Federal Ammunition‘s Upland Steel load in 12 gauge (part no. USH1275) drives 1-1/8 oz of #7.5 steel shot from a 2-3/4-inch hull, built as a nontoxic option for hunters covering upland birds. Stock up on this shotgun ammunition for public land and waterfowl areas that require steel shot.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most widely used shotgun bore, chambered in the broadest range of guns on the market.
• Shell length is 2-3/4-inch, the standard shell length for most guns chambered in this gauge.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 oz, a standard payload for the gauge and intended use.
• Shot size is #7.5, steel shot sized to pattern effectively where nontoxic shot is required.
• The shot type is steel, a nontoxic material required on federal waterfowl land and increasingly common on public upland ground.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a standard count for a range or field day.
• 10 boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.62 per round at the box level, in line with current pricing for this class of load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why steel shot instead of lead? Steel is nontoxic and required by federal law for waterfowl hunting, and many public upland areas now require it as well.

Does steel shot pattern differently than lead? Yes — steel is lighter than lead pellet for pellet, so loads like this are typically driven faster or with a larger shot size to keep pattern density and energy on target.

Is this load legal for waterfowl hunting? Yes, steel shot meets the federal nontoxic-shot requirement for waterfowl; always confirm state and area-specific regulations before hunting.

Buy Federal Ammunition Upland Steel 12 Gauge #7.5 Steel Shotshells

Nontoxic shot is non-negotiable on federal waterfowl ground, and Upland Steel delivers a real hunting pattern without the lead. Stock the blind bag before the next hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.