Caliber guide

12 Gauge ammo prices

Live 12 Gauge deals ranked by price per round, plus what to know before you buy.

32.6¢ best price / round
12 deals tracked
12 in stock now
34.2¢ highest tracked

In stock only

Prices last verified 12 hours ago Price per round excludes shipping unless the retailer publishes it.

Ammunition deals sorted by price per round. Use the column buttons to change sorting.
Deal						Stock	Go to retailer
Rio Star Team 32 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4” 1-1/8 oz. 1150 FPS 250 Rounds Rio 12 hours ago	32.6¢	$81.40 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealRio Star Team 32 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4” 1-1/8 oz. 1150 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Rio Star Team Training 28 Light 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Rio 12 hours ago	32.6¢	$81.40 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealRio Star Team Training 28 Light 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Rio Star Team Training 32 12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75″ 1-1/8 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Rio 12 hours ago	32.6¢	$81.40 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealRio Star Team Training 32 12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75″ 1-1/8 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	33.6¢	$83.89 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	33.9¢	$84.77 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2 3/4″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	33.9¢	$84.77 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2 3/4″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	33.9¢	$84.77 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Japan Special 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 7/8 Oz. 1300 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	34.0¢	$84.88 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Japan Special 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 7/8 Oz. 1300 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Norma Claystrike 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 1 oz. 1250 FPS 25 Rounds 250 Rounds Norma 12 hours ago	34.0¢	$84.99 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNorma Claystrike 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 1 oz. 1250 FPS 25 Rounds 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Winchester Super Target -12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds Winchester 12 hours ago	34.1¢	$68.26 + shipping	200	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealWinchester Super Target -12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Winchester Super Target 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds Winchester 12 hours ago	34.1¢	$68.26 + shipping	200	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealWinchester Super Target 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab
Nobel Sport Skeet 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2.75″ 7/8 Oz. 1315 FPS 250 Rounds Nobel Sport · SP 12 hours ago	34.2¢	$85.39 + shipping	250	12 Gauge	True Shot Ammo	In stock	View DealNobel Sport Skeet 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2.75″ 7/8 Oz. 1315 FPS 250 Rounds at True Shot Ammo, opens in a new tab

Buying 12 Gauge: what matters

.ammodeck-guide { color: #12161c; } .ammodeck-guide .hero { background: linear-gradient(140deg, #111419 0%, #202630 58%, #32404b 100%); color: #f5f1e8; padding: clamp(34px, 5vw, 72px); border-radius: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px; } .ammodeck-guide .eyebrow,.ammodeck-guide .kicker { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; font-size: .78rem; color: #d8c49f; margin: 0 0 12px; } .ammodeck-guide .hero h1 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 4.15rem); line-height: .95; max-width: 10ch; } .ammodeck-guide .hero p { max-width: 720px; color: rgba(245,241,232,.84); line-height: 1.75; margin: 18px 0 0; } .ammodeck-guide .hero-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; } .ammodeck-guide a { text-decoration: none; } .ammodeck-guide .primary-link,.ammodeck-guide .secondary-link { padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; } .ammodeck-guide .primary-link { background: #b08d57; color: #0e1116; } .ammodeck-guide .secondary-link { border: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.18); color: #f5f1e8; } .ammodeck-guide .snapshot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 24px; } .ammodeck-guide .metric,.ammodeck-guide .section,.ammodeck-guide .aside,.ammodeck-guide .cta-band { background: #fffdf9; border: 1px solid #e6ddcf; border-radius: 22px; padding: 22px; } .ammodeck-guide .metric strong { display: block; font-size: .86rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6a7480; margin-bottom: 10px; } .ammodeck-guide .metric span { display: block; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #12161c; line-height: 1.55; } .ammodeck-guide .grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); margin-bottom: 24px; } .ammodeck-guide .section p,.ammodeck-guide .aside p,.ammodeck-guide .cta-band p { line-height: 1.75; color: #45515d; } .ammodeck-guide .section h2,.ammodeck-guide .aside h2,.ammodeck-guide .cta-band h2 { margin-top: 0; color: #12161c; } .ammodeck-guide ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 0; } .ammodeck-guide li { margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; position: relative; } .ammodeck-guide li::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 999px; background: #b08d57; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .62em; } .ammodeck-guide .faq h3 { color: #12161c; margin-bottom: 6px; } .ammodeck-guide .cta-band { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4eee2 0%, #faf8f3 100%); border-color: #e2d5bc; margin-bottom: 28px; } @media (max-width: 920px) { .ammodeck-guide .snapshot,.ammodeck-guide .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

Shotgun Guide

12 Gauge is not one category. It is a small neighborhood pretending to be a shelf label.

Shotgun buyers can get into trouble fast by comparing target loads, buckshot, slugs, and hunting loads as if they serve the same purpose. This guide is built to keep the job of the shell front and center before price starts taking over the decision.

See All Deals
Price Methodology

Best ForClay and range use, hunting, and home-defense-specific load selection.

Watch CloselyShell type, shell length, intended firearm compatibility, and whether you are comparing like with like.

Common TrapUsing cheap target-load pricing as the standard for buckshot, slug, or hunting ammo decisions.

What buyers usually compare

What matters before the math starts.

Target loads versus defensive loads versus hunting loads
Shell length and intended firearm compatibility
Birdshot, buckshot, and slug use cases
Box pricing versus case pricing

Buying mistakes

What makes comparisons sloppy

Comparing different shell types as if they serve the same job
Ignoring shell length and firearm limitations
Using target-load pricing to judge defensive-load value

Live deal board

Shotgun value only makes sense when the shell type stays visible.

As 12 Gauge retailer coverage expands, this section will keep shell purpose, price per round, and stock status obvious instead of blending every load into one fake comparison pool.

Live Deal Board

Sorted by lowest price per round

Links open in a new tab so you can keep AmmoDeck open while comparing.

Retailer	Deal	Rounds	Price	Ship	Price / Round	Stock	Updated	Link
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Rio Star Team 32 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4” 1-1/8 oz. 1150 FPS 250 Rounds	250	$81.40	Unknown	$0.3256 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$83.89	Unknown	$0.3356 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8.5 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$84.77	Unknown	$0.3391 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2 3/4″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$84.77	Unknown	$0.3391 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Target Low Recoil 12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75″ 1 oz. 1200 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$84.77	Unknown	$0.3391 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Japan Special 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 7/8 Oz. 1300 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$84.88	Unknown	$0.3395 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Norma Claystrike 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2-3/4″ 1 oz. 1250 FPS 25 Rounds 250 Rounds	250	$84.99	Unknown	$0.3400 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Winchester Super Target -12 Gauge #8 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds	200	$68.26	Unknown	$0.3413 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Winchester Super Target 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot 2.75” 1-1/8 oz 1145 FPS 200 Rounds	200	$68.26	Unknown	$0.3413 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal
True Shot Ammo 12 Gauge	Nobel Sport Skeet 12 Gauge #9 Shot 2.75″ 7/8 Oz. 1315 FPS 250 Rounds SP	250	$85.39	Unknown	$0.3416 Shipping not included	In stock	2026-08-24 06:01 EDT	View Deal

Read the full guide

Before you buy

Confirm the final total at checkout — shipping and any hazmat or handling fees can erase a small per-round advantage. Check that the load suits your firearm and intended use, and follow all federal, state, and local law on purchase and shipment.