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Federal Premium built Force X2 around a single idea: make 00 buckshot work better without asking shotgun owners to change anything about how they shoot. These shells feature nine copper-plated pellets with a unique center slit and hinge design. When they hit a target, each pellet splits into two equal halves, doubling your effective projectiles from nine to up to 18.
This is genuinely new territory for buckshot design. The split-shot construction lets each pellet deliver damage through two separate wound channels after impact, with the resulting fragments tumbling in an irregular pattern instead of passing straight through. That means more tissue disruption where it counts, and the lighter weight of each fragment helps prevent overpenetration through walls and barriers without sacrificing the penetration depth you need.
These aren't experimental loads. The 2.75" shells load 1 ounce of those FX2 pellets at 1,245 fps with a buffered payload and premium brass casings. Recoil stays manageable compared to standard 00 buck, which translates to better control and faster follow-ups if you ever need them. Federal loaded these with the same attention to reliability and consistency you'd expect from their defensive ammunition line.
Ten rounds per box gives you enough to pattern your shotgun and build a solid reserve. The copper plating guards against deformation as the pellets travel down the barrel, keeping your patterns tight. High-brass casings and non-corrosive primers mean these shells will run through your gun without drama, and the plastic hulls are built to last.
Each pellet is made from high-antimony lead with a center slit and hinge engineered to split on impact. When the pellets strike your target, they separate into two equal halves. The lighter fragments tumble and create irregular wound paths instead of traveling straight through, which boosts tissue damage while the reduced mass helps prevent overpenetration.
Yes. Federal engineered these rounds to pattern normally through standard shotguns without any modifications needed. The copper plating protects the pellets as they travel down the barrel, keeping your patterns tight and consistent. At typical home defense distances, these will shoot to point of aim like any quality 00 buck.
Force X2 uses reduced-recoil propellants while maintaining velocity, making recoil more manageable than standard 00 buck loads. That's intentional design for home defense, where follow-up shot accuracy matters. You get the performance without having to fight excessive muzzle flip.
Force X2 pellets typically penetrate around 18 inches in ballistic gelatin, which is right at the FBI standard for adequate penetration in defensive situations. The split design helps energy get spent inside your target rather than passing through walls, making it safer for home defense environments.
| UPC | 604544661262 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PD12FX200 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | 00 Buck |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Buckshot |
| Shipping Weight | 0.96 |
| Shot Size | #00 Buck |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 3.00 |
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