Federal Ammunition PowerShok 20 Gauge 3-inch shotgun shells (part no. F2072B) load 18 pellets of 2 Buckshot for close-range stopping power, whether the barrel is on a predator gun or a home-defense pump. Federal Ammunition builds this 20 gauge buckshot load for shooters who need every pellet on target at working distances, and the 3-inch hull holds a full charge behind the shot cup for consistent pressure and pattern from shell to shell. In shotgun shells, this is the load for the shot that has to count the first time.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 Gauge, chambering the shell to run in any 20 gauge shotgun rated for the load.
• The shell length is 3-inch, matched to the chamber length stamped on the barrel for safe, reliable cycling.
• The payload weighs 1 1/4 oz, a heavy charge built for reach and knockdown.
• The pellet size is 2 Buckshot, built for penetration and knockdown at working range.
• Each shell carries 18 pellets in the payload, giving a dense pattern at typical buckshot ranges.
• The shot is buckshot, chosen for pattern consistency and terminal performance in this load.
• This shell belongs to the PowerShok line, a load built and marketed for dependable close-range stopping power.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, enough for a hunt without breaking into a second box.
• At roughly $2.62 per round, it’s priced for hunters and shooters who want dependable performance without a magnum-load price tag.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this 20 gauge buckshot load built for? It’s a close-range load — 2 buckshot in a 3-inch hull, built for defense and predator work inside typical buckshot ranges.

Will this cycle in a semi-auto shotgun? Yes, it’s loaded to standard 20 gauge pressure specifications and cycles reliably through pumps and semi-autos rated for 3-inch shells.

Buy Federal Ammunition PowerShok 20 Gauge 2 Buckshot Shells

When the shot has to count at close range, Federal Ammunition PowerShok loads the pattern you can trust. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and they ship fast to your door.