12 Gauge Ammo Prices & Cost Per Shell

Real-time price tracking across 4 retailers. Updated every 2 hours.

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Track 12 Gauge ammo cost per round in real time across 4 retailers. We're monitoring 20 12 Gauge products (1 priced offers with CPR data) with box prices starting at $7.99. Prices are updated every 2 hours. Click any product to see its full price history and set a price drop alert.

12 Gauge Ammo Buying Context

12 gauge ammo searches cover several different needs at once: cheap target shells, buckshot, defensive loads, turkey loads, and rifled slugs. This tracker keeps those shotshell offers together so shoppers can compare live box prices, stock status, and cost per shell without jumping between retailer pages.

Use this page when you are checking cheap 12 gauge ammo or comparing buckshot and slug pricing against target loads. The related shotgun and ammo hubs below help you move between gauges and broader shotgun deal pages quickly.

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Cheap 12 Gauge Ammo

12 gauge ammo pricing depends on shell type and box size. Compare target loads, buckshot, slugs, and hunting shells by cost per shell so cheap 12 gauge ammo does not get mixed with premium loads.

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12 Gauge Cost Per Round History

12 Gauge Price by Month

Month Median CPR Lowest CPR Change
July 2026 145.0¢/rd 36.0¢/rd +101.9%
June 2026 71.8¢/rd 29.5¢/rd +12.2%
May 2026 64.0¢/rd 29.5¢/rd -48.4%
April 2026 123.9¢/rd 21.2¢/rd

Median and lowest observed cost per round per calendar month, from in-stock listings tracked across supported retailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the cheapest 12 Gauge ammo?

Based on our real-time tracking across 4 retailers, the cheapest 12 Gauge ammo starting at $7.99/box. We compare prices from Brownells, E-Commerce Arms, GrabAGun, Palmetto State Armory and more.

How should I compare 12 gauge ammo prices?

Compare 12 gauge ammo by shell type, box size, and cost per shell. Target loads, buckshot, slugs, and turkey loads serve different uses, so the cheapest box is not always the best match for the search.

All 12 Gauge Ammo — Lowest CPR First

HORNADY - SUPERFORMANCE 12 GAUGE 2-3/4" 300GR SABOT SLUG SHOTGUN AMMO
HORNADY - SUPERFORMANCE 12 GAUGE 2-3/4" 300GR SABOT SLUG SHOTGUN AMMO
$7.99 1.60/rd
Brownells 5 rds Hunting
Hornady 12 Gauge Custom Lite Ammunition 5 Shell FTX 300 Grains, 2.75 …
$12.79
GrabAGun Range / FMJ
Hornady 12 Gauge Custom Lite Ammunition 5 Shell FTX 300 Grains, 2.75 …
$12.79
GrabAGun Range / FMJ
HRNDY 12GA 2.75" 300GR SLUG MFX5/100
HRNDY 12GA 2.75" 300GR SLUG MFX5/100
$13.92
E-Commerce Arms Hunting
Hornady 12 Ga 2.75 Inch 300gr Leadless MonoFlex Slug 5Rds
$13.99
GrabAGun 5 rds Hunting
Hornady SST FTX Sabot Slug Loads 12 GA 5-Rounds 2.75" 300 Grain
Hornady SST FTX Sabot Slug Loads 12 GA 5-Rounds 2.75" 300 Grain
$14.69
GrabAGun 5 rds Hunting
HRNDY SST 12GA 2.75 SLUG 300GR 5/100
HRNDY SST 12GA 2.75 SLUG 300GR 5/100
$14.75
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
HORNADY - SST 12 GAUGE 2-3/4" 300 GR SABOT SLUG SHOT SHOTGUN AMMO
HORNADY - SST 12 GAUGE 2-3/4" 300 GR SABOT SLUG SHOT SHOTGUN …
$15.39
Brownells Hunting
HRNDY CL 12GA 2.75 FTX 300GR 5/100
HRNDY CL 12GA 2.75 FTX 300GR 5/100
$16.34
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds
Hornady 12ga 2 3/4in 300gr SST Custom Shotgun 5rds - 8623
Hornady 12ga 2 3/4in 300gr SST Custom Shotgun 5rds - 8623
$16.99
Palmetto State Armory 5 rds Hunting
FEDERAL 12GA 2-3/4" 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 BX/CS
FEDERAL 12GA 2-3/4" 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 …
$17.66
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
HORNADY - SST CUSTOM LITE 12 GAUGE 2-3/4"300GR SABOT SLUG SHOTGUN AMMO
HORNADY - SST CUSTOM LITE 12 GAUGE 2-3/4"300GR SABOT SLUG SHOTGUN AMMO
$17.99
Brownells Hunting
Hornady 12ga 300gr FTX 2 3/4in Custom Lite Ammunition 5rds - 86230
Hornady 12ga 300gr FTX 2 3/4in Custom Lite Ammunition 5rds - 86230
$18.99
Palmetto State Armory 5 rds
FEDERAL 12GA 3" 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 BX/CS
FEDERAL 12GA 3" 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 …
$19.30
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
Hornady 12ga 300gr SST 2 3/4in MonoFlex Superformance Ammunition, 5rds - 86236
Hornady 12ga 300gr SST 2 3/4in MonoFlex Superformance Ammunition, 5rds - 86236
$21.99
Palmetto State Armory 5 rds Hunting
HRNDY 12GA 2.75″ 300GR SLUG MFX5/100 - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
HRNDY 12GA 2.75″ 300GR SLUG MFX5/100 - No Credit Card Fees - …
$13.92
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
HRNDY SST 12GA 2.75 SLUG 300GR 5/100 - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
HRNDY SST 12GA 2.75 SLUG 300GR 5/100 - No Credit Card Fees …
$14.75
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
HRNDY CL 12GA 2.75 FTX 300GR 5/100 - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
HRNDY CL 12GA 2.75 FTX 300GR 5/100 - No Credit Card Fees …
$16.34
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds
Out of Stock
FEDERAL 12GA 2-3/4″ 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 BX/CS - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
FEDERAL 12GA 2-3/4″ 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 …
$17.66
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
Out of Stock
FEDERAL 12GA 3″ 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 BX/CS - No Credit Card Fees - Low, flat rate shipping
FEDERAL 12GA 3″ 300GR FREIGHT TRAIN COPPER SABOT SLUG 5 RD/BX 10 …
$19.30
E-Commerce Arms 5 rds Hunting
Out of Stock

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