FED GAME LOAD 20GA 2 3/4″ #6 25/250

Description

Federal’s Game Load is a straightforward, purpose-built shotshell for hunters who spend time walking fields after upland birds. Pheasant, quail, and similar game at typical flushing distances are exactly what this load is designed around — nothing exotic, just a reliable round that performs consistently in the conditions those hunts produce.

The 7/8 oz charge of #6 shot strikes a useful balance for upland work: enough pellets in the pattern to connect at moderate ranges without the excess weight that would slow the charge unnecessarily in a 20 gauge. #6 is a versatile size for birds in the quail-to-pheasant range, offering adequate pellet count without sacrificing individual pellet energy the way smaller shot would. The 2 3/4-inch shell fits any standard 20 gauge chamber, which keeps this load compatible with a wide range of field guns — including older or lighter-built doubles that benefit from the 20 gauge’s more manageable recoil over a long day of hunting.

Muzzle velocity comes in at 1210 feet per second, a moderate figure that suits the 7/8 oz payload without generating the kind of shot deformation that higher-pressure loads can produce. More deformed pellets mean more fliers and a less consistent pattern at the distances where you actually need it. Federal loads these in 25-round boxes, and they’re sold in cases of 250, which makes sense for anyone stocking up before a serious hunt or a regular clay-target practice session with hunting loads. Made in the USA.