The Federal Game-Shok 24 Gauge 2.5-inch 11/16 oz #8 Shot Lead 25-round box is a specialized sub-gauge shotshell engineered specifically for upland bird hunting, small game harvesting, and target shooting in vintage and modern 24 Gauge shotguns. A primary friction point when shooting 24-gauge platforms is the scarcity of consistent, high-quality factory ammunition and unpredictable pattern distribution caused by soft lead pellet deformation during setback. Federal Game-Shok resolves this operational challenge by utilizing extra-hard lead shot combined with a custom-engineered one-piece wad column, delivering tight, repeatable patterns and reliable field performance for fast-flushing game.
The technical advantage focuses on preserving pellet sphericity during ignition, paired with balanced sub-gauge internal ballistics. Launching its 11/16 oz payload of #8 hard lead shot at a snappy muzzle velocity of 1,280 FPS, this load provides ideal pattern density and short flight times for quick, instinctive shooting. Mechanically, the high-antimony hard lead pellets resist flattening against bore walls during acceleration, maintaining spherical geometry for cleaner downrange aerodynamics. The specialized one-piece plastic wad cushions setback forces and reduces barrel scrubbing, preventing stray flyers and ensuring a dense pattern core on quail, dove, and woodcock.
Slinging its 11/16 oz #8 lead payload at 1,280 FPS, this classic 2.5-inch load is optimized for effortless mechanical function across classic double-barrel side-by-sides, over-unders, and pump-action 24 gauge shotguns. Assembled with precision-drawn brass-plated steel heads, high-grade plastic hulls, and reliable non-corrosive primers, it produces consistent chamber pressure curves and clean propulsive burns. The 2.5-inch hull length ensures seamless chambering and positive ejector or extractor engagement, keeping vintage sub-gauge shotguns operating flawlessly during extended upland field walks.
Key Benefits
- High-Hardness Lead Shot: Resists compression and setback deformation to preserve spherical pellet shape for tighter, uniform patterns.
- Purpose-Built One-Piece Wad: Cushions pellet setback and protects barrel walls to eliminate stray flyers and deliver dense pattern cores.
- Balanced 1,280 FPS Sub-Gauge Velocity: Delivers fast lead times and effective kinetic energy while maintaining light, manageable recoil.
- Standard 2.5-Inch Shell Geometry: Ensures safe, flawless chambering and smooth extraction in both vintage and modern 24 gauge shotguns.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 24 Gauge | 2.5" Shell Length | 1,280 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Sub-Gauge Upland Profile
- Payload/Shot: 11/16 oz Payload | #8 Shot Size | Hard Upland Lead Shot
- Hull/Primer: Precision-Drawn Brass-Plated Steel Head | One-Piece Plastic Wad | Non-Corrosive Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Federal Game-Shok Series
- Dimensions: 24 Gauge 2.5" Chamber Geometry | Break-Action Side-by-Side, Over-Under, & Pump Configuration | SKU: N1248
- Application: Upland Bird Hunting, Quail, Dove, Woodcock, Ruffed Grouse, Small Game, and Target Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Federal Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
SMKW remains a consistent source for specialized sub-gauge ammunition, ensuring access to correctly spec’d loads that keep legacy and modern 24-gauge shotguns operational in the field.
