Description
Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 shotshells are Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS turkey loads. Each 3-1/2 inch 12 gauge shell carries 2-1/2 ounces of number 7 and 9 Heavyweight Tungsten Super Shot, roughly 718 pellets, at a published muzzle velocity of about 1000 feet per second. Each box holds 5 rounds.
- Maximum Pellet Counts for Long-Range Gobblers
- Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 Specifications
- Turkey Season Tips
Maximum Pellet Counts for Long-Range Gobblers
Heavyweight TSS is Federal’s answer to the long-beard that hangs up just out of range. The tungsten-alloy pellets have a density of 18 grams per cubic centimeter, which Federal says is 56 percent denser than lead. Denser pellets hold their energy longer, so smaller shot sizes can still hit hard at long range.
Because the pellets are so dense, Federal can load smaller shot sizes and still deliver plenty of energy. Smaller shot means many more pellets in the payload and a much denser pattern on a turkey’s head and neck.
The rear-braking FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is designed to perform through both ported and standard turkey chokes. A full-length wad keeps the extra-hard pellets away from your bore, and a roll crimp with a clear card wad keeps the buffering material in place.
Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item PTSSX195F 79. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544647440, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: Heavyweight TSS
- Manufacturer item number: PTSSX195F 79
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 3-1/2 inch
- Shot: 2-1/2 ounces of number 7 and 9 tungsten (TSS)
- Approximate pellet count: 718
- Muzzle velocity: about 1000 fps
- Wad: FLITECONTROL FLEX with buffering, roll crimp and clear card wad
- Usage: turkey hunting
- Rounds per box: 5
Turkey Season Tips
Use Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 only in shotguns chambered for 3-1/2 inch or longer 12 gauge shells.
Pattern your shotgun with this load and your turkey choke at 20, 30 and 40 yards before the season so you know your effective range.
Aim for the head and neck, and keep shots within the distance where your pattern stays dense.
Check your state regulations on shot type and legal shooting hours for turkey.
Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 ammo is a top-tier choice for turkey hunters who want the densest possible patterns at longer range.
This load blends number 7 and number 9 TSS pellets into one payload. The 9s fill the pattern with a huge pellet count, about 718 pellets per shell, while the 7s add extra energy per hit.
A heavy turkey load produces stout recoil. A good recoil pad and a solid seated position against a tree make a big difference, and in most cases you will only need one well-placed shot.
Before opening day, shoot a few Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 rounds at a turkey target so you know exactly where your pattern centers with your sights or optic. Count the hits in the head and neck area at each distance.
Store shells in a cool, dry place in their original box, and keep your choke tube clean so your pattern stays consistent from one hunt to the next.
Set up with a tree at your back that is wider than your shoulders, and keep movement to a minimum as a bird approaches. A good setup often matters as much as the shell in your gun.\n\nSpring gobblers often hang up just out of range, especially on pressured ground. Practice estimating distance with a rangefinder before the season, and only take the shot when a bird steps inside the range where Federal Heavyweight TSS 12ga 7 and 9 shells pattern well in your gun.
Get the most from TSS with a dedicated choke like the Carlson TSS Turkey choke for Browning Invector Plus, or read more on Federal’s Heavyweight TSS 12 gauge 7 and 9 blend page.
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