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Shop our selection of shotgun shells from top brands like ATI Ammunition, Fiocchi, Hevishot, B&P Ammunition, and Barnes. Superior Shooting 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 pheasant 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. Stock up alongside shotguns and semi auto shotguns, then grab shotgun magazines to keep your shotgun ready. Round things out with rifle ammunition, handgun ammunition, pump action shotguns, over under shotguns, and scopes sights and optics from our full inventory.
Browse shotgun shells at Superior Shooting and find the right load for every application, from waterfowl hunting along Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline and pheasant fields to home defense, turkey season, and breaking clays at the range. With the right shell in your gun, every shot from birdshot to buckshot to slug delivers the performance your application demands.
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Superior Shooting is the go-to shotgun shell source in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and serves customers in the nearby cities of Warren, Fraser, and Eastpointe. All sales at Superior Shooting are conducted in full compliance with federal and Michigan state law. Michigan requires universal background checks on all firearm sales, including private transfers, and all transactions are processed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Shotgun shell purchases in Michigan do not require a background check or special permit for adults who are legally permitted to possess firearms and ammunition. Michigan hunters pursuing waterfowl along Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and other Great Lakes waters and wetlands are required by federal law to use non-toxic shot, including steel, bismuth, or tungsten loads, for all migratory bird hunting. Lead shot remains legal for upland game hunting including pheasant and grouse in Michigan. Always verify current Michigan DNR regulations for season dates, bag limits, and shot type requirements before heading afield.
Michigan deer hunters in the Lower Peninsula commonly rely on shotgun slugs as one of the legal firearm deer season options alongside straight-wall cartridge rifles and handguns. Rifled slugs are effective through smooth-bore barrels, while sabot slugs deliver improved accuracy through fully rifled barrels. Michigan’s 2024 safe storage law requires firearms to be stored securely to prevent access by minors, and responsible ammunition storage alongside secured firearms is a recommended best practice. Contact Superior Shooting for help selecting the right shotgun shells for your platform, season, or defensive application.
Superior Shooting carries a wide range of shotgun shells covering all major gauges and applications. Available loads include target and sporting loads in #7.5, #8, and #9 shot, upland field loads in #4, #5, and #6, non-toxic steel and tungsten waterfowl loads, turkey magnums, buckshot in #00 and #4, and rifled and sabot deer slugs. Stop in or check online for current inventory across all available brands and gauges.
Federal law requires non-toxic shot for all migratory waterfowl hunting nationwide, including in Michigan. Steel shot is the most widely available and affordable non-toxic option, while bismuth and tungsten loads offer better pattern density and downrange performance at a higher price. Michigan hunters pursuing ducks and geese along Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and interior wetlands must use non-toxic loads at all times. Always verify current Michigan DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations before your hunt.
For Michigan deer hunting with a shotgun, rifled slugs are the standard choice for smooth-bore barrels, while sabot slugs deliver significantly improved accuracy through fully rifled barrels. 12 gauge is the most popular option, with a wide selection of slug loads available in standard and reduced-recoil configurations. 20 gauge slugs are also effective for hunters who prefer lighter recoil. Always check current Michigan DNR regulations for your specific zone and season, as legal methods and equipment can vary by area.
Birdshot contains many small pellets designed for birds and small game, with smaller shot numbers indicating larger pellet size. Buckshot uses larger pellets intended for deer, home defense, and larger game, with #00 buckshot being the most common defensive load. Slugs are single solid projectiles that turn a shotgun into a short to medium range big game rifle, suitable for deer hunting and serious defensive use. Each load type serves a specific purpose, and selecting the right one for your application matters for both effectiveness and safety.
When shooting steel shot, always use a choke specifically rated for steel, typically improved cylinder or modified. Steel shot is harder than lead and does not compress like lead pellets, meaning a tight choke such as full or extra-full can damage your barrel or choke threads over time. Many waterfowl-specific chokes are designed to provide effective patterns with steel while protecting your barrel. Never use a standard lead-rated full choke with steel shot loads.
For home defense, 12 gauge #00 buckshot is the most widely recommended load, delivering multiple large pellets per shot with effective stopping power at typical indoor distances. Reduced-recoil buckshot loads are available for those who prefer lower felt recoil without sacrificing terminal performance. 20 gauge buckshot is a practical alternative for smaller-framed shooters or those who find 12 gauge recoil difficult to manage. The staff at Superior Shooting can help you select a load that patterns well in your specific shotgun.
For Michigan pheasant hunting, #4, #5, and #6 lead shot in 2 3/4- or 3-inch 12 or 20 gauge loads are the standard recommendations. #5 is a popular all-around choice that balances pellet count and individual pellet energy for clean kills at typical flushing distances in Michigan’s cornfields and grassland cover. High-velocity field loads help maintain energy at longer crossing shots. Lead shot is legal for upland game hunting including pheasant in Michigan.
No. Shotgun shell purchases in Michigan do not require a permit, background check, or special license for adults who are legally permitted to possess firearms and ammunition. A valid government-issued ID may be requested at the point of sale to confirm age. Michigan’s 2024 safe storage law applies to firearms, but storing ammunition securely alongside your locked firearms is always a recommended best practice, particularly in households with children.
Superior Shooting carries a wide range of shotgun shells covering all major gauges and applications. Available loads include target and sporting loads in #7.5, #8, and #9 shot, upland field loads in #4, #5, and #6, non-toxic steel and tungsten waterfowl loads, turkey magnums, buckshot in #00 and #4, and rifled and sabot deer slugs. Stop in or check online for current inventory across all available brands and gauges.
Federal law requires non-toxic shot for all migratory waterfowl hunting nationwide, including in Michigan. Steel shot is the most widely available and affordable non-toxic option, while bismuth and tungsten loads offer better pattern density and downrange performance at a higher price. Michigan hunters pursuing ducks and geese along Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and interior wetlands must use non-toxic loads at all times. Always verify current Michigan DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations before your hunt.
For Michigan deer hunting with a shotgun, rifled slugs are the standard choice for smooth-bore barrels, while sabot slugs deliver significantly improved accuracy through fully rifled barrels. 12 gauge is the most popular option, with a wide selection of slug loads available in standard and reduced-recoil configurations. 20 gauge slugs are also effective for hunters who prefer lighter recoil. Always check current Michigan DNR regulations for your specific zone and season, as legal methods and equipment can vary by area.
Birdshot contains many small pellets designed for birds and small game, with smaller shot numbers indicating larger pellet size. Buckshot uses larger pellets intended for deer, home defense, and larger game, with #00 buckshot being the most common defensive load. Slugs are single solid projectiles that turn a shotgun into a short to medium range big game rifle, suitable for deer hunting and serious defensive use. Each load type serves a specific purpose, and selecting the right one for your application matters for both effectiveness and safety.
When shooting steel shot, always use a choke specifically rated for steel, typically improved cylinder or modified. Steel shot is harder than lead and does not compress like lead pellets, meaning a tight choke such as full or extra-full can damage your barrel or choke threads over time. Many waterfowl-specific chokes are designed to provide effective patterns with steel while protecting your barrel. Never use a standard lead-rated full choke with steel shot loads.
For home defense, 12 gauge #00 buckshot is the most widely recommended load, delivering multiple large pellets per shot with effective stopping power at typical indoor distances. Reduced-recoil buckshot loads are available for those who prefer lower felt recoil without sacrificing terminal performance. 20 gauge buckshot is a practical alternative for smaller-framed shooters or those who find 12 gauge recoil difficult to manage. The staff at Superior Shooting can help you select a load that patterns well in your specific shotgun.
For Michigan pheasant hunting, #4, #5, and #6 lead shot in 2 3/4- or 3-inch 12 or 20 gauge loads are the standard recommendations. #5 is a popular all-around choice that balances pellet count and individual pellet energy for clean kills at typical flushing distances in Michigan’s cornfields and grassland cover. High-velocity field loads help maintain energy at longer crossing shots. Lead shot is legal for upland game hunting including pheasant in Michigan.
No. Shotgun shell purchases in Michigan do not require a permit, background check, or special license for adults who are legally permitted to possess firearms and ammunition. A valid government-issued ID may be requested at the point of sale to confirm age. Michigan’s 2024 safe storage law applies to firearms, but storing ammunition securely alongside your locked firearms is always a recommended best practice, particularly in households with children.
