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The 12-gauge is the larger of the two with a bore diameter of 0.73 inches/18.5 millimeters. The
range is usually longer and it will have greater recoil. The 12-gauge is chosen for migratory bird
hunting and skeet shooting because of its range. Physically smaller individuals may find the
recoil is not tolerable. The recoil can be considerable for anyone when using certain shells. This
is something that must be considered for extended hunting trips. People that seem to be able to
tolerate the recoil on the practice range may find it more difficult as the hunting trip gets longer
and as they use various sized loads.
If there is more than one person in the home that may use a shotgun as a home defense weapon
you must consider the recoil. Young adults and others must be able to tolerate the recoil of a 12
gauge otherwise, you would need to have a 20-Gauge available or have both weapons available
for use.
Because of the heavier loads in a 12-gauge you have to know the damage the loads will do to
small game such as rabbits and squirrels. The heavier loads may very well destroy the animal to
the point where they cannot be used as a food source and the skins would be unusable as well.
The standard 12-gauge load is 1 1/8 ounces of shot. You can load 1 ¼ as well for longer range
and heavier birds but once again the recoil with the heavier load will be considerable for some
individuals. Because the heavier loads carry more pellets, avid bird hunters choose the 12-gauge
because more pellets mean more contact with the bird.
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Federal Premium LE BallistiClean Frangible 12 GA Slug 25 Rounds 2.75″
Train hard without making hard sacrifices. BallistiClean frangible slug and buckshot loads provide uncompromising reliability and performance with Catalyst, the only 100 percent lead-free primer design has proven as reliable as conventional lead styphnate primers. Combined with BallistiCleans non-lead projectiles, which break upon impact with hard targets, these slug and buckshot loads result in the safest shooting and most realistic, effective training. Find other great training and duty shotshells for the best price every time from us.
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Federal Speed-Shok 12 GA #4 Shot 25-Rounds 3″
Federal Speed-Shok ammunition delivers a reliable and consistent load with high velocity. Each box contains 25 shells of 12GA with #4 shot and a length of 3 inches. Stock up with flat-rate shipping today from us!
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Federal H1255 Game SHOK Field 11/4 25 Rounds Per Box
Federal Heavy Field 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 1/4 oz, #5 Lead Shot$12.99 -
Federal Premium Prairie Storm 12 GA 3 Inch 1 5/8 oz #4 Lead Shot 25Rds
Federal PF129FS4 Prairie Storm 12 Gauge 3″ 1 5/8 oz #4 Lead Shot 25 Rds$24.99 -
Federal H1254 Game SHOK Field 11/4 25 Rounds Per Box
Federal Heavy Field 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 1/4 oz, #4 Lead Shot$13.99 -
Estate Cartridge SS12XH19 12GA Super Sport Target 1oz 25rds
Estate Super Sport Target 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 oz, #9 Lead Shot$8.99 -
Estate Cartridge SS12XH17512 Super Sport Target 1oz 25rds
Estate Super Sport Target 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 oz, #7 1/2 Lead Shot
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Federal WF1332 SPDSHk 12 13/8 STL 25 Rounds Per Box
Federal Speed Shok Waterfowl 12 Ga. 3 1/2″ 1 3/8 oz, #2 Steel Shot$19.99 -
Estate Cartridge SS12XH18 12GA Super Sport Target 1oz 25rds
Estate Super Sport Target 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 oz, #8 Lead Shot$8.99 -
Estate Cartridge SS12L175 12GA Super Sport Target 1oz 25rds
Estate Super Sport Target 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 oz, #7 1/2 Lead Shot$8.99 -
Federal Top Gun 12GA 2.75-inch 1oz #7.5 Shot 25Rds
Top Gun 12 Gauge 2.75 Inch 1250 FPS 1 Ounce 7.5 Shot$7.99 -
Estate Super Sport Competition Target Load 12GA 2.75-inch 1-1/8oz #8 Shot 25rds
Estate Super Sport Target 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 1/8 oz, #8 Lead Shot$9.99