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Federal Premium Vital-Shok buckshot combines precision engineering with proven stopping power. These shells pack 18 copper-plated 00 pellets into a 3.5-inch hull at 1100 fps, giving you serious knockdown force downrange. The copper plating isn't just for show either. It helps pellets maintain their shape through the barrel and keeps them uniform in flight for denser patterns.
The patented spiral stacking process with a plastic shot cup and granulated buffer keeps pellets from deforming on their way out of the gun. That means tighter patterns and more consistent hits on target. The buffering also means less flyers and a more predictable spread, which matters when you're after game or need reliable performance in tough conditions.
Federal Premium loads start with meticulous primer inspection and clean-burning powder formulated to exacting standards. Each shell gets the same attention to detail whether it's your first round or your fiftieth. The combination of heavy pellet density, copper plating, and consistent velocity makes this a load that performs shot after shot.
Federal engineered these shells for the kind of performance you'd expect from any premium ammunition line, not just buckshot. The 3.5-inch magnum format packs serious payload into each round. Whether you're hunting thick cover or preparing for home defense, 18 pellets of copper-plated 00 buck moving at 1100 fps delivers the kind of pattern density and energy retention that puts more hits exactly where you need them.
At close range up to about 30 to 40 yards, you'll get solid pattern density with these 18 pellets. The tight patterns from the spiral stacking process keep more pellets grouped together compared to standard buckshot, which helps maintain pattern integrity at extended distances. Beyond 40 yards, pattern performance drops off quickly like most buckshot loads, so this is really designed for close to mid-range applications.
Copper plating keeps pellets harder so they retain their shape better during travel through the barrel and downrange flight. That means you get more uniform pellet diameter, which translates to tighter patterns and better penetration into game. The harder surface also means less deformation when pellets impact, so you get more consistent results from shot to shot.
These shells will cycle in any 12-gauge shotgun rated for 3.5-inch magnum loads, but recoil will be notable. The 18-pellet payload at 1100 fps generates real felt recoil, so managing it comes down to your gun's recoil pad and your shooting form. If recoil is a concern, the same Vital-Shok line comes in 2.75-inch and 3-inch versions with fewer pellets if you want a lighter shooting option.
Federal uses granulated plastic buffering around the pellets. This buffer absorbs impact energy during the firing process and prevents pellets from deforming, which keeps them round and consistent for accurate patterns. The plastic buffer material is designed to separate from the shot column cleanly downrange so it doesn't affect ballistics.
| UPC | 029465028350 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P135F00 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | 00 Buck |
| Length | 3.50" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Buckshot |
| Shipping Weight | 0.76 |
| Shot Size | #00 Buck |
| Shot Weight | 2 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| Cost per Round | 5.00 |
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