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The 16 gauge has made a serious comeback among upland hunters, and these Federal loads show exactly why. You get the power of a 12 gauge packed into a lighter, quicker-handling gun that won't beat you up during a full day of hunting. These shells run at 1425 feet per second, which is significantly faster than standard field loads and gives you the velocity needed to extend your effective range beyond what slower ammunition can do.
Federal Premium built these shells with copper-plated lead shot that patterns tighter than conventional lead. The copper plating prevents deformation as pellets travel down the bore and helps them hold their shape on impact, which means better penetration and more consistent performance shot after shot. You're not just getting shot here—you're getting premium components throughout. The primers are individually inspected for dimensional tolerances and charge weight to ensure consistent ignition. The propellants are specially formulated clean-burning powders that minimize fouling and deliver reliable velocities every time.
#6 shot works best when birds are flushing inside 35 to 40 yards, which covers most early and mid-season hunting situations. The denser pattern means more pellets in your spread compared to larger shot sizes, so you can stay connected with birds even if your lead isn't perfect. A 1-1/8 ounce payload is the standard for 16 gauge upland work, and that's exactly what you get here. Whether you're working over dogs or walking fence rows after pheasants, quail, or grouse, this load gives you the performance you'd expect from Federal's upland lineup.
A portion of every box sold goes directly to Pheasants Forever's mission to preserve pheasant hunting habitat and the tradition of the sport itself. You're literally helping protect the places where these hunts happen.
#6 shot works great for pheasants inside 35 to 40 yards, especially when birds flush close or you're hunting thick cover. The denser pattern gives you more pellets in the spread, and at 1425 fps these loads have the velocity to penetrate. Many experienced upland hunters rely on #6 exclusively and consistently take roosters cleanly.
The 16 gauge strikes a sweet spot between the heavier 12 gauge and lighter 20 gauge. You get real knockdown power with a 1-1/8 oz payload without shouldering a gun that'll wear you out after hours in the field. The gauge is experiencing a genuine comeback because shooters realize you don't need magnum loads to hunt effectively.
At 1425 fps, these Federal loads are significantly faster than standard hi-brass field loads running around 1295 fps. That extra velocity gives you better energy retention downrange, flatter trajectories, and more reliable knockdown at intermediate distances. It's one reason Federal branded them specifically for pheasant hunting rather than general upland use.
Federal inspects every primer for consistency and charge weight to deliver reliable ignition. The propellants are specially formulated clean-burning powders that minimize fouling. The copper-plated shot prevents deformation in the barrel and on impact, which means tighter patterns and better penetration compared to conventional lead.
| Caliber/Gauge | 16 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.24 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PF1636 |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 2.44 |
| Shot Size | #6 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 029465026929 |
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