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Federal Premium Upland 12 Gauge Ammo 2 3/4" 1 3/8 oz #4 Copper-Plated Lead Shot - P138 4
0 customer reviews so far, if you’ve used this Federal Premium Upland load, your field notes can help the next shopper. This federal ammo is 12 gauge ammo built around Copper-Plated #4 lead shot with a listed muzzle velocity of 1500 fps.
It is made for upland hunting, with Federal’s manufacturer-stated design focused on tight, consistent patterns from copper-plated shot and brass-plated heads.
Why Shooters Choose Federal 12 Gauge
- Upland bird purpose: Federal identifies this load for upland birds such as pheasants, quail, grouse, and more. It is designed as field ammunition rather than a buckshot or slug load.
- Copper-plated lead shot: Copper plating is commonly used to help lead pellets maintain shape through the bore and in flight. Federal pairs that construction with #4 shot for this upland load.
- Pattern-focused build: Federal states that the copper-plated lead shot and brass-plated heads are used to support tight, consistent patterns. That matters when clean pattern performance is a priority in the field.
- High-velocity spec: The listed muzzle velocity is 1500 fps. This gives shoppers a clear comparison point when evaluating Federal 12 gauge options for upland hunting.
- Shotgun-ready components: The verified specs list a shotgun casing and shotgun primer. Those details confirm the basic component type for this shotshell load.
- Flexible packaging: Available as Box of 25 / Case of 250. The case format is useful for hunters who want to keep the same load on hand across practice, pattern checks, and field use.
- Federal lineup fit: This is a Federal Premium Upland load in the broader Federal 12 gauge family. It gives hunters a copper-plated lead shot option from the Federal ammo lineup.
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What is the muzzle velocity of Federal 12 Gauge grain Copper-Plated?
The listed muzzle velocity is 1500 fps. The brief does not provide a grain weight, so the most useful confirmed specs are gauge, shot type, shot size, component type, and velocity.
What is this Federal 12 gauge load intended for?
Federal positions it as an upland hunting load. The manufacturer specifically notes use for pheasants, quail, grouse, and more.
What does Copper-Plated lead shot mean in this load?
Copper-Plated lead shot is lead shot with copper plating on the pellets. In general shotshell use, plating is commonly chosen to help pellets resist deformation and support more consistent patterning.
Is this buckshot, slug, or birdshot-style ammunition?
This product uses #4 Copper-Plated lead shot and is described by Federal as an upland load. It is not presented in the brief as buckshot or a slug load.
What packaging options are listed?
The verified packaging is Box of 25 / Case of 250. If you plan to pattern your shotgun and hunt with the same load, the case format can help keep your setup consistent.
Does this load use standard shotgun components?
The verified specs list a shotgun casing and a shotgun primer. Federal also states that the load uses brass-plated heads as part of its upland construction.
About Federal 12 Gauge
This Federal Premium Upland load uses Copper-Plated lead shot, a shotgun casing, a shotgun primer, and brass-plated heads. Federal describes the design as supporting tight, consistent patterns, which is a key consideration for upland hunting where shot presentation and pellet distribution matter.
As 12 gauge ammo, it fits one of the most common shotgun categories for field use. The #4 Copper-Plated shot is intended for upland birds such as pheasants, quail, grouse, and more, giving hunters a purpose-built option from Federal rather than a general defensive or slug-style load.
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For hunters comparing 12 Gauge category options, this Federal Premium Upland load offers Copper-Plated lead shot, Federal field-load construction, and case availability. Choose a box for evaluation or consider the case format when you want bulk ammo from the Federal lineup for upland season preparation.
| Field | Details |
|---|
| MPN | P138 4 |
| UPC | 029465021641 |
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Platform | Shotgun |
| Ammo Application | Upland bird hunting |
| Ammo Type | Copper-Plated |
| Caliber | 12 Gauge |
| Grain Weight | Not Provided |
| Shotgun Weight | 1 3/8 oz |
| Quantity Per Package | Box of 25 / Case of 250 |
| Test Barrel Length | Not Provided |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1500 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | Not Provided |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | Not Provided |
| Case Type | Shotgun Casing |
| Primer Type | Shotgun Primer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead Free | No |
| Staked Primer | Not Provided |
| Country of Origin | USA |
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