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Last updated November 11, 2026

12 gauge slug ammo prices

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 12 gauge ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked 12 gauge listings, not only 12 gauge slug loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $0.841, lowest: $0.323, 95th-percentile high: $3.398, sample size: 36344.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.340.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 1560 listings tracked across 30 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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12 gauge slug options

Product LineTypeOzCount
Federal Power-Shok SlugRifled1oz5
Remington SluggerRifled1oz5
Federal TruballRifled1oz5
Hornady SST SabotSabot300gr5

What to know

Rifled slugs (Foster-type) are for smooth-bore barrels and are the most affordable option. Sabot slugs are for rifled barrels and offer much better accuracy past 75 yards, but cost 2—3x as much. For deer hunting with a smooth bore, the Federal Truball is the accuracy king. For rifled barrels, Hornady SST provides rifle-like performance to 150+ yards.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a 12 gauge slug used for?
12 gauge slugs are single-projectile shotshell loads used primarily for deer hunting in areas that restrict rifle use. A standard 1 oz rifled slug delivers approximately 2,500 ft-lbs of energy — comparable to .30-06 — with an effective range of 75–100 yards from a smoothbore.
What is the difference between rifled and sabot slugs?
Rifled slugs (Foster type) are designed for smoothbore barrels and have rifling molded into the slug itself. Sabot slugs are smaller-diameter projectiles in a plastic sabot, designed exclusively for rifled shotgun barrels.
How much do 12 gauge slugs cost?
Standard rifled slugs (Remington Slugger, Federal Power-Shok) are the lower-priced tier. Premium sabot slugs (Federal Trophy Copper, Hornady SST) cost considerably more, reflecting the tighter tolerances of sabot designs. Current observed 12 gauge prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.