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Federal's Raptor Steel 20 gauge loads are the result of a serious collaboration between Federal's shotshell engineers and the team at Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks. These weren't generic waterfowl shells slapped together with a familiar name attached. Instead, they were engineered from the ground up to work specifically with the Raptor Series choke tubes, which means you get pattern consistency and efficiency that's hard to match.
The key here is that Federal designed these shells to pair with a particular choke system. That matters because it means you're not guessing about pellet spread, density, or optimal performance. The 1 oz payload of premium steel shot launches at 1400 fps, a velocity that Federal's engineers determined balances energy with pattern efficiency. More pellets reach your target zone at useful distances, which is what actually matters in the field.
These loads use Federal's high-performance primers and clean-burning propellant to ensure reliable ignition and consistent velocities. The powder formula was specifically tuned for the payload weight and velocity target, eliminating the fliers and wild spreads that can happen with one-size-fits-all ammunition. The #3 shot size works well on ducks at standard waterfowling ranges while keeping reasonable pellet count for pattern density.
Rob Roberts brought his gunsmithing expertise to the table during development, and it shows in how these shells perform through his choke designs. You get heavy enough payloads to deliver effective shot strings while staying reasonable on recoil in a 20 gauge platform. The 3 inch shell gives you more payload than standard 2 3/4 inch offerings without excessive power or felt recoil.
These loads are optimized for Rob Roberts Raptor Series choke tubes. While they'll function through other chokes, the pattern efficiency and consistency Federal engineered into them is specifically designed around the Raptor choke geometry. If you're running a different choke, you'll still get reliable performance, but won't get the full benefit of the load development work that went into these shells.
The 1 oz charge is on the heavier side for 20 gauge but not extreme. You get more pellets downrange than lighter 20 gauge loads, which means better pattern density and more effective shot strings. It's a middle ground that still keeps recoil manageable in a 20 gauge compared to jumping to a 12 gauge, while giving you real payload to work with for distance shooting.
Yes, they'll work fine through standard chokes and deliver solid patterns. The design partnership just means you'll see the best performance with matching Raptor tubes. If you're planning to shoot a lot of these, investing in the proper choke makes sense. But for occasional use through your current setup, these are quality Federal loads that will function reliably.
The #3 shot in this load strikes a good balance for most waterfowl situations. It gives you more pellets per ounce than larger shot like #2, which helps with pattern density, but each pellet still carries enough energy for clean, effective kills at typical waterfowl ranges. Federal also offers #2 and #4, so you can match your shot size to the type of hunting you do most.
| UPC | 604544709711 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RRS209 3 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Grains | #3 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 0.98 |
| Shot Size | 3 |
| Shot Weight | 1 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.12 |
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