![]() ![]() I’ve shot tons of Fiocchi and Estate birdshot, and love the Winchester Military Buckshot. Prices will vary from 25 cents for target shots to around 50 cents - $1 for buckshot and slugs. The problem arises from 3 inch magnum shells. Popular 12ga Shotgun AmmoĢ-3/4 inch refers to the length of the shell which will fit almost all 12ga shotguns. And that 00 (double-aught) buckshot is great for self-defense while slugs are one solid piece of lead. Remember for birdshot, the larger the #, the smaller the pellets. We’ll cover basic target birdshot (#8-#9 is great for clay shooting), buckshot, and slugs. The shotgun is unique since there are so many different types of ammunition. Federal Power Shok – 20 Rounds – 150 gr SPġ2ga Shotgun Shells, Opened (L to R: Bird, Buck, Slug).Federal – 20 Rounds – 168 gr Open Tip Match(For precision shooting).Federal Match King – 20 Rounds – 168 HP-BT(For precision shooting).PMC – 20 Rounds – 147 gr FMJ-BT(Shot my first hundred with this).I went almost straight into reloading to get the max accuracy out of my guns so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.Īll. Most commercial ammo will be around 147-grains and around 60 to 70 cents each while match ammo is around 168-grains and $1.50 per round. Since most 308/7.62x51mm ammo will be in long-range (sniper) rifles, we’ll also include some Match ammo. Unless you really know what you are doing, keep using the round intended for your rifle. 223/5.56 AmmoĪssorted 7.62x51mm (MEN 147gr, PPU 165gr, PPU 180gr, Gold Medal 168grĪnother of those rounds that are almost identical but with some differences in pressure and dimensions. Common Rifle CalibersĮven though we go through 18 calibers in the article above, you’ll probably only see/need a handful of the most common ones. We’ll also have some suggestions for choosing a self-defense gun as well. And if in doubt, just Google the brand and caliber to see if there’s any complains in online gun forums.Ī quick overview of the different calibers and types of bullets out there so you’ll know all the useful acronyms such as FMJ for full metal jacket or JHP for jacket hollow point. ![]() ![]()
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