Federal Raptor Steel 20-Gauge 3" 1oz #3 Shot
Federal's Raptor Steel 20-gauge shotshells deliver optimized velocities and heavy payloads of steel pellets engineered for tight patterns through Raptor Series chokes. 1400 fps, #3 shot, 25 rounds per box.
Federal Raptor Steel Shotshells
Federal partnered with renowned shotgun expert Rob Roberts to develop the Raptor Steel line—ammunition specifically engineered to extract maximum performance from Raptor Series choke tubes.
Design Philosophy
These 20-gauge loads represent a collaborative effort between Federal's ammunition engineers and Roberts' choke design expertise. The result is a carefully balanced combination of heavy payloads, optimized velocities, and premium components that work together to deliver exceptional pattern density and effective shot strings.
Key Features
- Heavy Steel Payloads: High-quality Federal steel pellets in #3 shot size for waterfowl hunting
- Optimized Velocity: 1400 fps muzzle velocity matched to the payload for maximum pellet retention and pattern efficiency
- Premium Components: Federal's high-performance primers and clean-burning propellant ensure reliable ignition and consistent performance
- Tight Patterns: Engineered to produce the tightest, most efficient patterns when used with Raptor Series chokes
- Effective Range: Lethal shot strings designed for waterfowl at practical hunting distances
Specifications
- Gauge: 20
- Shell Length: 3"
- Shot Weight: 1 ounce
- Shot Size: #3
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box
These shells represent the modern approach to shotgun ammunition—purpose-built loads that maximize the potential of specialized choke designs for serious waterfowl hunters.
Features
- heavy payloads of high-quality federal steel pellets
- velocities optimized for the payload to put more critical pellets on target
- high-efficiency patterns and effective shot strings for waterfowl
- clean-burning propellant and reliable primers
