The Federal 28 Gauge #8.5 Shot (part no. HOA2885) loads 3/4 ounces of #8.5 shot in a 28 gauge hull, 2.75 inches long, built for hunters and shooters who need dependable field performance. Federal Ammunition is one of the largest ammunition makers in the country, running its own primer, powder, and case production in-house for consistent lot-to-lot quality. In shotgun shells for upland and field hunters, this is a load built for exactly that job.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 28 Gauge, a light, low-recoil gauge that has surged in popularity for upland hunting.
• Shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard hull length for this gauge rather than a 3-inch magnum.
• The payload weighs 3/4 ounces, a standard charge for this gauge and hull length.
• The shot size is #8.5, fine shot suited to upland birds, doves, and clays, where pattern density matters more than pellet energy.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1250 fps, carrying consistent energy out to normal shotgun ranges.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day in the field or blind.
• Cost runs about $0.83 per round, affordable enough to shoot by the case for practice.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 1.75 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2.75-inch hull length good for? A 2.75-inch hull is the standard chamber length for this gauge, running in virtually any gun so chambered.

Does the box count affect the price per round? Yes, buying the full 25-round box keeps the per-round cost down compared to buying loose shells.

Why choose 28 Gauge? 28 Gauge is a light, low-recoil gauge that has surged in popularity for upland hunting, which is exactly why this load is offered in that gauge.

Buy the Federal 28 Gauge #8.5 Shot

A full case of Federal 28 Gauge #8.5 Shot means one less thing to think about before opening day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.