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title: "16 Gauge Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "Recommended 16 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-16-gauge"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
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# 16 Gauge Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> Recommended 16 ga hunting loads by game — shot size, steel or lead (or bismuth/TSS), and shop links at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY.

[ HUNTING AMMO // 16 GA ]

[ HUNTING AMMO // 16 GA ]

## 16 GAUGE HUNTING

A classic upland gauge. Excellent with lead field loads; ask us about non-toxic 16 gauge and slugs if you need them. Choose the animal you are hunting to see the shot size and material we recommend, plus a link to shop matching ammo.

A classic upland gauge. Excellent with lead field loads; ask us about non-toxic 16 gauge and slugs if you need them. 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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## PHEASANT

Lead #4–#6, or bismuth where non-toxic is required.

Lead #4–#6, or bismuth where non-toxic is required.

[ VIEW PHEASANT LOADS ]

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## GROUSE & WOODCOCK

Lead #7½ or #8, open choke; #6 for late grouse.

Lead #7½ or #8, open choke; #6 for late grouse.

[ VIEW GROUSE & WOODCOCK LOADS ]

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## QUAIL

Lead #7½ or #8, open choke.

Lead #7½ or #8, open choke.

[ VIEW QUAIL LOADS ]

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## DOVE

Lead #7½ or #8; steel or bismuth where the land requires non-toxic.

Lead #7½ or #8; steel or bismuth where the land requires non-toxic.

[ VIEW DOVE LOADS ]

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## RABBIT & SQUIRREL

Lead #6 is the all-around size; #7½ up close, #4–#5 in thicker cover.

Lead #6 is the all-around size; #7½ up close, #4–#5 in thicker cover.

[ VIEW RABBIT & SQUIRREL 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 ]

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## COYOTE & PREDATOR

Buckshot or a turkey load at modest range; slugs for selected longer shots.

Buckshot or a turkey load at modest range; slugs for selected longer shots.

[ VIEW COYOTE & PREDATOR 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.