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title: "10 Gauge Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "Recommended 10 ga hunting loads by game — shot size, steel or lead (or bismuth/TSS), and shop links at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY."
url: "https://www.jjarmoryny.com/hunting-ammo-10-gauge"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
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# 10 Gauge Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> Recommended 10 ga hunting loads by game — shot size, steel or lead (or bismuth/TSS), and shop links at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY.

[ HUNTING AMMO // 10 GA ]

[ HUNTING AMMO // 10 GA ]

## 10 GAUGE HUNTING

A specialist 3½-inch waterfowl and goose gauge. Legal for migratory birds (10 gauge is the maximum). Not a small-game gun. Choose the animal you are hunting to see the shot size and material we recommend, plus a link to shop matching ammo.

A specialist 3½-inch waterfowl and goose gauge. Legal for migratory birds (10 gauge is the maximum). Not a small-game gun. Choose the animal you are hunting to see the shot size and material we recommend, plus a link to shop matching ammo.

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## DUCKS

Non-toxic shot only. Steel, bismuth, or tungsten — never lead.

Non-toxic shot only. Steel, bismuth, or tungsten — never lead.

[ VIEW DUCKS LOADS ]

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## GEESE

Non-toxic only. Larger steel (BB–T) or dense bismuth/tungsten.

Non-toxic only. Larger steel (BB–T) or dense bismuth/tungsten.

[ VIEW GEESE LOADS ]

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## TURKEY

Lead #4–#6 or TSS #7–#9. In NY, shot must be #2 through #8.

Lead #4–#6 or TSS #7–#9. In NY, shot must be #2 through #8.

[ VIEW TURKEY LOADS ]

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## DEER (SLUGS)

In New York: 20 gauge or larger, slug only — no buckshot. .410 is not legal.

In New York: 20 gauge or larger, slug only — no buckshot. .410 is not legal.

[ VIEW DEER (SLUGS) LOADS ]

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.
