Federal 28 Gauge 3-Inch 1 5/8 oz No. 9 Shot, 5-Round Box

Federal 28 Gauge (part no. PTSSX285F9) ammunition loads a 3 inch shell with 1 5/8 oz of tungsten shot, built for waterfowl hunters working decoys and open water. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. TSS pellets run nearly 18 grams per cubic centimeter, far denser than lead, so smaller shot sizes still hit hard and pattern tight enough for extended-range turkey work. Loaded 5 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 28 Gauge, matching shotguns already chambered and choked for it.
• The shell length is 3 inches, the chamber length this load is built to run through.
• The payload weighs 1 5/8 ounces, setting the pellet count this shell throws downrange.
• The shot size is No. 9, balancing pellet energy and pattern density for the intended target.
• The payload is Tungsten Shot, denser than lead, so it retains energy and patterns tighter at range.
• TSS pellets run nearly 18 grams per cubic centimeter, far denser than lead, so smaller shot sizes still hit hard and pattern tight enough for extended-range turkey work.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, a practical amount to keep on hand.
• A case ships 10 boxes (50 rounds total), useful for stocking up ahead of the season.
• At about $20.20 per round, the price reflects the shot material loaded into each shell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a turkey load? Yes, the dense tungsten super shot lets a no. 9 shot size still pattern tight and hit hard enough for extended-range turkey hunting.

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.

How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 5, 50 rounds total.

Buy the Federal 28 Gauge 3-Inch 1 5/8 oz No. 9 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 tungsten shot to do its job when a bird flushes. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.