25 Rounds of 12ga Ammo by Federal – 1 ounce #8 shot

We’ve all seen the meme on our favorite firearms pages which shows a Glock 17, an AR-15, and a Remington 870 and tells you to pick just one if you could only have a single firearm. For the best bang for the buck, the scattergun wins every time, hands down.

Versatility is the name of the game with a shotgun. You might not get the most accurate weapon, or certainly not the weapon with the best range, but you will surely have the weapon which can do the most.

For the most versatile weapon, shooters should stock up on the most versatile ammo, of which regular old bird shot certainly fits the bill. You just will not go wrong with Federal #8 shot. It is a pretty standard 2 ¾” shotshell with 1 oz of shot which goes forth at 1,180 fps.

Federal #8 shot in 2 ¾” length is the ideal shotshell for breaking blue rock, busting quail and pheasants. It is also a great option for squirrels, rabbits, and any other small animals.

So if you have a shotgun that needs to be fed for just about anything, this is a great go-to shotshell. Load up now for whatever needs to be peppered with shot.

Looking for a lot of this 12 gauge ammo? We also carry a bulk case of this same load that’s for sale here.

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Shotgun Ammo Info & Uses
Strong performers at close range, shotguns are used for target shooting, hunting, and defense. Different types of ammunition are available for each purpose. Defensive ammo invariably uses large-diameter buckshot or slugs to provide strong penetration capable of defeating assailants. At the same time, self-defense or tactical ammo usually uses a reduced powder charge to minimize recoil, reduce the risk of over-penetration, and facilitate rapid, controllable fire against an attacker. Shotshells intended for hunting deer and other midsize game also fire buckshot (hence the name) or slugs, but at a higher velocity to provide better effective range and terminal performance against larger animals.