Federal Upland Steel 28 Gauge 2.75-Inch 5/8oz #6 Shot, 25-Round Box

Federal Upland Steel 28 gauge 2.75-inch ammunition (brand part no. USH286) gives sub-gauge hunters a non-toxic option for doves and other light upland game without sacrificing the pattern density steel shot needs to be effective. Federal loads this shell with a 5/8-ounce charge of #6 steel shot, sized and weighed to make the most of a bore that leaves little room for error. Steel shot is required in many public hunting areas where lead is restricted, and this load is built to deliver consistent patterns despite steel’s lighter-than-lead pellet weight. For hunters who carry a light 28 gauge into the dove field or upland cover, these shotgun shells keep them compliant and still connecting on birds.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 28, a light, quick-handling bore favored by upland hunters who carry all day.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard hull length for 28 gauge upland loads.
• The payload weighs 5/8 ounce, sized to work within the sub-gauge shell while still patterning effectively.
• The shot size is #6, a balance of pellet count and energy suited to doves and light upland birds.
• The shot is made of steel, a non-toxic material required in many public hunting areas where lead shot is banned.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a full day of wingshooting.
• Cost runs about $0.89 per round, keeping steel-shot upland hunting affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why steel shot instead of lead for upland hunting? Many public hunting areas require non-toxic shot, and steel meets that requirement while still delivering effective patterns at upland ranges.

Is 28 gauge enough for dove and upland hunting? Yes, with a properly patterned 5/8-ounce load of #6 steel shot, 28 gauge is effective on doves and similarly sized upland birds at typical ranges.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box of Federal Upland Steel 28 gauge holds 25 rounds.

Buy Federal Upland Steel 28 Gauge 2.75-Inch Shells

A light 28 gauge is a joy to carry through a long upland day, and Federal built Upland Steel so that light gun still puts birds in the bag. Pattern a box before opening day and confirm your choke works well with the steel payload. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and they ship fast to your door.