Federal GameShok .22 LR #12 shot ammunition (part no. 716) loads a tiny shot charge instead of a single bullet, giving shooters a true miniature shotshell in a rimfire case. Federal Ammunition built the GameShok line for hunters chasing bushy tails or bunnies, or dealing with pests at close range, offering consistent, reliable performance at an affordable price that keeps a shooter in the field for less. The #12 shot pattern spreads at very close range, useful for small game and vermin control where a single .22 bullet would be overkill or risk excess damage. This rimfire ammunition is a specialty load for close-range small game and pest work.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 Long Rifle, the most common rimfire cartridge in the country.
• The load type is a shotshell, firing a charge of tiny shot rather than a single bullet.
• Shot size is #12, a fine shot size suited to pest control and small game at very close range.
• The shot charge weighs 25 grains, a light payload sized for the .22 LR case.
• The case material is brass, standard for rimfire ammunition.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for pest control or a small game outing.
• Cost runs about $0.32 per round, affordable pricing for a specialty rimfire shot load.
• Federal markets this under its GameShok line, built for consistent, budget-friendly small game performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .22 LR shotshell used for? It fires a small charge of shot instead of a single bullet, useful for pest control and small game at very close range where a standard .22 bullet would be excessive.

Is #12 shot effective at longer range? No.22 LR shotshells like this one are effective only at very close range, since the shot charge is small and loses energy quickly.

Buy Federal GameShok .22 LR #12 Shot

Close-range pest control and small game work call for a specialty load most rifles never see, and GameShok fills exactly that niche. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.