Federal Action Shotgun

Federal Action Shotgun is a 12-gauge competition shotshell built specifically for the demands of action shooting sports. Developed in collaboration with Dissident Arms and competitive shooters, it addresses the reliability problems that standard target loads create in magazine-fed shotguns while also improving performance in traditional tube-fed guns.

The defining feature is the roll crimp. Unlike the star (fold) crimp found on standard target shells, the roll crimp produces a rigid hull that resists the deformation that causes feeding failures in box-magazine shotguns. For tube-fed guns, the rigid hull and smooth surface result in faster, more consistent loading during dual and quad load sequences.

The payload is 1-1/8 oz of #7.5 lead shot pushed at 1,235 fps — enough velocity for reliable knockdowns on steel and clays without excessive recoil. The plated steel head is harder than standard brass heads, which helps with consistent feeding and cleaner extraction across extended round counts.

This ammunition ships as a 200-round loose-packed bulk case. That’s 200 rounds total, not 10 boxes of 25 — plan your match logistics accordingly, as most other 12-gauge target loads ship in 250-round cases (10×25). The 200-round count does align well with typical major match shotgun round requirements.

Federal currently offers one configuration in the Action Shotgun line: 2-3/4″, 1-1/8 oz, #7.5 shot at 1,235 fps. No other shot sizes or payloads are available at this time.