FED GAME LOAD 12GA 2 3/4″ #8 25/250

Description

Federal’s Game Load is a low-brass upland hunting load built for hunters who spend long days in the field chasing small to medium upland birds and small game. The #8 shot size delivers a dense, even pattern at the ranges typical of quail, woodcock, grouse, and similar birds, where a tight column of small pellets is more useful than the deeper penetration of larger shot. The tradeoff is straightforward: smaller shot means more pellets per ounce and better pattern density close in, at the cost of pellet energy at distance — a consideration that makes this load well-suited to hunters working dogs through heavy cover where shots come fast and short.

The 1 oz shot charge keeps recoil light enough that shooters running semi-automatics won’t experience cycling issues common with lighter field loads, and those shooting over a long morning won’t accumulate fatigue the way heavier payloads can cause. At 1,290 fps muzzle velocity, the load is energetic enough for clean kills on upland birds without generating excessive pressure or fouling. The 2¾-inch hull is compatible with virtually every pump, semi-automatic, and break-action 12-gauge on the market. Lead shot and a plastic hull keep the cost per round practical for high-volume training days or multi-day hunts where carry weight and ammunition cost both matter.