The Federal Game-Shok 16 Gauge 2-¾ inch 1 oz #7.5 Hardened Lead Shot 25-round box is a specialized shotshell engineered specifically for upland bird hunting, pheasant, quail, grouse, dove, and small game. A primary friction point with standard promotional field loads is soft lead pellet deformation during ignition and barrel transit, which flattens pellets into erratic "flyers" and creates patchy, unreliable pattern density. Federal Game-Shok resolves this classic patterning issue by combining extra-hardened lead shot with a balanced 2-1/2 dram equivalent powder charge, ensuring pellets maintain their spherical shape for uniform, tight pattern spread on fast-moving game.
The technical advantage focuses on tight pattern cohesion paired with smooth, manageable recoil dynamics. Launching its 1 oz payload of #7.5 lead shot at a tuned muzzle velocity of 1,165 FPS, this load provides high hit probability and dense pattern fill while preventing excessive shot string elongation. Mechanically, the extra-hardened lead pellets resist compression and flattening under peak ignition pressures. By maintaining their spherical shape, the pellets fly true without straying from the shot column, delivering consistent, lethal coverage on flushing upland birds and crossing small game.
Moving its 1 oz payload at 1,165 FPS, this specialized 16-gauge load is optimized for smooth, non-binding mechanical operation across classic side-by-side, over-under, pump-action, and semi-automatic upland shotguns. Assembled in high-strength, moisture-resistant plastic hulls fitted with non-corrosive Federal 209 primers and clean-burning propellants, it ensures crisp, reliable ignition and minimal bore residue. The precision-formed hull and brass head deliver positive rim engagement and smooth extraction during fast-paced field shooting.
Key Benefits
- Extra-Hardened Lead Shot Pellets: Resists deformation under ignition pressure to ensure true-flying pellets and uniform pattern density.
- Tuned 1,165 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Balances downrange energy transfer with soft recoil for quick follow-up shots on fast flushing birds.
- High Pellet-Count #7.5 Shot Size: Provides optimum pattern fill and vital coverage for grouse, quail, pheasant, dove, and rabbits.
- Reliable Federal 209 Primers: Ensures fast, dependable ignition and clean powder burns in varying field temperatures.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 16 Gauge | 2-3/4" Shell Length | 1,165 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 2-1/2 Dram Equivalent | Upland Field Profile
- Payload: 1 oz Shot Weight | #7.5 Hardened Lead Shot
- Wad/Hull: High-Density Plastic Wad | Moisture-Resistant Plastic Hull | Brass Head
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Federal Game-Shok Series
- Dimensions: 16 Gauge 2-3/4" Chamber Geometry | All 16-Ga Shotgun Configurations | SKU: H1607.5
- Application: Upland Bird Hunting, Pheasant, Quail, Grouse, Dove, Small Game, and Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Federal Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
Federal Game-Shok 16 Gauge ammunition provides repeatable pattern performance and controlled recoil for upland hunting and target use. Source it from SMKW to ensure verified inventory, proper storage and handling, and consistent lot availability for field reliability.
