Upland Force! Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge #5 Shot with Fiber Wad
Adam Scepaniak 10.06.23
If you want to bag some high bird counts this fall while chasing upland game you might want to take a good, hard look at Federal Premium’s newest selection of Hi-Bird shotgun shells. They recently expanded their line-up of Hi-Bird to include #5 Shot sporting their Fiber Wad. This brings the series’ total offerings up to 9 unique selections for 12 Gauge shotgun hunters.
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The new 12 Gauge #5 shot payload dons a high velocity of 1,330 FPS (feet per second) and has a special formulation of lead shot to produce downrange energy and pattern densities that efficiently takes down birds at all shootable ranges. It is currently available in 25-count boxes with an MSRP of $24.99 each. Federal expands on this newest offering in their press release statement below:
- Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge #5 Shot with Fiber Wad – MSRP $24.99
ANOKA, Minnesota – September 28, 2023 – Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same hard-hitting performance as the original.
“The patented design of the fiber over-powder wad creates an effective gas seal, and the paper shot cup is designed to prevent barrel/shot contact and improve pattern performance,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Line Director. “Additionally, the overall fiber/paper wad system design helps reduce a shooter’s environmental impact on high-volume shoots.”
“This new product was motivated by a customer need, because certain ranges and areas are beginning to require plastic-free wadding,” continued Compton. “We also offer the paper wad in cartridges tailored for the dove hunting and sporting target market, such as our Upland Steel and Top Gun loads.”
We’re right in the thick of fall and numerous upland bird hunting seasons so it is wonderful to see that Federal Premium has yet another offering to help us fill our limit of birds. Moreover, with a fiber wad it is better for the environment while we are hunting. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Federal Premium Hi-Bird in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
