Federal 16 Gauge (part no. PHBX163 4) ammunition loads a 2.75 inch shell with 1 1/8 oz of bismuth shot, built for upland hunters who need a consistent pattern on wild-flushing birds. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. Bismuth is dense and soft enough to be safe in older or fixed-choke barrels, unlike steel, while still meeting non-toxic shot requirements. Loaded several to a box in this shotgun shells lineup, it is built to pattern consistently through a standard choke without any special tuning. For shooters in the shotgun shells lineup who want a confirmed pattern, this is a dependable choice.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16 Gauge, matching shotguns already chambered and choked for it.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the chamber length this load is built to run through.
• The payload weighs 1 1/8 ounces, setting the pellet count this shell throws downrange.
• The shot size is No. 4, balancing pellet energy and pattern density for the intended target.
• The payload is Bismuth Shot, dense and soft enough to be safe in older or fixed-choke barrels while still meeting non-toxic requirements.
• Bismuth is dense and soft enough to be safe in older or fixed-choke barrels, unlike steel, while still meeting non-toxic shot requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this legal for waterfowl hunting? Yes, bismuth shot is a federally compliant non-toxic shot material for waterfowl.

Do I need a special choke for this load? No, it is built to pattern consistently through a standard choke for the gauge, with no special tuning required.

Buy the Federal 16 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1 1/8 oz No. 4 Shot

Whether it’s opening weekend or a late-season hunt, a shell that patterns the same way every time is what lets you make the shot instead of second-guessing the load. Pattern a box before you head out and trust bismuth shot to do its job when the moment comes. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.