12 Gauge Ammo
12 gauge shotshells are versatile tools for every purpose: hunting, self-defense, law enforcement, and even military operations. The 12 gauge has a bore of about .73 inches or 18.53mm; shells for it come in a wide variety of configurations for different purposes. Standard length 2-3/4"" shells offer less firepower than "magnum" 3-inch shells, but produce lower recoil; magnum shells are generally used only for hunting. You'll find 12 gauge ammo for hunters, trapshooters, and self-defense for sale here at Widener's.
In general, 12ga. hunting loads typically fire 8-10 pellets of 00 buckshot at a muzzle velocity of around 1,325 feet per second; self-defense loads often produce around 1,200 feet per second in order to reduce recoil and overpenetration risk. Slugs, on the other hand, fire a large projectile (usually about one ounce) at a much higher velocity to extend the shotgun's reach. Some slugs use a saboted design intended for a rifled barrel only.
While not suited for self-defense or deer hunting, birdshot loads are a great choice for bird hunting or target shooting. 12 gauge shotguns are the standard for sporting clays, a sport vaguely reminiscent of golf that is played over several prepared positions with clay pigeons.
Steel birdshot loads in particular are a must have for waterfowl hunting, as environmental protection laws typically prohibit the use of lead shot in aquatic habitats.
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Hornady Heavy Magnum Coyote 12 Gauge 3" 1-1/2 oz. BB Shot – 10 Rounds
$18.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 1-1/2 oz. Bullet Type BB Shot Use Type heavy game hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 86222 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 090255862225 Cost Per Round $1.88 per round These magnum 12 gauge shells from Hornady were made specifically for coyote hunting: a practice which not only nets warm meals and nice pelts but helps control the population of an invasive, potentially disease-spreading species while protecting smaller game targets for harvesting during the appropriate seasons. This shotshell's hull measures three inches in length and contains a powerful powder charge for increased effectiveness out to 50 yards. The shot load comprises 1-1/2 ounces of BB sized (.18 caliber) birdshot which offers devastating energy with minimal fur damage.
In addition, the shot has been nickel-plated which gives it extra hardness and ability to stay rounded during firing; this shrinks patterns, ensures performance at distance, and allows for deeper penetration into the vital organs inside the chest cavity. The shot resides within Hornady's Versatite wad (same design as Federal's Flitecontrol) which exits the muzzle with the shot before braking to the rear after a few feet, dramatically reducing pattern diameter for dense, hard-hitting effect. Hornady powers the shell with their own blend of clean-burning propellant which is ignited by a reliable 209 primer.
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Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge 2-3/4" #4 Buck – 5 Rounds
$9.55Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #4 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU XB124 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892007109 Cost Per Round $1.91 per round Winchester produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 2-3/4" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 5 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge 2-3/4" #1 Buck – 5 Rounds
$9.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #1 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU XB121 Shot Material Lead Primer Type Shotshell Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892007093 Cost Per Round $1.97 per round Winchester is an American company with well over a century of experience designing calibers, engineering firearms, and pumping out dependable ammunition for a wide variety of purposes. As such, these 12 gauge buckshot shells are a great choice for hunting deer at close range and defending your personal domicile whether it be with a Mossberg 590A1 or a Benelli M2. Each shell fires 16 .30 caliber pellets which carry devastating ballistic energy along with them.
Soft granules of buffering media keep the shot pellets from flattening out against one another so that they don't fly erratically out of their pattern cone or fail to penetrate sufficiently. The shot group sits atop Winchester's proven one-piece hinged wad which helps lessen felt recoil and ensure consistent muzzle velocities. These are contained within a moisture-resistant hull that is affixed to a high-brass head. A non-corrosive 209 primer provides clean ignition while a total length of 2-3/4 inches allows for use in nearly any 12 gauge shotgun on the market.
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Winchester Double-X Turkey 12 Gauge 3-1/2" 2 oz. #5 – 10 Rounds
$21.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 2 oz. Bullet Type #5 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STH12355 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3-1/2" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892012219 Cost Per Round $2.18 per round Winchester Double-X ammo provides the high performance and reach you need for turkey hunting. These 3-1/2" shells feature copper-plated shot and polymer buffers that significantly reduce pellet deformation for more consistent patterning.
Each shell in this box fires a 2-ounce column of #5 shot at a muzzle velocity of 1,300 feet per second. Such a powerful load results in a hefty kick, but also retains good accuracy at extended range.
This ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi and comes in boxes of 10.
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Federal Power-Shok 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1-1/4 oz. HP Rifled Slug – 5 Rounds
$11.25Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 1-1/4 oz. Bullet Type Rifled Slug Use Type hunting whitetail deer, hunting Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU F130RS Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 029465009946 Cost Per Round $2.25 per round If you're looking for a good load for hunting whitetail deer, hunting, you've come to the right page. This 12 Gauge ammo for sale features a 2-3/4" shell with shot. New from Federal, you will get excellent performance shot after shot as you work your way through all 5 of these rounds. Plus, when you buy from Widener's, you know you'll get fast shipping with a customer service team that stands behind everything we sell.Customer Reviews
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Great Slugs!
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Federal makes great ammunition. These slugs were very accurate and I didn't have any issues with them. I will continue to choose these as my preferred rifled slugs.
Review by Mike (Posted on 5/27/2023)
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Winchester Double X 12 Gauge 3-1/2" 2 oz. #4 Tukery Load – 10 Rounds
$22.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 2 oz. Bullet Type #4 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STH12354 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3-1/2" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892012196 Cost Per Round $2.28 per round Winchester produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 3-1/2" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 10 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 00 Buck – 100 Rounds
$229.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 100 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 86240 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 2-3/4" UPC Barcode 10090255862406 Cost Per Round $2.3 per round When you want something to put food on the table, defend your family, and have fun at the range with, the 12 gauge is the perfect firearm for you. Developed in the 1870's, this shotgun is still the most popular shotgun in America and is one of the most effective, close range firearms in the world. Used by militaries, civilians, and law enforcement around the world, the 12 gauge is just what you need for all your shooting endeavors.
Since just after the end of the Second World War, Hornady has been dedicated to making the high quality ammunition America needs, causing them to produce some of the most innovative and effective rounds of our time. These Hornady Critical Defense, 00 buckshot, 2 3/4" shells fire at 1600 feet per second and will have no trouble stopping anything that threatens you, whether it be a predator or a human attacker.
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Winchester Elite Long Beard XR Turkey 12 Gauge 3" 1-3/4 oz. #5 – 10 Rounds
$24.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 1-3/4 oz. Bullet Type #5 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STLB1235 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 020892021365 Cost Per Round $2.48 per round Winchester produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 3" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 10 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Winchester Elite Long Beard XR Turkey 12 Gauge 3" 1-3/4 oz. #4 – 10 Rounds
$24.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 1-3/4 oz. Bullet Type #4 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STLB1234 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 020892021341 Cost Per Round $2.48 per round Winchester produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 3" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 10 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Hornady 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1 oz. Critical Defense #00 Buck - 10 Rounds
$25.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 86240 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 2-3/4" UPC Barcode 090255862409 Cost Per Round $2.58 per round Home defense calls for a reliable, high-performance cartridge, and that’s exactly what you’ll get from this 10-round box. These Hornady Critical Defense 12-gauge shotgun shells use 8 pellets of #00 buckshot. Loaded into a 2.75-inch cartridge, the shot comes out of the barrel with a speed of 1,600 feet per second, giving you plenty of power and velocity to stop any threat to your home or your loved ones.
These 12-gauge rounds are part of the Critical Defense line from Hornady. They have a Versatite wad that gives the round tight patterns with consistency and precision. You can count on these rounds to deliver outstanding performance with no modification to your shotgun, and they perform as needed in both autoloading and pump action firearms.
Hornady is a Nebraska-based company that has been serving American gun owners since 1949. They began by creating rifle bullets for big game hunting cartridges but now create ammo for a wide range of uses.
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Federal Vital-Shok with FliteControl Wad 12 Pellets 12 Gauge 3" 00 Buck – 5 Rounds
$14.00Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU PFC157 00 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 029465025724 Cost Per Round $2.8 per round Federal produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 3" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 5 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge 3" 00 Buck – 5 Rounds
$14.45Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting whitetail deer, hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU XB12300 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 020892007031 Cost Per Round $2.89 per round The 12 gauge has been around since the 1870's and is the most popular shotgun in the United States. When you need something for close range power, the 12 gauge shotgun is the perfect firearm due to its amazing payload and energy. Whether you need to put food in the freezer, defend your family from intruders, or destroy clay targets at the range, the 12 gauge shotgun is reliable and effective.
Since 1866, Winchester has been putting out high quality firearms and ammunition. The Super-X line is designed to deliver excellent terminal performance without a premium price tag.
Each 3" hull in this box of 5 carries 15 pellets of 00 buckshot that leaves the barrel around 1210 feet per second. Winchester incorporates 209 primers for reliable ignition and clean burning, low flash powder in these shells.
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Federal Vital-Shok 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 00 Buck – 5 Rounds
$14.85Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 1-1/8 oz. Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU P154 00 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 029465001292 Cost Per Round $2.97 per round These 12 gauge 00 buckshot shells from Federal's Vital-Shok line are a small step up from budget loads that offer a bit more performance in both the hunting and home defense realms. Each of the nine 00 buck pellets in this shell is plated with copper, allowing the shot to resist deformation during barrel travel, an effort that is assisted by a cupped wad. Rounder pellets fly farther, group more closely together, and hit harder with penetrating power that will cause massive disruption in the chest cavity of a deer or an assailant.
When fired, the wad's piston-like bottom portion will collapse to reduce felt recoil while its skirt will flare outwards for efficient gas capture, contributing to consistent muzzle velocities. These components, along with clean-burning powder and a 209 primer, are contained within a high-brass head and moisture-repelling plastic hull. The reloadable hull has a strong crimp up top, a rolled edge for seamless insertion, and an unfolded length of 2-3/4 inches for safe compatibility with the most common 12 gauge shotgun chamber sizes.
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Winchester Double-X 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 00 Buck – 5 Rounds
$14.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU SB1200 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892017344 Cost Per Round $2.97 per round This high-velocity 12 gauge buckshot load from Winchester's Double-X series excels at hunting or defense against predators.
Each 2-3/4" shell in this box of 5 fires a 9-pellet load of copper-plated 00 buckshot at 1,450 feet per second. This is about 10% faster than typical full-power buckshot loads and results in better medium-range patterning and penetration at the cost of higher recoil.
Winchester shotshells are loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using reliable 209 primers and Grex polymer buffering to reduce shot deformation.
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Winchester Long Beard XR 12 Gauge 3-1/2" 2 oz. #4 – 10 Rounds
$29.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 2 oz. Bullet Type #4 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STLB12L4 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3-1/2" UPC Barcode 020892021280 Cost Per Round $2.98 per round Winchester produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 3-1/2" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 10 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with Lead shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Winchester Long Beard XR 12 Gauge 3-1/2" 2 oz. #5 – 10 Rounds
$29.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 2 oz. Bullet Type #5 Shot Use Type turkey hunting Quantity 10 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU STLB12L5 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3-1/2" UPC Barcode 020892021303 Cost Per Round $2.98 per round An excellent 12 Gauge load manufactured by Winchester that promises excellent performance and reliable feeding/extraction round after round. These are new 3-1/2" shells loaded with Lead shot, you'll have 10 rounds ready for your next turkey hunting. -
Winchester Double-X 12 Gauge 3" 1-1/2 oz. 00 Buck - 5 Rounds
$16.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 1-1/2 oz. Bullet Type #00 Buck Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU SB12300 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3" UPC Barcode 020892017320 Cost Per Round $3.37 per round The 12 gauge has been around since the 1870's and yet remains one of the most effective firearms on the market. Extensively used by militaries, law enforcement agencies, and civilians around the world, the 12 gauge has more than shown its efficacy and reliability over its nearly one hundred fifty years. Whether you need to put food on the table, defend your family from intruders, or smash clay targets at the range, the 12 gauge shotgun is exactly what you are looking for.
Since 1855, Winchester has been putting out some of the best ammunition in the world. As one of the oldest ammunition manufacturers in America, Winchester has gained worldwide respect. With these fantastic Winchester Double-X, 3", #00 buckshot, 1 1/2 ounce shells, you have the blended powder, copper plated hard shot, and high powered, hard hitting firepower you need to take out deer and predators. Firing at 1450 feet per second, this shot will have no trouble performing the way you need it to.
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Winchester Super-X 54 Pellet 12 Gauge 3-1/2" #4 Magnum Buckshot – 5 Rounds
$17.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight Not Applicable Bullet Type #4 Shot Use Type hunting or defending your home Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU XB12L4 Shot Material Lead Shell Length 3-1/2" UPC Barcode 020892013650 Cost Per Round $3.57 per round If you're looking for a good load for hunting or defending your home, you've come to the right page. This 12 Gauge ammo for sale features a 3-1/2" shell with Lead shot. New from Winchester, you will get excellent performance shot after shot as you work your way through all 5 of these rounds. Plus, when you buy from Widener's, you know you'll get fast shipping with a customer service team that stands behind everything we sell. -
Hornady SST 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 300 Grain FTX Sabot Light Slug (Rifled Barrels Only) – 5 Rounds
$18.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 300 Grain Bullet Type Slug Use Type hunting Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 86230 Shell Length 2-3/4" UPC Barcode 090255862300 Cost Per Round $3.77 per round Hornady produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 2-3/4" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 5 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round. -
Hornady 2-3/4" S12 Gauge ST Sabot Slug - 5 Rounds
$18.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 300 Grain Bullet Type Sabot Slug Use Type sabot slug Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 8623 Shell Length 2-3/4" Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255386233 Cost Per Round $3.77 per round An excellent 12 Gauge load manufactured by Hornady that promises excellent performance and reliable feeding/extraction round after round. These are new 2-3/4" shells loaded with shot, you'll have 5 rounds ready for your next sabot slug. -
Hornady Superformance 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 300 Grain Monoflex Sabot Slug – 5 Rounds
$24.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 300 Grain Bullet Type Sabot Slug Use Type sabot slug Quantity 5 Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge Manufacturer SKU 86236 Shell Length 2-3/4" UPC Barcode 090255862362 Cost Per Round $4.97 per round If you live in a state or territory that doesn't allow rifle calibers for hunting or simply love the versatility of a 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable barrels, you'll find that the prize inside this box from Hornady's Superformance brand is made just for you. Intended for use with rifled barrels, this shell profile consists of a sabot with a massive 300-grain Monoflex slug. The Monoflex design is made with an all-copper body with a pre-skived hollow cavity that is filled with a flexible polymer tip. This configuration produces aerodynamic drag resistance in flight for accuracy shots alongside massive expansion with minimal loss in weight during entry into a target.
The damage inflicted by the heavyweight projectile's expansion is sure to create massive wounds in the vital organs of a deer or small moose at appropriate distances. Each sabot slug is contained within a 2-3/4 inch plastic hull for versatile compatibility and propelled by clean-burning powder and a reliable 209 primer. Hornady's powder burns completely when used, leaving behind no excess residue in the grooves of your rifled barrel.