12 Gauge Ammo Prices & Cost Per Shell
15,427 listings tracked · 11,522 in stock, across 10 retailers. Retailer feeds are checked every 15 minutes.
12 Gauge Cost Per Round History
12 Gauge Price by Month
| Month | Median cost per round | Lowest cost per round | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 78¢/rd | 25¢/rd | -3.3% |
| October 2026 | 81¢/rd | 25¢/rd | +0.9% |
| September 2026 | 80¢/rd | 27¢/rd | — |
| August 2026 | 80¢/rd | 27¢/rd | +0.3% |
| July 2026 | 80¢/rd | 25¢/rd | -0.3% |
| June 2026 | 80¢/rd | 25¢/rd | — |
| May 2026 | 80¢/rd | 25¢/rd | -4.8% |
| April 2026 | 84¢/rd | 27¢/rd | — |
Median and lowest observed cost per round per calendar month, from in-stock listings tracked across supported retailers.
Want the whole market instead of one caliber? The Ammo Price Index chains these monthly medians across a fixed 12-caliber basket into a single month-over-month benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good cost per round for 12 Gauge?
The best cost per round we're currently tracking for 12 Gauge is $0.25/round. A typical CPR across 7716 tracked offers is $0.78/round. Prices vary by brand, grain weight, and retailer.
Is 12 Gauge ammo cheap right now?
The typical cost per round for 12 Gauge is $0.78. Check our CPR trend chart above to see if current prices are above or below the 30-day average. Set a price alert to get notified when prices drop.
Where can I find the cheapest 12 Gauge ammo?
Based on our tracking across 10 retailers, the cheapest 12 Gauge ammo starting at $6.30/box. We compare prices from Ammunition Depot, BattleHawk Armory, Brownells, E-Commerce Arms 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.
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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.
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