Description
The Federal Wing-Shok line has earned its reputation as dependable upland ammunition, and this 12-gauge 2.75-inch load delivers what matters most in the field: reliable patterns and clean kills. You get a full 1 1/4 ounce payload of number 6 shot leaving the barrel at 1500 feet per second, giving you the velocity and payload weight that work together for effective bird hunting.
What Makes Wing-Shok High-Velocity Effective
Federal backs these loads with quality components designed for consistency. The copper-plated lead shot creates tighter patterns than bare lead while reducing feather drag and improving downrange energy. You're not dealing with deformed pellets that pattern poorly or lose impact. The primers receive more frequent inspections during manufacturing to maintain dimensional tolerances, and the propellants are clean-burning powders formulated to Federal's specifications. This matters when you're betting your hunt on 25 rounds.
Number 6 Shot for Your Upland Game
This particular shot size strikes the balance experienced upland hunters prefer. Number 6 carries enough pellets for pattern density on birds flushing at moderate distances while maintaining the pellet energy needed for penetration. Pheasants, grouse, quail, and chukars all fall within this load's effective range. Early season work through thick cover or later season hunting over pointing dogs both make sense with this ammunition.
The Pheasants Forever Connection
A portion of every box sold supports Pheasants Forever's mission to preserve and enhance pheasant habitat. You're buying quality ammunition and simultaneously contributing to conservation efforts that ensure birds and hunting opportunities remain available for future seasons.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 1/4 ounces
- Shot Size: #6 Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1500 feet per second
- Rounds per Box: 25
- Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): PF1546
- UPC: 029465020040
- Hull Material: Plastic with Max hull designation
- Primer Type: Federal Premium centerfire
- Shot Type: Copper-plated lead
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Federal Wing-Shok PF1546 12-gauge 2.75-inch ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is number 6 shot suitable for late-season pheasant hunting?
Yes. Number 6 shot works effectively for pheasants throughout the season when paired with proper choke and velocity. The 1500 fps muzzle velocity on these Wing-Shok loads provides the energy needed for penetration, though some hunters switch to number 5 shot for birds flushing at extreme distances. Your shotgun's choke and typical shooting distance should guide the decision.
Will these shells work in any 12-gauge shotgun?
These 2.75-inch shells will function in any 12-gauge shotgun chambered for 2.75-inch loads. Standard field guns, over-unders, semi-automatics, and pumps all handle them without issue. Check your shotgun's chamber marking to confirm it accepts 2.75-inch shells, as some guns are chambered for 3-inch loads only.
What's the difference between copper-plated and standard lead shot?
Copper-plated shot maintains rounder pellets during the firing process, which keeps patterns tighter and more consistent at distance. The plating also improves downrange energy retention. You get better pattern density and penetration compared to unplated lead, making tighter, more effective patterns in the field.
Do proceeds from this ammunition go to conservation?
Yes. These Wing-Shok Pheasants Forever shells direct a portion of proceeds to Pheasants Forever, which focuses on preserving pheasant habitat and supporting upland hunting opportunities. You're supporting conservation efforts with every box purchased.





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