Shotshell

Combine prime central Alberta farm country, skies full of ducks and geese, and boxes of Federal Custom Shop TSS shotshells, and you have a waterfowl hunt for the books.

Breaking clay targets, shooting gamebirds, launching slugs at big game, protecting your home—there's almost no limit to what a shotgun paired with the right ammunition can do. But to maximize their potential, shooters need to do their part.

Handguns and ARs get all the attention, but shotguns reign as the easiest road to home defense proficiency. Learn the basics to get started.

Whether fall takes you to the prairies, the dove field or anywhere in between, there’s a Federal upland load engineered for how you hunt. Learn more about our full lineup of shotshell offerings and choose the right one for you.

Get the 411 on the most lethal shotshell payload ever created, the cornerstone of Federal Custom Shop shotshell offerings.

Precision payloads are finally at all shooters’ fingertips. Check out these common questions regarding Federal Custom Shop shotshell ammunition and get the answers you’re looking for.

Learn what sets Federal’s new Custom Shop apart from all other commercially produced ammunition.

Handloaded TSS shotshells from Federal Custom Shop pull off a Nebraska foursome.

Learn why you miss —and how to hit—springing teal targets more consistently when you shoot sporting clays.

Join the cult-like group of waterfowl hunters who opt to target diver ducks in the pounding surf. Here’s how to take the plunge with the right ammo and tactics.

We reveal the top ammo for the fast-paced action and tough shots of dove hunts.

Bring home more ducks and geese by choosing the best shot sizes for the situation. Here’s how to do it.

We answer your top questions on choosing chokes for non-toxic shot, including bismuth, Tungsten Super Shot and steel.

Advances in shotshell technologies and materials like Tungsten Super Shot have not only made .410 ammo more effective—they’ve made it the ideal option for many applications.

These days, more and more waterfowl hunters are breaking from tradition and bringing sub-gauge shotguns to their blind. We explore this trend and the ammunition that’s fueling it.

Getting your gobbler is easier than ever thanks to today’s top turkey loads. We reveal how to choose the right one for your hunts.

Break even more clays with Federal Top Gun target ammo by pairing it with a Weatherby Sorix shotgun. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich runs through why this semi-auto is his choice for his favorite 12 gauge trap loads.

Looking for the right load to feed the Beretta 1301 Tactical? Federal ambassador Josh Froelich explains why Federal Premium Personal Defense Buckshot makes the ideal fit.