FED GMSHK HI BR 410 2.5 7.5 25/250

Description

Federal’s Game-Shok Hi-Brass is a straightforward upland hunting load built for the shooter who wants reliable, consistent performance in the field without paying a premium for features a pheasant or quail hunt doesn’t require. The 2.5-inch shell keeps it compatible with the widest range of .410 bore guns, including older fixed-choke guns and short-chambered revolvers designed for the bore.

The high-brass head isn’t cosmetic — it provides additional structural support to the case, which matters when you’re running a harder-kicking small-bore load where chamber pressure is concentrated in a narrower cross-section than a 12 or 20 gauge shell. That extra brass helps the case extract cleanly, shot after shot, even in guns that have seen some use.

Shot size 7.5 is a sensible choice for the close-flushing, fast-moving birds that .410 hunters typically pursue. The small pellets maintain a denser pattern at realistic hunting distances, partially compensating for the bore’s inherently smaller payload compared to larger gauges. The 1/2 oz charge and 1,200 fps velocity strike a practical balance — enough energy for clean kills on small upland birds without producing the extreme chamber pressure that can cause feeding or extraction problems in some .410 actions.

Federal uses a one-piece wad design to protect the shot column and help maintain pattern efficiency through the choke. The propellant and non-corrosive primer combination means no special cleanup concerns after a day in the field. At 25 rounds per box, this load suits a full morning’s hunt without weighing down a vest.