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Federal Premium Vital-Shok 12 Gauge 3-1/2" 00 Buckshot delivers serious stopping power in a package built for hunters and home defenders who demand consistent, pattern-tight performance. This 18-pellet magnum load pairs copper-plated shot with proven buffering technology to keep pellets from deforming in the shell, resulting in the dense, uniform patterns you need for reliable hits on hogs, deer, and predators at hunting distances.
Buckshot gets a bad reputation for being crude, but Federal's engineering approach treats it with the same precision applied to their rifle ammunition. The copper plating protects each pellet while it travels down the barrel and downrange, maintaining velocity and energy transfer. The buffering compound that surrounds the shot column does the real work: it absorbs the shock of acceleration, keeping pellets round and tight together so your pattern stays efficient beyond typical buckshot ranges.
A box of five shells means you're getting 90 total pellets of 00 buckshot—plenty for sighting in your shotgun, pattern testing, or keeping a reliable defense load in the truck. The 3-1/2" magnum case delivers the payload and velocity to matter when it counts, whether you're hunting thick cover or setting up on a food source. If you've had issues with loose patterns or inconsistent performance from standard buckshot, Vital-Shok's attention to pellet integrity and pattern density makes a measurable difference.
| Gauge | 12 |
| Shell Length | 3-1/2" |
| Shot Size | 00 Buckshot |
| Pellets Per Round | 18 |
| Pellet Type | Copper-plated |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
| Brand | Federal Premium |
| Product Line | Vital-Shok |
Vital-Shok uses copper-plated pellets and buffering technology to prevent deformation during firing. This keeps the shot column tight and uniform, delivering denser patterns and more consistent energy downrange than typical buckshot, which matters for precision on game.
Yes. The 3-1/2" 00 buckshot load with 18 pellets delivers the velocity and energy needed for reliable performance on deer and hogs, especially in close to moderate range hunting situations. Pattern your specific shotgun to confirm point of aim and grouping before hunting.
Each box contains 5 rounds. With 18 pellets per round, that's 90 total pellets of 00 buckshot—enough to test patterns, verify zero, and keep reserves on hand.
This is 12 Gauge, 3-1/2" magnum. Make sure your shotgun is rated for 3-1/2" shells before loading—many 12 gauges are limited to 2-3/4" or 3" maximum.
SKU: 119717941 • Width: 3.3in • Height: 1in • Depth: 4.4in • Weight: 0.85oz