Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot – Powerful High Velocity Field Loads, 25 Rounds

Description

Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot shells are Federal’s high velocity field loads for doves, quail and other upland birds. Each 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shell carries 1 1/8 ounces of #8 lead shot in a 3 1/4 dram equivalent load, listed by distributors at about 1,275 feet per second. The extra speed and payload give you a dense pattern that reaches birds quickly. Each box holds 25 rounds.

• More Speed and Shot for Fast Birds
• Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot Specifications
• Field Notes and Upland Tips

More Speed and Shot for Fast Birds

Upland birds and doves fly fast and change direction without warning. A heavier, faster load helps you close the gap. Compared with standard 3 dram target loads, the 3 1/4 dram Hi-Bird recipe delivers a bit more velocity, which can shorten your lead and add energy to every pellet at typical field distances.

A 1 1/8 ounce charge of #8 shot gives a dense pattern for small birds. That density increases the chance that multiple pellets strike the head and vitals, which means cleaner, more humane kills and fewer lost birds.

Federal builds these loads with reliable primers and consistent powder charges, so they cycle well in pump and semi-automatic shotguns and pattern evenly through common field chokes.

Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot Specifications

These details follow the distributor listings for UPC 604544621273, Federal item HVF128 8, which show a 1 1/8 ounce charge of #8 shot at about 1,275 fps.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Hi-Bird
• Manufacturer item number: HVF128
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 2 3/4 inch
• Dram equivalent: 3 1/4
• Shot charge: 1 1/8 oz lead
• Shot size: #8
• Velocity: about 1,275 fps
• Rounds per box: 25

Field Notes and Upland Tips

Use Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot shells for doves, quail, woodcock and other small upland game where lead shot is permitted. They also make a good choice for sporting clays stations with longer, faster targets.

An improved cylinder or modified choke suits most dove and quail hunting. Pattern your gun at 25 and 35 yards so you know how this load performs with your chokes.

Always confirm local rules on lead shot. Some public lands and wildlife areas require non toxic shot even for upland birds.

Wear blaze orange where required, keep safe zones of fire with your hunting partners, and unload before crossing fences or obstacles.

If you want a faster, heavier field load for doves and upland birds, Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot shells are a powerful, proven choice. Pair them with a comfortable shell pouch for long days in the field.

Dove openers are a tradition for many families and friends, and a good field load makes the day more enjoyable. Bring plenty of shells, since fast birds and changing winds can lead to more misses than expected. Set up near water, a fence line or a harvested field where birds like to feed, and stay still until birds are in range.

Practice on clays before the season, especially crossing and quartering targets that mimic dove flight. A few rounds of sporting clays with Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot shells will tune your swing and timing for opening day.

Quail and pheasant hunters who walk behind dogs often appreciate a load that hits hard at the moment a bird flushes. Birds that get up close are easy to over shoot, while those that flush wild at the edge of range need extra energy. A 1 1/8 ounce charge of #8 shot at high velocity handles both situations well for smaller upland species, and Federal Hi-Bird 12ga 8 Shot shells give you a dependable option for a full day afield.

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