The Federal Premium Vital-Shok 10 Gauge 3.5" 18 Pellet 00 Buckshot is built for hunters who need uncompromising power and dependable performance when pursuing tough game. Whether you're tracking wild hogs through thick cover, calling predators into close range, or hunting deer where buckshot is the preferred choice, this premium shotshell delivers the tight patterns and hard-hitting energy needed to make every shot count. Federal has engineered this load to go far beyond the expectations of traditional buckshot, combining proven components with precision manufacturing to maximize effectiveness in the field.
Loaded with 18 copper-plated 00 buckshot pellets, this 3-1/2-inch shell is designed to produce dense, consistent patterns while delivering devastating terminal performance. The copper plating reduces friction and helps the pellets maintain their round shape as they travel down the bore, promoting tighter shot patterns and improved downrange performance. By minimizing pellet deformation, each pellet retains more of its energy and flies more predictably, giving hunters greater confidence when the moment of truth arrives.
Federal enhances this performance with a specialized buffering material that surrounds the pellets inside the shell. This buffering cushions the shot during ignition, preventing pellets from flattening under recoil and reducing inconsistencies within the pattern. The result is a more uniform spread that places more pellets on target, increasing the likelihood of fast, ethical harvests on predators, hogs, and deer.
With a muzzle velocity of 1,100 feet per second, this Vital-Shok load strikes an excellent balance between controlled recoil and hard-hitting power. The substantial payload of 18 lead 00 buck pellets delivers tremendous energy at practical hunting distances, making it an excellent option for dense cover, nighttime predator control, or any situation where multiple projectiles offer an advantage over a single slug.
Federal Premium's reputation for quality shines through in every shell. Each round is manufactured to exacting standards using premium components to ensure reliable ignition, consistent velocities, and dependable field performance. Hunters have trusted Federal ammunition for generations because it performs when conditions are less than ideal and opportunities are often measured in seconds.
Packaged in boxes of five rounds, the Federal Premium Vital-Shok 10 Gauge 3.5" 18 Pellet 00 Buckshot is purpose-built for serious hunters who refuse to compromise on performance. When you need tight patterns, maximum stopping power, and proven reliability for big game, predators, or hogs, this is the load you can count on.
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