Fed Pwrshk 20ga 3" 18p #2bck 5/250

Federal PowerShok 20 Gauge 3-Inch 18 Pellet #2 Buckshot ammunition delivers the shot patterns and terminal performance demanded in defensive and hunting applications. The Triple Plus wad system ensures consistent pellet alignment, while granulated plastic buffering maintains uniform pellet geometry for tight, reliable patterns at distance. This is production-grade buckshot engineered for operators and hunters who require predictable performance across varied scenarios.

The 3-inch shell format chambers in standard 20-gauge shotguns rated for 3-inch loads. Eighteen #2 buckshot pellets per round provide a balance between pattern density and individual projectile impact energy—#2 buck sits between lighter birdshot loads and heavier 00 buck, making it suitable for medium-range work where tighter patterns matter. The 1,100 feet-per-second muzzle velocity is consistent with Federal's defensive and hunting buckshot platform, generating sufficient energy for reliable expansion and penetration without excessive recoil in 20-gauge platforms.

This ammunition serves home-defense scenarios, predator control, and hunting applications where controllable recoil and compact shotgun platforms are preferred. The 5-round box format supports both practice and duty use. #2 buckshot patterns tighter than 00 buck from the same barrel, an advantage when precision matters in brush or when over-penetration through walls is a concern. Federal's quality control on this platform ensures round-to-round consistency critical for defensive applications.

Operators evaluating 20-gauge defensive loads often choose 18-pellet #2 buckshot when 12-gauge capacity is unavailable but tighter patterns than birdshot are required. The 3-inch shell maximizes payload in shorter action lengths common to modern defensive shotguns, and Federal's reputation in law enforcement and hunting communities reflects decades of field performance with this ammunition class.