Federal Premium Magnum 12 Gauge 3.5in 00 Buckshot shotshells (part no. P135F00) start with the finest primers, subjected to more frequent inspection for dimensional tolerances and charge weight than standard-grade components, to deliver consistent ignition for every shot. Federal Ammunition pairs that primer quality with propellants specially formulated to meet Federal’s stringent internal specifications, then packs the maximum 3.5-inch 12-gauge hull with 18 full pellets of 00 buckshot. It’s the heaviest buckshot payload a 12-gauge shell can carry. These shotgun shells suit shooters who want maximum pellet count from a 3.5-inch magnum shotgun.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, with the broadest choke and barrel compatibility.
• Shell length is 3.5 inches, the maximum magnum length a 12-gauge shotgun can chamber.
• Shot size is 00 buckshot, carrying a full 18 pellets, the most a 12-gauge shell can hold.
• The payload weighs 2-1/4 ounces, the heaviest standard buckshot charge available in 12 gauge.
• Federal builds this under its Premium Magnum line, its top-tier maximum-payload buckshot.
• The primers undergo more frequent inspection for dimensional tolerances, ensuring consistent ignition every shot.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, the standard packaging for a premium magnum buckshot load.
• Cost runs about $4.82 per round, premium pricing typical of a maximum-payload magnum shell.
• Fifty boxes ship per case (250 rounds total), a bulk option for dealers and training programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my shotgun need to be rated for 3.5-inch shells? Yes, only a shotgun with a 3.5-inch chamber can safely fire this maximum-length magnum shell; check your barrel or receiver markings before loading it.

Why 18 pellets instead of the more common 9 or 12? The 3.5-inch magnum hull holds significantly more payload than a standard 2-3/4 inch shell, letting Federal pack in the maximum pellet count.

Is this a hunting or defensive load? It’s built as Federal’s top-tier magnum buckshot, suited to both serious defensive use and big-game hunting where regulations allow buckshot.

Buy Federal Premium Magnum 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot Ammunition

When maximum pellet count matters, the 3.5-inch magnum hull carries more buckshot than any standard 12-gauge shell can hold. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.