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20 gauge shotgun shells are an excellent choice for hunters or sport shooters who are looking for a 20 gauge shotgun to offer less recoil and a lighter weight than 12 gauge shotgun shells. 20 gauge ammo is great for small game and upland birds like quail and grouse, but you can also use slugs for larger game like deer. Fin Feather Fur Outfitters offers 20 gauge shotgun shells are great prices and fast shipping on orders.
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20 gauge shotgun shells are used in 20 gauge shotguns and are very popular for upland bird hunting and skeet shooting, because they have a smaller size and less recoil compared to their 12 gauge counterpart. Very similar to 12 gauge shotgun ammo, 20 gauge shotgun shells come in birdshot, buckshot, slugs, target loads, steel or non-toxic shots, and specialty loads. Each of these shotgun loads has a different use and purpose. 20 gauge birdshot contains many small pellets and is used for hunting small game and upland birds like pheasant, or rabbit. Buckshot in 20 gauge has larger pellets than birdshot, used for hunting larger game like deer or home defense, in states where hunting deer with buckshot is legal. 20 gauge slugs are a single shot projectile that is designed for hunting large game and at an increased distance, they have significant power and substantial stopping power. Check out our table below for a full breakdown of all the types of 20 gauge ammo for sale.
| Ammo Type | Best Use | Popular Example | Typical Box Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdshot | Upland birds, clay targets, small game | Federal Top Gun 20 ga #8 / Winchester AA 20 ga | $7 – $15 (25-round box) |
| Buckshot | Home defense, close-range big game (where legal) | Winchester Super-X 20 ga 00 Buck | $14 – $28 (25-round box) |
| Slugs | Deer / medium game, longer-range single-projectile shots | Remington Slugger / Federal Rifled Slug 20 ga | $12 – $30 (5–10-round boxes common) |
| Target & Competition Loads | Trap, skeet, sporting clays, high-volume practice | Winchester AA 20 ga Target / Federal Target 20 ga | $8 – $18 (25-round box) |
| Waterfowl / Non-Toxic Loads | Ducks, geese — areas requiring non-toxic shot | Federal Speed-Shok 20 ga Steel / Winchester Blind Side 20 ga | $18 – $36 (25-round box) |
| Low-Recoil / Practice Loads | Training, recoil-sensitive shooters, extended range sessions | Federal Low-Recoil 20 ga / Winchester Super-X Reduced-Recoil | $7 – $15 (25-round box) |
| Premium / High-Density (HEVI-Shot & similar) | Upland/waterfowl where extra downrange energy or tighter patterns are desired | HEVI-Shot 20 ga (tungsten blends) / Tungsten-based loads | $20 – $45 (box size varies 10–25 rounds) |
20 gauge shotguns are an excellent shotgun for hunting, and equipped with the proper 20 gauge ammo there are a plethora of species you can target. With a lighter overall carry, and less recoil many hunters opt for a 20 gauge to hunt duck, geese, turkey, rabbit, and even deer! There are also upland birds like pheasant according to what people are saying in Shotgun World.
When purchasing 20 gauge ammo for sale online, there are a few things you should consider like purpose, type, and price. What you are using your 20 gauge shotgun shells for is a great indicator for which loads you should buy, if you are hunting waterfowl or upland birds you can use birdshot (non-toxic for waterfowl), or basic target loads if you are going skeet shooting. When you are hunting bigger game you will probably want to opt for buckshot (where it is legal to hunt for deer with it) or slugs. Finally, there is price, some boxes of 20 gauge ammo can be as expensive as $74 but most are in the $25 - $35 range.
When it comes to using, and buying 20 gauge shotgun ammo for sale online, there is a lot to digest from brands, uses, prices, and a wide landscape of options. At Fin Feather Fur Outfitters we have decades of hunting and shooting experience behind out gun counter, so we can answer any questions you may have about 20 gauge shotgun shells.
