
|
local_shipping $16.00 Shipped |
$6.14
/ rd
|
$30.68
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
|
| 5 |
$14.76
$2.95 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$5.94
/ rd
|
$29.71
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.76
$2.95 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$5.94
/ rd
|
$29.71
Delivered Total
|
verified
BattleHawk Armory
★ 4.5
(1,573k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.75
$2.95 / rd
|
local_shipping $16.00 Shipped |
$6.15
/ rd
|
$30.75
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.75
$2.95 / rd
|
local_shipping $16.00 Shipped |
$6.15
/ rd
|
$30.75
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
||
| 5 |
$14.75
$2.95 / rd
|
local_shipping $16.00 Shipped |
$6.15
/ rd
|
$30.75
Delivered Total
|
Midway USA
★ 1.8
(591k reviews)
|
||
Federal Premium Max Buck 12 GA #1 Buck 16 Pellets 5-Rounds 2.75"
16 pelletsgr
Copper-Plated Lead
|
5 |
$14.79
$2.96 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$5.56
/ rd
|
$27.78
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
|
| 5 |
$14.79
$2.96 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$5.56
/ rd
|
$27.78
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
||
Winchester Long Beard XR 12 GA #5-Shot 10-Rounds 3" 50th Anniversary Edition
1-3/4 ozgr
Shotshell
|
10 |
$29.79
$2.98 / rd
|
local_shipping $12.99 Shipped |
$4.28
/ rd
|
$42.78
Delivered Total
|
verified
Grab A Gun
★ 4.4
(3,329k reviews)
|
|
| 25 |
$74.42
$2.98 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.95 Shipped |
$3.57
/ rd
|
$89.37
Delivered Total
|
Global Ordnance
★ 4.3
(187k reviews)
|
||
| 50 |
$148.75
$2.98 / rd
|
local_shipping $19.36 Shipped |
$3.36
/ rd
|
$168.11
Delivered Total
|
verified
True Shot Ammo
★ 4.5
(1,314k reviews)
|
||
FEDERAL PREMIUM
9 pelletgr
|
5 |
$14.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$6.00
/ rd
|
$29.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
| 5 |
$14.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$6.00
/ rd
|
$29.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
||
WINCHESTER DOUBLE X
2 OZgr
LEAD
|
10 |
$29.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.50
/ rd
|
$44.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
FEDERAL PREMIUM
2 OZgr
LEAD
|
10 |
$29.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.50
/ rd
|
$44.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
FEDERAL PREMIUM
2 OZgr
LEAD
|
10 |
$29.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.50
/ rd
|
$44.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
|
FEDERAL PREMIUM
2 OZgr
LEAD
|
10 |
$29.99
$3.00 / rd
|
local_shipping $14.99 Shipped |
$4.50
/ rd
|
$44.98
Delivered Total
|
verified
Guns Com
★ 4.6
(40,778k reviews)
|
12 Gauge Shotgun Ammo Specs
The 12 Gauge is the world's most popular and versatile shotgun shell caliber, featuring a true internal hull diameter of 18.53 mm (0.729 in). Commercial hulls are commonly produced in standard 2-3/4 inch, heavy 3-inch magnum, and ultra-heavy 3-5/0 inch lengths. Operating under SAAMI specifications, standard loads are rated for pressures up to 79.28 MPa (11,500 psi), while 3-inch and 3.5-inch magnums handle up to 96.53 MPa (14,000 psi). Payload weights range broadly from 7/8 oz light target loads up to crushing 2-1/4 oz magnum turkey and waterfowl loads, generating muzzle velocities from 1,100 to 1,700+ feet per second and muzzle energies averaging 2,000 to 3,500+ foot-pounds.
12 Gauge Shot Size & Ballistics Comparison Guide
Choosing the correct 12 gauge shell type and payload directly dictates whether your setup is optimized for clay target shattering, home defense, or long-range hunting.
Ballistics Disclaimer: 12 gauge performance varies drastically depending on whether you are shooting out of a smoothbore barrel with rifled slugs or a fully rifled slug barrel with sabot rounds.
Top-Selling 12 Gauge Ammo Brands In Stock
Use our sidebar filters to sort inventory by shell length (2-3/4", 3"), shot size, and slug type instantly.
BEST 12 GAUGE AMMO FOR SPECIFIC USES
Whether you are competing on clay shooting courses, securing your home, or hunting deer and waterfowl, pairing your shotgun with the correct 12 gauge shell is essential.
BEST FOR HOME DEFENSE
Top Pick: Federal FliteControl 00 Buck (LE132 00)
Runner-Up: Hornady Critical Defense 00 Buck
Featuring a revolutionary rear-deploying wad, FliteControl keeps buckshot pellets tightly clustered at room distances, preventing wild stray pellet spreads.
BEST FOR CLAY TARGETS & RANGE
Top Pick: Remington Gun Club 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz #8
Runner-Up: Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" #7.5
Clean-burning, soft-recoiling target loads designed for high-volume trap, skeet, and sporting clays practice without beating up your shoulder.
BEST FOR DEER HUNTING (SLUGS)
Top Pick: Hornady SST Sabot Slug 12ga
Runner-Up: Federal Power-Shok Rifled Slug
Delivers rifle-like accuracy out of rifled shotgun barrels, stretching your effective big-game hunting range past 150 to 200 yards.
BEST FOR WATERFOWL
Top Pick: Kent Faststeel 3" #2 or #BB
Runner-Up: Federal Speed-Shok Steel 3"
Expert Note: High-velocity non-toxic steel payloads optimized to penetrate through thick feathers and deliver ethical kills on ducks and geese.
12 Gauge Ammo FAQ & Purchasing Intelligence
monetization_on What is the current price of 12 Gauge ammo per round? expand_more
Standard 2-3/4 inch target and birdshot loads typically cost between $0.32 and $0.45 per round when purchased in bulk. Premium defensive buckshot and specialized sabot slugs generally range from $1.00 to $2.00+ per round.
security Can you shoot 3-inch magnum shells in a 2-3/4 inch chamber? expand_more
No, absolutely not. Attempting to chamber and fire a 3-inch or 3.5-inch shell in a shotgun restricted strictly to 2-3/4 inch chambers will prevent the hull from opening correctly, causing a catastrophic pressure spike and potential barrel rupture.
help Can you shoot 2-3/4 inch shells in a 3-inch or 3.5-inch chamber? expand_more
Yes, completely safely. Shotgun chambers are backward compatible, meaning a 3-inch or 3.5-inch chambered shotgun can safely fire shorter 2-3/4 inch target loads and buckshot without any issue.
info What is the difference between rifled slugs and sabot slugs? expand_more
Rifled slugs (Foster slugs) are designed to be fired out of smoothbore shotgun barrels, using internal fins to stabilize in flight. Sabot slugs are encased in a plastic sleeve and engineered specifically to be fired out of fully rifled shotgun barrels for extreme accuracy.
fitness_center Is 12 Gauge heavy on recoil? expand_more
Recoil varies drastically depending on your load. Light target loads produce very mild, comfortable recoil, whereas heavy 3-inch magnum buckshot and slug rounds deliver a substantial punch that benefits from a firm shoulder mount.