Federal’s Upland Steel shotshell in 12 gauge (part no. USH122W75) loads a full ounce of #7.5 steel shot, built for hunters chasing hard-to-hit birds in areas that require non-lead payloads. Federal Ammunition tunes this load for consistency and reliability, running high velocities that make the most of a steel payload’s lighter pellet weight compared to lead. That combination makes it a strong choice for doves and other light upland game, especially on public land or wildlife management areas where non-toxic shot is mandated. This shotgun shells gives upland hunters a steel option without giving up the pattern performance a lead load would deliver.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, chambered as a 2.75-inch shell.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a full charge in steel shot.
• The shot size is #7.5, suited to doves and other light upland game.
• The shot material is steel, a non-lead option required on some public and managed hunting land.
• Federal tunes this load to high velocity, making the most of steel’s lighter pellet weight.
• The shell uses paper-wad construction, per Federal’s build for this Upland line.
• Cost runs about $0.70 per round, reasonable pricing for a non-toxic upland load.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a day afield.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.3 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose steel shot for dove hunting? Many public hunting areas and wildlife management areas require non-toxic shot, and this steel load is tuned to deliver lead-like pattern performance on doves and light upland birds.

Is steel shot as effective as lead at upland ranges? Federal compensates for steel’s lighter pellet weight by loading this shell to higher velocity, keeping pattern and knockdown performance strong at typical upland ranges.

Buy Federal Upland Steel 12 Gauge #7.5 Shot

Non-lead requirements shouldn’t cost you pattern performance, and Federal tunes Upland Steel specifically to close that gap. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.