The Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge 2.75in #8 shotshell (part no. HVF128) starts with the finest primers Federal builds, subjected to more frequent inspection for dimensional tolerance and charge weight than a standard-line shell receives. Federal Ammunition pairs those primers with specially formulated, clean-burning propellants that meet the company’s stringent specifications, delivering consistent ignition shot after shot. It’s a premium upland field load rather than an economy shell, built for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. This shotgun shells suits upland hunters chasing a wide range of game birds.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, with the broadest choke and barrel compatibility.
• Shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard chamber length for most 12-gauge shotguns.
• Shot size is #8, a common upland size that balances pattern density with knockdown power.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a full standard field-load charge for 12-gauge upland hunting.
• Priming uses premium-inspected primers, checked more frequently for dimensional tolerance and charge weight.
• The powder is clean-burning, formulated to Federal’s stringent specifications for consistent ignition.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day afield.
• Ten boxes ship per case (250 rounds total), letting hunters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.72 per round, premium pricing reflecting the higher-grade components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a premium load rather than a standard field shell? Federal inspects the primers more frequently for dimensional tolerance and charge weight, and formulates the powder to a stricter clean-burning specification than its standard-line shells.

Is Hi-Bird built for hunting or the clays range? It’s a premium upland field load, built for hunting a range of game birds rather than trap or skeet.

Buy Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge #8

A premium field load earns that label with components most shooters never see, and Hi-Bird is built with exactly that extra scrutiny. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.