Federal’s Wing-Shok High Velocity line in 12 gauge (brand part no. PF1544) loads a 2.75-inch shell with 1.25 ounces of #4 lead shot at 1,500 feet per second, built for upland hunters who want extra speed and knockdown power on tougher birds. Federal pushes this High Velocity loading well above standard-pressure upland shells, giving pheasant and other larger upland game less time to flare off before the pattern arrives. The #4 shot size balances pellet count with per-pellet energy, hitting hard enough for birds that don’t go down easy while still patterning densely enough for a clean kill at typical upland range. For wingshooters who want more speed behind their pattern without stepping up to a 3-inch magnum shell, these shotgun shells deliver it in a standard 2.75-inch hull.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most common and versatile upland shotgun bore.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, a standard-length hull loaded to high-velocity pressure.
• The payload weighs 1.25 ounces, a substantial charge for a 2.75-inch shell.
• The shot size is #4, balancing pellet energy and pattern density for larger upland birds.
• The shot material is lead, delivering dense, hard-hitting patterns.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,500 fps, well above standard-pressure upland loads.
• Cost runs about $1.32 per round, a reasonable price for a high-velocity lead upland shell.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a full day in the field.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.715 pounds, useful for hunters ordering multiple boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What birds is the #4 shot size suited for? It balances pellet energy and pattern density well for larger upland birds like pheasant that can absorb lighter shot without folding.

Why choose a high-velocity load over a standard upland shell? The extra speed gives birds less time to flare or gain distance before the pattern arrives, useful on tougher, later-season game.

Buy Federal Wing-Shok High Velocity 12 Gauge 2.75in #4 Shot

Late-season birds have heard the shots before, and Wing-Shok’s extra velocity is built to close that gap before they can flare. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.