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The Federal Game-Shok .22 LR birdshot is built for exactly what you need when you're dealing with garden pests, varmints, or small game at close range. Instead of a single bullet, you get a 25-grain payload of #12 lead shot that spreads on target. The tiny pellets are effective at taking care of rats, mice, snakes, and small birds without the over-penetration concerns that come with standard ammunition. This makes it ideal for farm work, barns, or any situation where you need precision pest control without collateral damage.
Federal engineered these rounds with consistent shot patterns and reliable ignition. Loading 50 rounds per box in brass cases, you get new-production, non-corrosive ammunition that's ready to use right out of the box. The 1000 fps velocity is plenty for what this load was designed to do. The #12 shot size is extremely small, which means more pellets per shell for better pattern density at the short ranges where birdshot really excels.
This is a shotshell-style cartridge, and that matters if you're using a semi-automatic firearm. The design may not reliably cycle in some semi-auto rifles or handguns, so bolt-actions and single-shot rifles are the better choice here. The effective range is limited to very close distances, typically 10-15 feet, which is exactly what makes it so safe in populated areas or where ricochet risk matters. Load this when you know your target is at arm's length.
This shotshell load may not reliably cycle in some semi-automatic firearms due to its unique design. Bolt-action rifles and single-shot rifles are the more dependable choice for this ammunition. Always test a few rounds in your specific firearm before relying on it.
Game-Shok birdshot is effective at very close ranges, typically 10-15 feet or less. Beyond that distance, the shot pattern spreads rapidly and loses its energy. This is why it's so well-suited for pest control in barns, gardens, and around properties where close-range accuracy is what matters.
Federal designed this load for rats, mice, snakes, pigeons, and other small varmints. The small shot pellets won't penetrate deeply or ricochet like larger ammunition, making it safer for farm and property use where you need precision without over-penetration.
Federal Game-Shok uses standard brass cases with rimfire primers, but reloading rimfire ammunition is not practical or recommended due to the difficulty of replacing the sealed primer. These rounds are intended as new-production, single-use cartridges.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.36 |
| Grains | #12 |
| Length | 3.3000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 716 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shotshell |
| Shipping Weight | 0.3063 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 029465056193 |
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