FED GAME LOAD 16GA 2 3/4″ #6 25/250

Description

Federal’s Game Load is a straightforward upland and small game shell built for hunters who want reliable performance without paying a premium for it. It’s the kind of ammunition you reach for when you’re putting in long days on pheasant, quail, or squirrel and need a round that feeds, patterns, and cycles consistently without adding cost to every shot.

The 16 gauge occupies a practical middle ground for field hunters. It delivers less felt recoil than a comparable 12 gauge load, which matters across a full day of walking and shooting, while still generating enough energy to cleanly take upland birds at typical flushing distances. Shooters running lighter, older 16 gauge side-by-sides or pumps will find this load well-suited to those guns without punishing the shoulder or the stock.

The 2¾-inch hull fits the chambers of virtually every modern and vintage 16 gauge in production or circulation. The 1-ounce charge of lead #6 shot is a proven choice for mid-sized upland birds — small enough to produce a workable pellet count for density in the pattern, large enough to carry sufficient energy to the target at reasonable ranges. At a muzzle velocity of 1,165 fps, this is a standard-velocity field load rather than a magnum, which keeps chamber pressure moderate and recoil soft.

Federal packages this in 25-round boxes, and case quantities are available for hunters who go through volume during season. It’s a no-frills load from a manufacturer with a long record in shotshell production — appropriate for anyone who wants a dependable field shell and nothing more complicated than that.