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About this caliber

20 Gauge

20 gauge is a lighter, lower-recoil shotgun chambering, popular for upland hunting, smaller-framed or newer shotgunners, and general-purpose use.

Commonly used for

HuntingHome defenseRange / target

The 20 gauge is a smaller shotgun bore than the 12 gauge, firing lighter shot payloads with noticeably less recoil. That softer recoil and the typically lighter gun weight make it a common choice for upland bird hunting, younger or smaller-statured shooters, and anyone who wants an easier-shooting shotgun. It is also used for home defense and clay sports. Ammunition is widely available, though the selection is somewhat narrower and sometimes pricier than 12 gauge. It suits shooters who value a lighter, gentler-shooting shotgun and do not need the heaviest payloads.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Firearms chambered in 20 Gauge · 65

Armscor All Generations
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Armscor Traditional
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ATI Bulldog
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ATI Bulldog
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ATI Cavalry
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ATI Cavalry
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ATI Cavalry
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ATI Cavalry
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Nomad
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Road Agent
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ATI Road Agent
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
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Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
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Beretta USA A300
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Beretta USA A300
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Beretta USA A300
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Beretta USA A300
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Beretta USA A300
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Beretta USA A300
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA A300
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA A300
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Beretta USA A400
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Breda/Dickinson Estate
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Breda/Dickinson Estate
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Breda/Dickinson Plantation
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Breda/Dickinson Plantation
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Breda/Dickinson Plantation
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Browning A5
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Browning A5
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Browning Citori 825
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CZ 1020
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CZ 1020
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CZ 720
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CZ 720
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CZ 720
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CZ Bobwhite
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CZ Bobwhite
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CZ CZ 620
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CZ Drake
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CZ Drake
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CZ Quail
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CZ Redhead
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CZ Redhead Premier
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CZ Sharp-Tail
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CZ Upland Ultralight
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CZ WingShooter
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OAKS WHOLESALE DIST/IVER MF20
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
RETAY USA Ace
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Ruger Red Label
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SDS IMPORTS LLC S2
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Ammunition in 20 Gauge · 312

LoadTypePurposeGrainVelocityEnergy
Remington Ammunition Ultimate Defense—Defense—1140 fps—
Winchester Ammo Defender—Defense—1145 fps—
Winchester Ammo Defender—Defense—1145 fps—
Aguila Buckshot—Hunting—1220 fps—
Aguila Game Load—Hunting—1220 fps—
Aguila Game Load—Hunting—1220 fps—
Aguila Game Load—Hunting—1220 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Dove & Quail—Hunting—1175 fps—
Brenneke Green Lightning—Hunting—1392 fps—
Brenneke K.O.—Hunting—1550 fps—
Brenneke Magnum—Hunting—1476 fps—
Brenneke THD—Hunting—1250 fps—
Browning Ammo BXD—Hunting—1250 fps—
Browning Ammo BXD—Hunting—1300 fps—
Browning Ammo BXD—Hunting—1250 fps—
Browning Ammo TSS—Hunting—1200 fps—
Browning Ammo TSS—Hunting—1200 fps—
Browning Ammo Wicked Wing XD—Hunting—1300 fps—
Browning Ammo Wicked Wing XD—Hunting—1300 fps—
Estate Super Sport—Hunting—1200 fps—
Estate Super Sport—Hunting—1200 fps—
Federal Black Cloud—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1165 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1165 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1165 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1220 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1210 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1220 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1220 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1210 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1210 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1220 fps—
Federal Power-Shok—Hunting—1200 fps—
Federal Power-Shok—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Power-Shok—Hunting—1600 fps—
Federal Power-Shok—Hunting—1450 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1175 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1700 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1600 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1500 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1500 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
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Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1350 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1000 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1185 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1300 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1500 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1425 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1425 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1425 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1550 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1550 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1550 fps—
Federal Upland—Hunting—1500 fps—
Federal Upland—Hunting—1500 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1075 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1250 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1250 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1210 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1210 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1220 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1220 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1220 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1220 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1220 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1225 fps—
Fiocchi Flyway—Hunting—1500 fps—
Fiocchi Flyway—Hunting—1500 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1245 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1245 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1245 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Pheasant—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Turkey—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Turkey—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Steel Target—Hunting—1225 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-18—Hunting—1250 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-18—Hunting—1250 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Bismuth—Hunting—1300 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Bismuth—Hunting—1300 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1350 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1325 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1350 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1325 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1325 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Hammer—Hunting—1325 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Metal—Hunting—1350 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Steel—Hunting—1400 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Steel—Hunting—1400 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Steel—Hunting—1400 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Teal—Hunting—1400 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-XII—Hunting—1350 fps—
Hevishot Magnum Blend—Hunting—1200 fps—
Hornady Custom Lite—Hunting—1600 fps—
Hornady SST—Hunting—1800 fps—
Kent Cartridge Bismuth—Hunting—1200 fps—
Kent Cartridge Bismuth—Hunting—1400 fps—
Kent Cartridge Bismuth—Hunting—1200 fps—
Kent Cartridge Fasteel 2.0—Hunting—1550 fps—
Kent Cartridge Fasteel 2.0—Hunting—1550 fps—
Kent Cartridge Fasteel 2.0—Hunting—1550 fps—
Kent Cartridge Steel Dove—Hunting—1400 fps—
Kent Cartridge TealSteel—Hunting—1250 fps—
Kent Cartridge Ultimate—Hunting—1300 fps—
Kent Cartridge Ultimate—Hunting—1300 fps—
Kent Cartridge Ultimate—Hunting—1300 fps—
Kent Cartridge Ultimate—Hunting—1300 fps—
Kent Cartridge Upland Fasteel—Hunting—1500 fps—
Kent Cartridge Upland Fasteel—Hunting—1500 fps—
MIGRA AMMUNITION Combinational—Hunting—1350 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1350 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1350 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1220 fps—
Remington Ammunition Game Load—Hunting—1225 fps—
Remington Ammunition Game Load—Hunting—1225 fps—
Remington Ammunition Game Load—Hunting—1225 fps—
Remington Ammunition Heavy Dove Loads—Hunting—1165 fps—
Remington Ammunition Heavy Dove Loads—Hunting—1165 fps—
Remington Ammunition Nitro Magnum—Hunting—1185 fps—
Remington Ammunition Nitro Magnum—Hunting—1185 fps—
Remington Ammunition Nitro Turkey—Hunting—1185 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier AccuTip—Hunting—1900 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier AccuTip—Hunting—1850 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier STS—Hunting—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier STS—Hunting—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier TSS—Hunting—1100 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier TSS—Hunting—1100 fps—
Remington Ammunition Slugger—Hunting—1800 fps—
Remington Ammunition Slugger—Hunting—1580 fps—
Remington Ammunition Wingmaster HD—Hunting—1300 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Bluesteel Magnum—Hunting—1400 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Bluesteel Magnum—Hunting—1400 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting———
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting—1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting—1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting—1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting———
RIO AMMUNITION Royal Buck—Hunting—1345 fps—
Sellier & Bellot Hunting—Hunting—1247 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Copper Impact—Hunting—1600 fps—
Winchester Ammo Double X—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Double X—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Drylok Super Steel—Hunting—1330 fps—
Winchester Ammo Drylok Super Steel—Hunting—1425 fps—
Winchester Ammo Drylok Super Steel—Hunting—1330 fps—
Winchester Ammo Long Beard XR—Hunting—1000 fps—
Winchester Ammo Long Beard XR—Hunting—1000 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1250 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1250 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1250 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super Pheasant—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super-Target—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super-Target—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1210 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1165 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1165 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1210 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1220 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1210 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1165 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1220 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1220 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1220 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1325 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1600 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1325 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1220 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1325 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1500 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1325 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1600 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1500 fps—
Winchester Ammo Xpert—Hunting—1330 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Competition One—Target—1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Competition One—Target—1210 fps—
Browning Ammo BPT Performance Target—Target—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1275 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1275 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1200 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1200 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1275 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1210 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1250 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1250 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1210 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1210 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1210 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1210 fps—
Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics—Target—1210 fps—
Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics—Target—1210 fps—
Kent Cartridge Elite—Target—1215 fps—
Remington Ammunition Gun Club—Target—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Gun Club—Target—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Gun Club—Target—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier STS—Target—1300 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Top Target—Target———
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—980 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—1165 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—1165 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super-Target—Target—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super-Target—Target—1200 fps—
ATI Target Load———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Competition One———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Dove & Quail———1175 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1300 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1350 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1300 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1300 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1350 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Pheasant———1350 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1225 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1225 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1225 fps—
Barnes Bullets Barnes Bullets 20735 20Gauge 2.75" 5 Per Box/10 Case———1800 fps—
Barnes Bullets Barnes Bullets 20739 20Gauge 3" 5 Per Box/10 Case———1850 fps—
Brenneke TOPAS———1903 fps—
Browning Ammo BXS———1600 fps—
Browning Ammo Golden Clays———1300 fps—
Browning Ammo Wicked Blend———1300 fps—
Browning Ammo Wicked Blend———1300 fps—
Federal Black Cloud———1350 fps—
Federal Black Cloud———1350 fps—
Federal Federal FAA207.5 20Gauge 2.50" 7/8oz 7.5Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Federal Federal FAA208 20Gauge 2.50" 7/8oz 8Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Federal Federal MC2247.5 20Gauge 2.75" 7/8oz 7.5Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Federal Federal MC2248 20Gauge 2.75" 7/8oz 8Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Federal Heavyweight TSS—————
Federal Heavyweight TSS—————
Federal Premium———1400 fps—
Federal Premium———1400 fps—
Federal Premium———1400 fps—
Federal Premium—————
Federal Premium—————
Federal Premium—————
Federal Premium———1000 fps—
Federal Rob Roberts Raptor—————
Federal Rob Roberts Raptor—————
Federal Rob Roberts Raptor—————
Fiocchi Flyway———1500 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Turkey———1225 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl———1450 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Steel———1350 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Steel———1350 fps—
Kent Cartridge Fasteel +—————
Kent Cartridge Fasteel +—————
Kent Cartridge Fasteel +———1350 fps—
MIGRA AMMUNITION Combinational———1350 fps—
MIGRA AMMUNITION Dove———1300 fps—
MIGRA AMMUNITION Dove———1300 fps—
NORMA AMMUNITION (RUAG) Whitetail———1600 fps—
Remington Ammunition HyperSonic———1600 fps—
Remington Ammunition HyperSonic———1600 fps—
Remington Ammunition Nitro-Steel———1400 fps—
Remington Ammunition Pheasant—————
Remington Ammunition Remington Ammunition 20569 20 2.75" 1oz 7.5Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Remington Ammunition Remington Ammunition 20570 20 2.75" 1oz 8Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
RIO AMMUNITION Royal Star—————
RIO AMMUNITION Top Target———1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Top Target———1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Wing & Target———1250 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Wing & Target———1250 fps—
Rogue Ammunition Rogue———1167 fps—
Rogue Ammunition Rogue Ammunition RA-20-1-4S 20Gauge 3" 1oz 4Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Rogue Ammunition Rogue Ammunition RA-20-1-6S 20Gauge 3" 1oz 6Shot 25 Per Box/10 Case—————
Winchester Ammo Final Pass———1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Last Call———1425 fps—
Winchester Ammo Last Call———1350 fps—
Winchester Ammo Last Call———1425 fps—
Winchester Ammo Magnum Dove———1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Winchester Ammo SWB2034XV 20Gauge 3" 1oz 4Shot 15 Per Box/10 Case—————

Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.

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