FEDERAL PD - 12 GA - 2.75" - #00 BUCK - 9 PEL - 5 RDS/BOX

Standard buckshot wads separate from the pellet payload almost immediately after leaving the muzzle, allowing pellets to spread rapidly and unpredictably. Federal's FLITECONTROL wad is a rear-braking design that stays with the payload longer, controlling the release and keeping pellets in a tighter group at typical defensive engagement distances (7–15 yards). The result is a smaller, more precise pattern that reduces the risk of stray pellets while maximizing the chance that all nine 00 buck pellets reach the intended target.

Yes. At 1,145 fps, this load generates sufficient gas pressure to reliably cycle the action of most semi-automatic 12-gauge shotguns, including popular platforms like the Beretta A300/A400, Mossberg 930, and Remington 1100/11-87. If your semi-auto is rated for 2-3/4" standard-velocity shells, this Federal Personal Defense load should function without issue. Always verify your specific firearm's minimum recommended load before use and test-fire at the range before relying on any load for home defense.

For home defense, most shooters load their shotgun (typically 4–8 rounds depending on the magazine tube), keep a few rounds staged nearby, and retain additional boxes for periodic range practice. We recommend purchasing at least two to three boxes: one to load and stage your home-defense shotgun, and one or two to use at the range so you can confirm your particular shotgun's pattern with this specific load at your expected engagement distances. Patterning your shotgun at 7, 10, and 15 yards will give you a realistic picture of how tight the FLITECONTROL wad keeps the pellets in your specific barrel and choke combination.