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Shotgun Shells

Shop our selection of shotgun shells from top brands like Hevishot, Hornady, Kent Cartridge, Lambro, and Lightfield. Double 9 Firearms stocks hard-hitting, dependable shotgun shells built for upland hunters, waterfowlers, clay shooters, and home defense users who count on every shell to perform. Whether you’re loading up for dove season, breaking clays at the range, or keeping your home defense shotgun ready, we carry birdshot, buckshot, and slugs in a range of gauges and loads. Pair your shells with rifle ammunition, handgun ammunition, and rimfire ammunition to keep your range bag stocked for every firearm. Round things out with shotguns, pump action shotguns, semi auto shotguns, shotgun magazines, and scopes sights and optics from our full inventory.

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Shotgun Shells Buying Guide

Check out shotgun shells online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Choosing the right shell comes down to matching gauge, shell length, and payload to your firearm and intended application.

Use these pointers to dial in your shell selection:

  • Confirm your barrel’s gauge and chamber length before ordering, since shotguns chambered for 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore each require their own shells, and many platforms accept 2 3/4 inch, 3 inch, or 3 1/2 inch hulls.
  • Choose loads that cycle reliably through gas and inertia systems when feeding semi-auto shotguns, since lighter target loads sometimes fail to generate enough pressure to fully operate the action.
  • Pick low-recoil or managed-recoil target loads for high-volume clay shooting, then step up to magnum hunting payloads when chasing turkey, waterfowl, or upland game with pump action shotguns.
  • Reserve heavy slug loads for precision big game work in bolt action shotguns, since these rifle-like platforms paired with sabot slugs deliver tight groups at extended ranges in shotgun-only deer zones.
  • Add a distinctive shell choice for traditional platforms like lever action shotguns, since these classic-style firearms feed best with consistent shell dimensions and moderate payloads suited to defensive, cowboy action, and recreational shooting.
  • Stick with traditional lower-pressure loads for classic side by side shotguns, since older twin-barrel platforms often pattern best with standard pressures and consistent shell dimensions.

Local And Compliance Notes

Grab shotgun shells online or visit the gun shop in Wauneta, Nebraska to inspect cases, talk through load selection, and pick up exactly what your barrel and choke combination is built to handle. Double 9 Firearms serves customers in the nearby cities of Imperial, McCook, and Ogallala, carrying shells suited to pheasant openers, waterfowl flights along the Platte River corridor, turkey hunts, deer slug season, and clay sports across southwest Nebraska.

Federal law requires shotgun shell buyers to be at least 18 years old, and Nebraska matches that threshold without imposing additional permits or registration on shell purchases. Anyone prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms is equally prohibited from possessing ammunition, so confirm eligibility before checkout. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission rules require non-toxic shot for waterfowl and may restrict certain payloads and shot sizes during specific seasons, so review the current hunting guide before heading to the field.

Transport shotgun shells in original packaging or a sealed container, kept separate from loaded firearms during travel whenever practical, and store reserves in a cool, dry location away from solvents and direct sunlight. For questions about specialty loads, bulk case pricing, or hard-to-find gauges, contact the shop and the team will help match available stock to your hunting or sporting plans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shotgun Shells

1. What does the gauge number on a shotgun shell mean?

Gauge refers to the number of lead balls equal in diameter to the bore that together weigh one pound, so a smaller gauge number indicates a larger bore. The exception is .410 bore, which is measured by actual diameter in inches rather than by gauge.

2. Can I shoot 2 3/4 inch shells in a 3 inch chamber?

3. What is the difference between birdshot, buckshot, and slugs?

4. Why do waterfowl hunters have to use non-toxic shot?

5. What shot size is best for turkey hunting?

6. How does choke selection affect shotgun shell performance?

7. Are low-recoil shotgun shells less effective for defense?

8. How should I store shotgun shells for the off-season?