The Remington Nitro Turkey Magnum 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch #4 Lead Shot 1.5 oz 10-round box is a high-performance shotgun shell engineered specifically for harvesting wild turkey across dense timber, field edges, and open woods where ultra-dense patterns and high downrange energy are mandatory. A primary friction point in dedicated turkey loads is severe pellet deformation caused by extreme setback forces during ignition and barrel constriction, which leads to stray "flyers," degraded pattern density, and sparse lethal coverage at extended distances. Remington resolves these pattern efficiency limitations by combining its extra-hardened lead shot with granulated polymer buffering and a heavy-duty Power Piston one-piece wad system, delivering tight pattern cohesion, deep tissue penetration, and decisive head-and-neck lethality.
The primary technical advantage centers on maintaining spherical shot geometry from chamber ignition through full-choke constriction. Loaded with extra-hard lead shot that inherently resists flattening under high chamber pressures, the payload is surrounded by granulated polymer buffering that cushions individual pellets against pellet-to-pellet abrasion. Paired with Remington’s proprietary Power Piston one-piece wad, the system absorbs initial setback shock, protects shot from bore scrubbing, and releases a uniform, tight shot column upon exiting the muzzle.
Propelling its heavy 1-1/2 oz payload of #4 lead shot at 1,260 FPS, this Nitro Turkey load strikes an optimal balance between high kinetic energy retention and manageable felt recoil. The 2-3/4-inch shell length ensures complete operational versatility, allowing it to function reliably across vintage shotguns, modern semi-automatics, pump-action hunting shotguns, and dedicated turkey guns without requiring 3-inch or 3-1/2-inch magnum chambers. Assembled with high-grade reloadable plastic hulls, weather-resistant primers, and clean-burning propellants, it delivers dense, deadly patterns in spring and fall turkey seasons.
Key Benefits
- Extra-Hard Lead Shot: Resists setback deformation to maintain spherical pellet geometry for denser downrange patterns.
- Granulated Polymer Buffering: Fills void spaces between pellets to eliminate abrasion and prevent stray flyers.
- Power Piston One-Piece Wad: Cushions shot column during ignition and protects pellets from barrel contact.
- 1,260 FPS Velocity & 1.5 oz Payload: Maximizes downrange pellet density and energy transfer through tough neck muscle and bone.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 1,260 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Heavy Magnum Turkey Pattern Profile
- Payload: 1-1/2 oz (1.5 oz) Payload | #4 Lead Shot | Extra-Hard Buffered Lead
- Wad/Buffering: Power Piston® One-Piece Wad System | Granulated Polymer Buffering
- Shell/Primer: 2-3/4 Inch Hull | High-Brass Construction | All-Weather Primer
- Logistics: 10 Rounds Per Box | Remington Nitro Turkey Series
- Dimensions: 12 Ga 2-3/4" Geometry | Fits Standard & Magnum Shotgun Chambers | SKU: NT12S4
- Application: Wild Turkey Hunting, Spring Gobbler, Fall Hen/Tom, and Dense-Cover Shotgun Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Remington Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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