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Federal Hi-Bird 12-gauge shotshells deliver what upland hunters need: velocity, consistent patterns, and manageable recoil. Built around a two-piece wad with SoftCell technology, these loads reduce felt recoil without sacrificing downrange energy. The result is denser patterns at extended ranges where wild birds test your shooting ability.
The engineered lead shot in Federal Hi-Bird is formulated with a specific blend of hardness and density. This isn't random composition, it's designed to maintain pellet sphericity through the barrel and produce tighter, more predictable patterns than standard game loads. With 437 pellets per round at number 7.5 shot size, you get that sweet spot between hitting power and pattern density that serious upland hunters rely on. The 1330 fps muzzle velocity delivers the speed needed when birds flush wild or your dog flushes them out of range.
The 25-round box works perfectly for a day of hunting. It's enough to pattern your gun at the range, work through an entire day afield, or handle some practice afterward. Low brass construction keeps things straightforward, and Federal's quality control means consistent performance from box to box. Whether you're walking prairie for pheasants, cutting brush for quail, or working over decoys for doves and pigeons, these loads handle the job.
Shot size is about pellet count and pellet energy. Number 7.5 sits between the smaller number 8 shot and the larger number 6 or number 5 shot. More pellets mean tighter patterns at typical ranges, while larger shot means more knockdown energy on bigger birds. The 7.5 is a solid all-purpose upland load that balances pattern density with energy, making it work for everything from quail to pheasants to high-flying doves.
Yes, these are standard 2-3/4 inch shells that chamber in any standard 12-gauge shotgun. If your gun is chambered for 3-inch magnums, the Hi-Bird 2-3/4 shells will function fine but don't reload or fire 3-inch shells in a gun not marked for them. Check your barrel marking to be sure, though most modern 12-gauge shotguns handle both 2-3/4 and 3-inch loads.
The two-piece SoftCell wad is designed to cushion and isolate the shot charge, gradually separating from the pellets after leaving the barrel. This design absorbs more recoil energy within the wad itself rather than transmitting it all back into your shoulder. You'll feel a noticeably softer push than with hard plastic wads, which matters over the course of a long day in the field.
Federal Hi-Bird shells use plastic hulls that can be reloaded. The SoftCell wad design does require compatible reloading equipment and components, so make sure your reloading manual or supplier specifically supports Hi-Bird wads before attempting to reload them.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.84 |
| Grains | #7.5 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HVF12H75 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 604544621235 |
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