Bulk Shotgun Ammo
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12 Gauge – #4 Buck – 27 P – 2.75″ – Federal (F127 4B) – 250 Rounds
$299.00$1.20 per round Add to cart -
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Up to $60 Rebate
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Up to $60 Rebate
20 Ga – 2.75″ 3/4 oz Rifled Slug – Federal Power-Shok (F203RS) – 5 Rounds
$9.00$1.80 per round Add to cart -
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Up to $150 Rebate
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Up to $150 Rebate
12 Ga – 00 Buck Copper 9P – 2.75″ – Winchester Defender (SB1200PD) – 100 Rounds
$214.00$2.14 per round Add to cart -
410 Bore – 000 Buck 5P – 3″ – Winchester Super-X (XB413) – 5 Rounds
$14.00$2.80 per round Add to cart
Overview of Shotgun Ammo
Shotgun shells are sorted by gauge, shell length, and load type. Birdshot fires many small pellets for clay targets, doves, and upland birds. Buckshot fires fewer, larger pellets for home defense and deer where allowed. Slugs fire a single heavy projectile for deer and hogs. Steel and other non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl.
Shotgun Gauges We Carry
- 12 Gauge: The most popular gauge in America, with target loads, birdshot, steel shot, 00 buckshot, and slugs.
- 20 Gauge: Lighter recoil for youth, upland hunting, and clays.
- .410 Bore: Small game, skeet, and defensive loads for revolvers like the Taurus Judge.
- 10 Gauge: Heavy 3-1/2 inch loads for geese and turkeys.
Best Shotgun Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Trap / Sporting Clays | Federal Top Gun 12 Ga 1-1/8oz #7.5 | Remington Gun Club 12 Ga #7.5 |
| Dove / Upland | Remington Heavy Dove 12 Ga #8 | Remington Heavy Dove 20 Ga #8 |
| Waterfowl | Winchester Xpert 12 Ga 3" #2 Steel | Federal Speed-Shok 12 Ga #4 Steel |
| Home Defense | Federal LE132 00 Buck Flite Control | Winchester 12 Ga 00 Buck, Federal 20 Ga #3 Buck |
Why Buy Shotgun Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Case pricing for the season. 250-round cases cover a season of clays or hunting for less per shell than single boxes.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do shot sizes like #7.5 and 00 buck mean?
Birdshot sizes like #9, #8, and #7.5 get larger as the number gets smaller. Buckshot uses a separate scale, where 00 buck pellets are about .33 inches in diameter. Smaller shot suits clays and small birds, while larger buckshot is for defense and deer.
Can I shoot 2-3/4 inch shells in a 3 inch shotgun?
Yes. A shotgun chambered for 3-inch shells safely fires 2-3/4 inch shells of the same gauge. Never fire a shell longer than your chamber, and always match the gauge.
What is the best shotgun shell for home defense?
00 buckshot in 12 gauge is the most common home defense load. Reduced-recoil and Flite Control loads like Federal LE132 keep patterns tight and recoil manageable. In 20 gauge, #3 buckshot is a popular choice. Pattern your load at home defense distances before relying on it.
More About Shotgun Ammo
Shotgun gauge is an old English measurement based on the number of lead balls of the bore's diameter that weigh one pound. That is why a 20 gauge is smaller than a 12 gauge. The .410 is the exception, measured by its actual bore diameter in inches.
Shell color helps prevent mix-ups: 20 gauge shells are traditionally yellow, so they are not confused with 12 gauge. A 20 gauge shell dropped into a 12 gauge chamber can lodge in the barrel and cause a dangerous obstruction, so always keep different gauges separated.
Related reading: Buckshot Size Guide, What Is the Best Home Defense Shotgun Ammo?