Description
Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 shotshells are Federal Premium Upland High Velocity loads. Each 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge shell carries 1-3/8 oz of copper plated lead number 6 shot at a published muzzle velocity of about 1500 feet per second. Each box holds 25 rounds.
Copper-Plated Shot at High Velocity
Federal Premium Upland High Velocity loads are made for pheasants, quail, grouse and other upland birds. Each shell holds copper-plated lead shot, which resists deformation better than plain lead, so more pellets stay round and fly true to the pattern.
The high-velocity loading helps you reach fast-flushing birds before they get out of range. Federal pairs the payload with brass-plated heads and quality components to deliver consistent patterns shot after shot.
Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item P138 6. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465021665, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal
- Product line: Upland High Velocity
- Manufacturer item number: P138 6
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot size: 6
- Payload: 1-3/8 oz
- Pellet count: 309
- Shot type: Copper Plated Lead
- Muzzle velocity: about 1500 fps
- Rounds per box: 25
Upland Hunting Tips
Use Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 shells only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge shells or longer.
Pattern your gun with this load at the distances you usually shoot birds, typically 20 to 40 yards.
Wear blaze orange where required and know where your hunting partners and dogs are before every shot.
Check your state regulations for shot type, bag limits and season dates before heading out.
Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 ammo is a proven choice for hunters after pheasants, quail, grouse and other upland game.
Choosing a shot size
Smaller shot such as 7-1/2 and 8 puts more pellets in the air for quail, doves and woodcock. Medium sizes like 6 suit grouse and early-season pheasants. Larger sizes such as 4 and 5 carry more energy per pellet for late-season roosters and longer shots.
Matching the choke to the cover
In tight cover where birds flush close, an improved cylinder or skeet choke opens the pattern quickly. In open fields where birds tend to flush farther out, a modified or improved modified choke keeps the pattern dense at longer range.
Caring for your shotgun
Wipe down your shotgun after a day in wet grass or snow, and run a cleaning rod through the barrel before storing it. Store Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 shells in a cool, dry place in their original box so they perform the same on your next hunt.
Reading the box
The box lists the gauge, shell length, payload, shot size and muzzle velocity. Always match the gauge and shell length to your shotgun’s chamber, which is usually stamped on the barrel. Never fire a shell that is longer than the chamber.
About the Upland High Velocity line
Federal Upland HV 12ga P1386 is part of Federal’s Upland High Velocity family, which covers several shot sizes and payloads so you can match the load to your gun and the job at hand. Federal publishes the specifications for each load, so you can compare options before you buy.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well in your shotgun, buy enough for practice and the full season at the same time. Shells from the same lot tend to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent from the first shot to the last.
Read more on Federal’s Upland High Velocity 12 gauge page, or pair it with the Carlson 12 gauge improved modified choke tube.
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