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12ga 3" 2-1/4oz

12ga 3″ 2-1/4oz

(17 customer reviews)

$67.99

***Not recommended for use with Remington V3***

By far our most popular 3″ 12 gauge model. Loaded with 2 1/4oz of TSS, you can choose either 7 1/2, 8 or 9 shot and send the most pellets down range possible. We broke the mold on this one with one thing in mind, create the most lethal 3″ 12 gauge shotshell the world has ever seen. We selectively trim these hulls to make sure they cycle in any gun and finish them with a smooth roll crimp for the most shot-to-shot consistency possible

SHOT COUNT:

  • 9 SHOT: 814
  • 8 SHOT: 570
  • 7.5 SHOT: 495
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Customer Reviews

5.00

AVERAGE RATING OF 17 REVIEWS

Tim Hagmann
November 25, 2024
5.00 out of 5
I have been hunting turkey for 40 years and have never shot an ammo that is so effective. The knockdown power and range are far superior to anything else on the market. I used to strive for 6 bb's in the kill zone at 30 yds but this ammo produces over 40 bb's at 40 and can safely be shot over 50 yds. Simply amazing!
Glenn
April 27, 2024
5.00 out of 5
One of the most consistent patterning I've ever shot. Regardless of gun, guage, choke brand etc these shells just always has a good dense unfirom pattern! The only I've found they don't like and the pattern begins to blow out is being over choked. 560-565 max for a 20, 665-670 max for a 12 and 380-383 for a 410 is whatvive found works best. These shells are amazing!
Glenn
April 27, 2024
5.00 out of 5
One of the most consistent patterning I've ever shot. Regardless of gun, guage, choke brand etc these shells just always has a good dense unfirom pattern! The only I've found they don't like and the pattern begins to blow out is being over choked. 560-565 max for a 20, 665-670 max for a 12 and 380-383 for a 410 is whatvive found works best. These shells are amazing!
Scott Willoughby
April 8, 2024
5.00 out of 5
Pattern is amazing with my Benelli M2 & Jebs .660 Headhunter. 733 pellets in a 10” circle at 40 yards. Outstanding load! I’m sold.
Jerry Geipel
December 26, 2023
5.00 out of 5
I have been using this round for six years now and have not missed out on a turkey since. I shot one at 70 yards and it died instantly.
Ryan Leftwich
August 3, 2022
5.00 out of 5
Best turkey ammo ever. I’ve killed multiple grand slams with bow and gun and this ammo is the best. Awesome patterns and effective out to 60 yards with number 9 shot. Federal TSS is absolutely excellent but Apex is better.
Robert Stokes
June 8, 2022
5.00 out of 5
This load is all that is needed and outperforms some competitors 3 1/2” TSS loads. When fired from my Mossberg 940 Turkey Pro and an Indian Creek .660” choke tube it will put more than half its 814 #9 Shot in a 10” circle at 40 yards. It is simply devestating when centered on a turkeys head or neck out to any range I have any business shooting a turkey. I’ve patterned this combo out to 80 yards and the pattern is still so dense a turkeys head and neck will not fit between the shot.
Jeff Bergstrom
April 30, 2022
5.00 out of 5
I have been hunting turkeys for almost 40years, primarily with lead and he I-shot. With the ammo shortage these were about all I could find and thought I’d give them a try. They are pricy but absolutely no regrets!!! Took 2 toms this year, one at 30 that never flopped and a second bird close to 60 yards. These loads absolutely smashed the toms head at that range, amazing performance!!! If you think about all the time and effort trying to put a bird in the freezer, the performance of these loads is more than worth it!! As long as I can get these I won’t carry anything else turkey hunting!
Lloyd Stanley
April 28, 2022
5.00 out of 5
I bought two boxes of 3'' 2 1/4 oz number 9's just before turkey season started. I was amazed to find them in stock so close to the season. Hats of to Apex for keeping shells in stock when so much ammo isn't. So far this season I'am 6 for 6 on spring gobblers. I travel and hunt in different states. If you are thinking about buying Apex shells, stop and just pull the trigger and get them. All I can say is WOW!! I also purchased 4 boxes of the 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz load. I have decided to put down the 12 and start with the 20. If they do as good as the 12 gauge load my shoulder will be happy. Not only are the shells the best I have shot they also give a military discount, and come in a great wooden box if you order enough. Thanks Apex.
Joshua Nicoli
April 24, 2022
5.00 out of 5
Great Product! Bought a box of the 9’s to try, shipping was fast and the pattern was excellent. Just closed out my season with this shell and I am sold on the product! Keeping my eyes open for this shell and others to become available so I can stock up. You will not be disappointed with APEX!
Jerry Beranek
April 14, 2022
5.00 out of 5
I patterned a Browning A-bolt shotgun with a turkey choke at 60 yards with a 3" shell loaded with 9 shot. the pattern density astounded me. I felt very confident that I could kill a turkey at that distance. The first day of my season I shot a Tom at 59 yards. He fell over, flapped a little bit and died. I feel this is an outstanding load and will continue to use it.
Scott
December 20, 2021
5.00 out of 5
Simply the best. Shot pattern is devastating with no deviation ever that I’ve seen. I’ve actually ordered shells on a Monday and received on Tuesday. Perfect.
Ken
November 7, 2021
5.00 out of 5
Patterns amazingly well out of my 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37 “Turkeyslayer”. 37 pellets in the vital areas at 40 yards with a nice even hunting pattern.
Jason wilson
October 4, 2021
5.00 out of 5
If this is anything like, the 410 shells I got it should be amazing! But what I real like is a small company Built by and for hunters! Keep up the great work!
Parks Small
September 9, 2021
5.00 out of 5
If I could post pics of my Apex targets compared to all the brands of shot I have, no words would be needed. Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra bucks to get top quality shot. Your empty wall will not be that way for long.
LVANHOLS
April 23, 2021
5.00 out of 5
Turkey hunting is challenging enough without having to worry about the effectiveness of your ammunition. APEX patterns are unmatched, have impeccable attention to detail, superior quality products, and best of all owned and operated by Veterans! There is NO other product even comparable on the market. Keep it going APEX!
Derrick
April 8, 2021
5.00 out of 5
Awesome great patterns

17 reviews for 12ga 3″ 2-1/4oz

  1. Derrick (verified owner) –

    Awesome great patterns

  2. LVANHOLS (verified owner) –

    Turkey hunting is challenging enough without having to worry about the effectiveness of your ammunition. APEX patterns are unmatched, have impeccable attention to detail, superior quality products, and best of all owned and operated by Veterans! There is NO other product even comparable on the market. Keep it going APEX!

  3. Parks Small (verified owner) –

    If I could post pics of my Apex targets compared to all the brands of shot I have, no words would be needed. Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra bucks to get top quality shot. Your empty wall will not be that way for long.

  4. Jason wilson –

    If this is anything like, the 410 shells I got it should be amazing! But what I real like is a small company Built by and for hunters! Keep up the great work!

  5. Ken (verified owner) –

    Patterns amazingly well out of my 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37 “Turkeyslayer”. 37 pellets in the vital areas at 40 yards with a nice even hunting pattern.

  6. Scott (verified owner) –

    Simply the best. Shot pattern is devastating with no deviation ever that I’ve seen. I’ve actually ordered shells on a Monday and received on Tuesday. Perfect.

  7. Jerry Beranek –

    I patterned a Browning A-bolt shotgun with a turkey choke at 60 yards with a 3″ shell loaded with 9 shot. the pattern density astounded me. I felt very confident that I could kill a turkey at that distance. The first day of my season I shot a Tom at 59 yards. He fell over, flapped a little bit and died. I feel this is an outstanding load and will continue to use it.

  8. Joshua Nicoli (verified owner) –

    Great Product! Bought a box of the 9’s to try, shipping was fast and the pattern was excellent. Just closed out my season with this shell and I am sold on the product! Keeping my eyes open for this shell and others to become available so I can stock up. You will not be disappointed with APEX!

  9. Lloyd Stanley (verified owner) –

    I bought two boxes of 3” 2 1/4 oz number 9’s just before turkey season started. I was amazed to find them in stock so close to the season. Hats of to Apex for keeping shells in stock when so much ammo isn’t. So far this season I’am 6 for 6 on spring gobblers. I travel and hunt in different states. If you are thinking about buying Apex shells, stop and just pull the trigger and get them. All I can say is WOW!! I also purchased 4 boxes of the 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz load. I have decided to put down the 12 and start with the 20. If they do as good as the 12 gauge load my shoulder will be happy. Not only are the shells the best I have shot they also give a military discount, and come in a great wooden box if you order enough. Thanks Apex.

  10. Jeff Bergstrom (verified owner) –

    I have been hunting turkeys for almost 40years, primarily with lead and he I-shot. With the ammo shortage these were about all I could find and thought I’d give them a try. They are pricy but absolutely no regrets!!! Took 2 toms this year, one at 30 that never flopped and a second bird close to 60 yards. These loads absolutely smashed the toms head at that range, amazing performance!!!
    If you think about all the time and effort trying to put a bird in the freezer, the performance of these loads is more than worth it!! As long as I can get these I won’t carry anything else turkey hunting!

  11. Robert Stokes (verified owner) –

    This load is all that is needed and outperforms some competitors 3 1/2” TSS loads. When fired from my Mossberg 940 Turkey Pro and an Indian Creek .660” choke tube it will put more than half its 814 #9 Shot in a 10” circle at 40 yards. It is simply devestating when centered on a turkeys head or neck out to any range I have any business shooting a turkey. I’ve patterned this combo out to 80 yards and the pattern is still so dense a turkeys head and neck will not fit between the shot.

  12. Ryan Leftwich (verified owner) –

    Best turkey ammo ever. I’ve killed multiple grand slams with bow and gun and this ammo is the best. Awesome patterns and effective out to 60 yards with number 9 shot. Federal TSS is absolutely excellent but Apex is better.

  13. Jerry Geipel (verified owner) –

    I have been using this round for six years now and have not missed out on a turkey since. I shot one at 70 yards and it died instantly.

  14. Scott Willoughby (verified owner) –

    Pattern is amazing with my Benelli M2 & Jebs .660 Headhunter. 733 pellets in a 10” circle at 40 yards. Outstanding load! I’m sold.

  15. Glenn (verified owner) –

    One of the most consistent patterning I’ve ever shot. Regardless of gun, guage, choke brand etc these shells just always has a good dense unfirom pattern! The only I’ve found they don’t like and the pattern begins to blow out is being over choked. 560-565 max for a 20, 665-670 max for a 12 and 380-383 for a 410 is whatvive found works best. These shells are amazing!

  16. Glenn –

    One of the most consistent patterning I’ve ever shot. Regardless of gun, guage, choke brand etc these shells just always has a good dense unfirom pattern! The only I’ve found they don’t like and the pattern begins to blow out is being over choked. 560-565 max for a 20, 665-670 max for a 12 and 380-383 for a 410 is whatvive found works best. These shells are amazing!

  17. Tim Hagmann –

    I have been hunting turkey for 40 years and have never shot an ammo that is so effective. The knockdown power and range are far superior to anything else on the market. I used to strive for 6 bb’s in the kill zone at 30 yds but this ammo produces over 40 bb’s at 40 and can safely be shot over 50 yds. Simply amazing!

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