The 12 gauge dominates the shotgun market with its incredible versatility. Birdshot loads serve waterfowl and upland hunters, buckshot provides devastating close-range stopping power for home defense and law enforcement, and slugs extend effective range to 150+ yards for deer hunting. Shell lengths range from 2-3/4 inches to 3-1/2 inch magnums. The 12 gauge platform includes pump-action, semi-automatic, over/under, and side-by-side configurations suitable for every application from competitive trap and skeet to tactical operations.
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