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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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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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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 -
Remington Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity 5Rds 12Ga 3.5-in-chamber 2oz 5-shot
Remington Ammunition PHV1235M5A Premier High-Velocity Magnum Turkey 12 Gauge 3$8.99 -
Winchester Deer Season High Velocity 12 GA 2.75″ 5-Rounds Slug
Winchester Deer Season High Velocity is designed specifically for deer hunters. It utilizes a rear stabilized wad to increase accuracy for faster knockdowns. Stock up today with flat-rate shipping from us.$9.99 -
Fiocchi 12SD78H75 Target 7/8 25rds
Fiocchi 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 7/8 oz. #7 1/2 Lead Shot$9.99 -
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 -
Hornady American Whitetail 12 Gauge 5-Round Box Slug Shot 2.75″
Designed for smooth-bore barrels, Hornady American Whitetail Rifled Slugs are loaded with a 1-ounce foster style slug. The hollow point style slug features a tough, lead alloy core loaded to 1,600 feet per second. The compression style wad protects the slug at ignition and helps to seal the bore for maximum velocity. Stock up on as many boxes as you can carry from us today, and take advantage of our flat rate shipping on ammo!$10.99 -
Winchester STH2034 SUPRM-HV Turkey 10/10
Winchester Supreme High Velocity 20 Ga. 3″ 1 5/16 oz, #4 Copperplated Lead$11.39 -
Hornady American Gunner 12 GA Rifle Slug 5-Rounds 2.75″
Hornady American Gunner delivers a reliable and durable load with high velocity. Each box contains 5 shells of 12GA with rifled slugs and a length of 2.75 inches. Stock up with flat-rate shipping today from us.
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Federal WF143BB SPDSHk 12 11/8 STL 25 Rounds Per Box
Federal Speed Shok Waterfowl 12 Ga. 3″ 1 1/8 oz, #BB Steel Shot$12.59 -
Winchester X12P4 PHEASANT 1.25 25 Rounds Per Box
Winchester Super Pheasant Lead 12 Ga. 2 3/4″ 1 1/4 oz, #4 Lead Shot$12.99 -
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