FED PRM VSHOK 20GA 2.75 #3 BCK 5/250

Description

Federal Premium’s #3 buckshot load in 20 gauge is built for hunters who need a capable, compact-platform deer or hog load without stepping up to 12 gauge. #3 buck sits between the finer pellets of birdshot and the heavier 00 or 0 buck loads, giving you more individual pellets downrange than the larger sizes — 20 of them in a 2 3/4-inch shell — which matters at practical hunting distances where pattern density determines whether you connect cleanly or not.

The 2 3/4-inch hull is the standard 20-gauge chambering, so this load runs in any pump, semi-auto, or break-action 20 gauge without restriction. At 1,100 fps, the velocity is sufficient for consistent pellet expansion and energy delivery at the ranges where buckshot is appropriate, while keeping recoil manageable enough that follow-up shots remain practical. For hunters using a lighter or youth-sized 20-gauge platform, that balance is worth having.

Federal packages these in 5-round boxes, which suits range testing or supplementing your supply without committing to a full case. If you’re evaluating how this load patterns through a specific choke or barrel, a box of five gives you enough rounds to build a useful picture without excess.