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Federal Hi-Bird shotshells are purpose-built for upland hunting and field shooting where pattern consistency and shooting comfort matter. With a 1-1/4 ounce payload of #5 lead shot moving at 1330 fps, these loads deliver the energy needed for longer-range shots on fast upland game without leaving you beat up after a full day in the field.
The real work happens inside each shell. Federal engineered the lead shot specifically for hardness and density, which means your patterns stay tighter and maintain more energy downrange. The two-piece SoftCell wad works with the shot construction to reduce perceived recoil, which adds up when you're working through a productive area. It's not about turning these into light loads – it's about distributing the recoil impulse in a way that feels more manageable than standard upland ammo.
These are versatile rounds whether you're chasing doves, pigeons, or pheasants across varied terrain. The #5 shot size gives you enough pellets per load for dense patterns at 30-40 yard ranges, where most upland hunting happens, while still delivering enough energy to put birds down cleanly. The 25-round box format works well for a day in the field or for warming up at the range before hunting season.
Consistency across the production run matters too. Federal's quality control on Hi-Bird loads shows up in uniform shell length, shot charge weight, and primer performance – so you get similar ballistics shot to shot rather than guessing how each round will perform.
The #5 shot size works well for doves, pigeons, pheasants, and other upland birds. At typical hunting ranges of 30-40 yards, these shells deliver pattern density and energy for clean, ethical kills on these species. The engineered lead shot and SoftCell wad are tuned specifically for upland hunting performance.
The two-piece SoftCell wad is designed to absorb and distribute recoil energy more gradually than standard wads, reducing what you feel on your shoulder. This doesn't change the actual physics of the load, but it makes the shooting experience more comfortable when you're working through a full box.
While these are optimized for upland hunting, they work fine for sport and practice shooting. The consistent patterns and reliable performance make them suitable for both field use and range work. Some clay shooters prefer them for casual practice, though there are dedicated clay target loads available.
The engineered shot construction and SoftCell wad technology give Hi-Bird better pattern consistency and reduced perceived recoil compared to basic upland loads. Federal's quality control on these rounds also keeps shot weight and velocity very uniform from shell to shell, which translates to more predictable patterns downrange.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.84 |
| Grains | #5 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HVF12H5 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 604544625554 |
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