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title: "12 ga Ducks Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "#2, #3, or #4 steel (or bismuth #4–#6 / TSS #7–#9). Steel, bismuth, or tungsten/TSS — never lead. Shop 12 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY."
url: "https://www.jjarmoryny.com/hunting-ammo-12-gauge-ducks"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
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# 12 ga Ducks Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> #2, #3, or #4 steel (or bismuth #4–#6 / TSS #7–#9). Steel, bismuth, or tungsten/TSS — never lead. Shop 12 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY.

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[ HUNTING AMMO // 12 GA ]

## 12 GAUGE · DUCKS

What we recommend for Ducks with a 12 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

What we recommend for Ducks with a 12 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

[ 12 GA // DUCKS ]

[ 12 GA // DUCKS ]

RECOMMENDED SHOT

RECOMMENDED SHOT

#2, #3, or #4 steel (or bismuth #4–#6 / TSS #7–#9)

#2, #3, or #4 steel (or bismuth #4–#6 / TSS #7–#9)

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

Steel, bismuth, or tungsten/TSS — never lead

Steel, bismuth, or tungsten/TSS — never lead

WHY

WHY

Kent and Ducks Unlimited treat #2–#4 steel as the standard duck window; denser bismuth or TSS lets you drop a size or two for more pellets.

Kent and Ducks Unlimited treat #2–#4 steel as the standard duck window; denser bismuth or TSS lets you drop a size or two for more pellets.

Use 2¾" or 3" (3½" for long pass-shooting). IC or modified over decoys. Federal Speed-Shok, Black Cloud, Winchester Xpert, Kent Fasteel, and Hevi-Steel/Bismuth are typical loads.

Use 2¾" or 3" (3½" for long pass-shooting). IC or modified over decoys. Federal Speed-Shok, Black Cloud, Winchester Xpert, Kent Fasteel, and Hevi-Steel/Bismuth are typical loads.

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## IN STOCK AT JJ ARMORY

These are the 12 gauge steel waterfowl loads we have in stock. Never lead for ducks.

These are the 12 gauge steel waterfowl loads we have in stock. Never lead for ducks.

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.