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Last updated November 11, 2026

12 gauge target load 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 target load prices 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 target load options

Product LineShotOzVelocityCount
Federal Top Gun Light#81oz1180 fps25
Federal Top Gun#7.51-1/8oz1145 fps25
Winchester AA#81-1/8oz1145 fps25
Remington Gun Club#81-1/8oz1200 fps25

What to know

Target loads are the highest-volume shotshell category. Winchester AA is the premium competition standard; Federal Top Gun and Remington Gun Club are the value options. Light loads (1oz) are preferred for high-volume days — less recoil means less fatigue. Case pricing (250 shells) drops cost 10—15%. Many ranges and clubs offer bulk case discounts.

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Frequently asked questions

Which 12 gauge target loads are used for trap shooting?
Federal Top Gun, Winchester AA, and Remington STS are target loads for trap shooting. Winchester AA and Remington STS are premium competition shells. Federal Top Gun is priced lower.
How is 12 gauge target ammo priced?
Economy target loads (Federal Top Gun, Winchester Super Target) are the lower-priced tier; premium competition loads (Winchester AA, Remington STS) cost more per shell. Buying by the flat (10 boxes / 250 rounds) is typically cheaper per shell than individual boxes. Current observed 12 gauge prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.
What is the difference between 2-3/4 dram and 3 dram target loads?
Dram equivalent indicates velocity — 2-3/4 dram loads run about 1,145 fps and 3 dram loads about 1,200 fps. The lighter loads produce less recoil for high-volume shooting. Many competition rules specify maximum velocity, so 2-3/4 dram loads are used.