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20 Gauge Shotgun Shells from Top Brands like Remington, Winchester, and Hevi-Shot! — 252 products / 347 models — Page 1
20 gauge shotgun shells are some of the most popular shotgun shells available today. Compared to 12 gauge, which is the most common shotgun ammunition, 20 Gauge Ammo offers similar performance but with much less recoil. For that reason, you'll find 20-gauge shotguns often marketed to younger or smaller shooters, as they can shoot it easily and take follow-up shots without having to brace the weapon as much. Our team at OpticsPlanet has a wide variety of 20 gauge shotgun shells in stock, and if you’re curious about it, here are answers to some common questions.
What are the different types of 20 gauge shotshells?
There are 20 gauge shotshells available for a variety of activities. You can find 20 gauge turkey loads for hunting, 20 gauge buckshot and 20 gauge slug for deer hunting, and lead-free shells for waterfowl. Each one of these game loads can be high velocity or standard, and the differences between them vary between manufacturer and even within the same brand. For example, a 2.75-inch Winchester Ammunition target load weighing 7/8 ounces will deliver a muzzle velocity of 1,200 feet-per-second, while a different target load under the Winchester umbrella may be more or less. This diversity allows you to pick the 20 gauge ammo that suits your needs perfectly.
What is the difference between 12 gauge and 20 Gauge Ammo?
The main differences between these types of shotgun shells is the size and amount of the projectiles, the amount of propellant, and the weapons they work in. For example, 12 gauge buckshot generally has more and larger pellets than 20 gauge, which is particularly useful when taking down larger deer. Where the shotshells are pretty similar is in birdshot. Many bird hunters swear by 20 gauge because the amount and size of pellets is negligible, while the reduced recoil lets them take multiple shots accurately.
What is the best 20 Gauge Ammo for home defense?
If your main priority is home defense with your 20-gauge shotgun, then most people will recommend you load the weapon with buckshot. These shells contain several large pellets that are extremely accurate at close range, so multiple of them may hit your target at once. In the world of buckshot, there are even specialized loads that are made for home defense, like the Remington Ultimate Defense line. These 2.75-inch shells contain fast-moving, hard-hitting projectiles that are designed to work at close range.
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