The Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge 2.75-inch 1 1/4 oz #5 Shot, 25-Round Box (part no. HVF12HW 5) is built by Federal Ammunition for upland bird hunting. Federal Premium Hi-Bird pairs a fiber wad with a full-payload shot charge, built for upland hunters covering ground behind a dog. Find it alongside our shotgun shells selection for shooters who want confirmed specs, not distributor guesswork.
Key Specifications
- The gauge is 12 Gauge, pairing with the most common waterfowl, upland, and clays guns in the field.
- The shell length is 2.75-inch, the standard hull length for this gauge.
- The shot size is #5, sizing the pattern and pellet energy for the intended target.
- The payload weighs 1 1/4 oz, balancing pellet count against felt recoil.
- The shot material is Shot, matching the load to its intended hunting or target application.
- Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to cover a day in the field.
- The fiber wad is a traditional, biodegradable wad choice preferred by many upland hunters.
- The box ships at roughly 2.8 lb, confirmed factory packaging weight for this quantity.
- Cost works out to about $0.70 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fiber wad, and why use one? A fiber wad is a biodegradable alternative to plastic shot cups, favored by many upland hunters and required on some preserves.
What shot size does this 12 Gauge load use? This box loads #5 shot in a 2.75-inch 12 Gauge hull, sized for upland bird ranges.
Buy the Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge 2.75-inch 1 1/4 oz #5 Shot, 25-Round Box
Built with a traditional fiber wad for the upland hunter who wants a full-payload load behind their dog. Ships fast from a Lubbock, TX gun shop.
