Description
The Federal 20 ga 1-5/16oz #5 Grand Slam load is built for hunters who want dependable patterns on spring and fall turkeys. Federal loads 1 5/16 oz of #5 copper-plated lead shot to a rated 1185 feet per second in a 3 in 20 Gauge shell. Federal Grand Slam turkey loads combine copper-plated lead shot with the FliteControl Flex wad, which holds the shot column together well after it leaves the muzzle for dense, even patterns at turkey ranges. This Realtree 40th Anniversary edition packs 1 5/16 ounces of #5 shot into a 3 inch 20 gauge hull.
Why Choose the Federal 20 ga 1-5/16oz #5 Grand Slam
- 1 5/16 oz of #5 copper-plated lead shot
- Rated 1185 fps muzzle velocity
- 3 in 20 Gauge hull
- FliteControl Flex wad for tight patterns
- 10 rounds per box, item PFCX258FRT5
Built for Turkey Hunting
- Copper-plated lead shot for deep penetration
- FliteControl Flex wad works with ported and standard chokes
- Dense patterns for clean head-and-neck shots
- Realtree 40th Anniversary edition packaging
Patterning your shotgun with a new load is the best way to know how it performs. Shoot a few rounds at a large sheet of paper at 25 to 35 yards with the choke you plan to hunt with, and check that the densest part of the pattern lines up with your point of aim. Trying a tighter or more open choke can make a real difference on fast, close birds.
Store shotshells in a cool, dry place in their original box, and keep loads with different shot sizes separated so you always grab the right shell in the field. Buying enough from the same lot for the whole season keeps velocity and pattern consistent from one hunt to the next, so your practice carries over to the field.
The 20 gauge has become a favorite for clay target shooters because its lighter guns and softer recoil reduce fatigue over hundreds of rounds, while a well-made load still breaks targets cleanly. Many skeet competitors shoot a 20 gauge in their sub-gauge events, and sporting clays shooters often choose it for smooth handling on fast crossing and incoming targets.
Specifications
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product Line: Grand Slam
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 in
- Shot Charge: 1 5/16 oz
- Shot Size: #5
- Shot Type: copper-plated lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1185 fps
- Quantity: 10 rounds
- Item Number: PFCX258FRT5
- UPC: 604544705294
Why Choose Federal 20 Gauge Shotshells
A turkey load has one job: put enough pellets into the head and neck of a gobbler to end the hunt cleanly. Grand Slam uses hard, copper-plated #5 shot that holds its shape through the bore and the FliteControl Flex wad that releases the payload late, so more pellets stay in the pattern core at 30 to 40 yards.
Hunters carrying lighter 20 gauge guns in the spring woods get a load that patterns well without the recoil of a 12 gauge magnum, which makes it easier to stay steady when the bird finally steps into range.
Federal Premium has made ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota since 1922 and is one of the most trusted names in turkey hunting. Its Grand Slam line was developed with serious turkey hunters, and federal 20 ga ammo from this line is chosen by hunters who want dense patterns at real-world turkey distances.
Grand Slam 20 gauge loads suit turkey hunters who want a lighter gun without giving up pattern density, and they work well in both pump and semi-automatic 20 gauge shotguns. Always confirm your shotgun is chambered for 3 in 20 Gauge shells, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local hunting laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Federal Premium for more about their full line of loads.
Choosing 20 Ga Turkey Loads
When comparing 20 ga turkey loads, pattern density at 30 to 40 yards matters more than anything else. The 20 ga grand slam line uses copper-plated shot and the FliteControl Flex wad to keep more pellets in the pattern core, giving turkey hunters the dense patterns needed for clean head-and-neck shots.
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