The Federal Premium Vital-Shok 20 gauge 3″ buckshot load is a magnum-class shotshell intended for hunting and medium-game applications. Each shell contains 18 pellets and lists a shot weight of 1 1/4 ounces with a published muzzle velocity of 1100 feet per second. The load uses a plastic hull and is packaged for retail in small-box quantities.
Box: Sold per box of 5 rounds. Case: Sold by the case consisting of 50 boxes (250 rounds); a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes to reach 50 boxes per case.
Key Specifications
- The brand is Federal Premium Vital-Shok.
- The gauge is 20 Gauge.
- The shell length is 3 inches.
- Each shell contains 18 pellets.
- The shot weight is 1 1/4 oz.
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1100 fps.
- Units per box are 5 rounds.
- Boxes per case are 50 boxes (250 rounds).
- The hull material is Plastic.
Federal’s Vital-Shok 20 gauge 3″ buckshot is presented as a compact, magnum-length shotshell option for hunters and shooters who require a factory-loaded buckshot round packaged in small retail quantities. The product is focused on reliable ignition, consistent internal construction, and straightforward packaging for retail and bulk purchases.
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