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Federal collaborated with Rob Roberts to create a custom-tuned waterfowl load that works in perfect harmony with his Raptor series choke tubes. The Raptor steel shells deliver the kind of pattern consistency you get when ammunition is engineered specifically for a particular choke design. Instead of guessing at pellet count and pattern density, you're getting ammunition built around how those tubes function.
The partnership between Federal and Rob Roberts produces shells that extract the tightest, most efficient patterns from Raptor series chokes. Each shell carries 168 pellets of high-quality Federal steel in size 2 shot, loaded to 1400 feet per second. The payload is substantial enough to maintain density across typical waterfowl ranges while the velocity is calibrated to work with the precision of the Raptor choke design. This isn't random ballistics—it's ammunition development done with a specific tool in mind.
These shells use Federal's high-performance primers and clean-burning propellant to ensure reliable ignition and consistent shot strings. The combination of heavy payload and careful velocity selection means more pellets arrive on target, which translates to cleaner kills and fewer cripples in the field. The 3-inch length gives you the capacity you need for late-season waterfowl hunting when conditions demand heavier shot counts.
Number 2 steel shot is the workhorse of waterfowl hunting, and for a reason. It's effective on everything from ducks to geese and delivers the kind of retained energy you need for confident shooting at distance. Paired with the Raptor choke system, these loads represent a complete performance package built on the idea that ammunition and choke tubes should work together, not against each other.
Yes, these shells will function in any 12 gauge shotgun chambered for 3-inch shells. However, they're optimized specifically for Rob Roberts Raptor series chokes, so you'll get the best pattern performance and tightest grouping when paired with those chokes. In other chokes, they'll still perform well, but you won't unlock the full potential of the design.
Number 2 shot carries more energy downrange and hits harder than #4, making it the go-to choice for most waterfowl hunting scenarios. It works effectively on ducks and geese and maintains better penetration at distance. Number 4 is better suited for early-season teal or situations where you're closer to your targets.
When ammunition is engineered for a particular choke design, everything lines up—pellet count, velocity, and shot string all work together. This eliminates guesswork about whether your shells and choke will pattern well together. You get the consistency that comes from engineering a complete system, not just grabbing random ammunition and hoping it patterns.
Absolutely. The heavy 1 3/8 oz payload of #2 steel shot at 1400 fps makes these excellent for goose hunting, especially in the later part of the season when birds are heavier and more cautious. The density and retained energy work well for the extended ranges typical of goose shooting.
| UPC | 604544704778 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RRS1382 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shipping Weight | 2.985 |
| Shot Size | 2 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.04 |
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