Description
Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck shotshells pack 9 pellets of number 00 buckshot into a 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge shell. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of about 1140 feet per second. Each box holds 5 rounds.
Proven Buckshot Performance
Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil buckshot is built for hunters and home defenders who want dependable patterns and solid terminal performance without paying for a premium specialty load. It is a go-to choice for hogs, deer where buckshot is legal, predators and home defense.
The Triple Plus wad system helps keep the shot column aligned as it travels down the barrel. Better alignment means fewer flyers and more pellets where you are aiming.
A granulated plastic buffer surrounds the pellets inside the shell. The buffer cushions the lead shot during firing so the pellets stay round, and round pellets fly truer for tighter downrange patterns.
Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item H132 00. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465016494, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: Power-Shok buckshot
- Manufacturer item number: H132 00
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot: number 00 buckshot, 9 pellets
- Muzzle velocity: about 1140 fps
- Wad: Triple Plus wad system with granulated plastic buffer
- Usage: big game and home defense
- Rounds per box: 5
Buckshot Tips
Use Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer 12 gauge shells.
Pattern your shotgun with this load at the distances you expect to shoot. Buckshot patterns vary a lot from gun to gun and choke to choke.
Keep shots close. Buckshot is at its best at short range, where the pattern stays tight.
Check your state regulations before using buckshot for hunting.
Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck ammo is a comfortable choice for hog hunters, deer hunters in buckshot areas and anyone keeping a shotgun for home defense.
Buckshot size is a trade-off between pellet count and pellet energy. Larger buckshot carries more energy per pellet, while smaller buckshot puts more pellets in the pattern. This is Federal’s low-recoil version of the classic 9 pellet 00 buck load. At about 1140 fps instead of the 1325 fps of the full-power version, Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck shells kick noticeably less, which makes follow-up shots faster and practice more pleasant.
Federal designed this load to reduce kick significantly compared with full-power buckshot. A good recoil pad and a firm mount still help, and practicing with Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck rounds lets you learn how quickly you can get back on target.
For home defense, think about your surroundings and what lies beyond your target. Buckshot can penetrate interior walls, so plan your shooting lanes carefully.
Store shells in a cool, dry place in their original box. Buying several boxes of Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck from the same lot keeps your patterns consistent from one range session to the next.
Shotgun choke makes a big difference with buckshot. Many shotguns pattern buckshot well through an improved cylinder or modified choke, but some guns surprise you, so test a few options before settling on one. Shoot at a large paper target at 10, 15 and 25 yards and count the hits inside a vital-sized circle.
Hunters going after hogs or deer in thick cover appreciate how quickly a pump or semi-auto loaded with Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck shells can deliver follow-up shots. Practice working the action from your shoulder so the gun stays on target between shots.
Keep a few Federal Power-Shok Low Recoil 00 Buck rounds in a shell carrier or sidesaddle on your shotgun so a reload is always within reach, whether you are in a deer stand or at home.
Need a dependable pump to run it in? See the Mossberg 500 All Purpose Field 12 gauge, or read more on Federal’s Power-Shok low recoil 00 buckshot page.
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