The Federal P15400 Premium Magnum delivers consistent 00 buckshot performance with nine pellets per 2.75-inch shell, engineered for maximum stopping power in defensive and tactical applications. This premium loading combines Federal's proven powder formulations with precision-manufactured components to ensure reliable function across all 12-gauge platforms.
What Makes This Different
Federal's Premium Magnum line utilizes copper-plated lead pellets that resist deformation during barrel travel, maintaining spherical shape for improved accuracy and deeper penetration. The buffered shot charge reduces pellet deformation compared to standard buckshot loads, resulting in tighter patterns at extended ranges. Each shell contains exactly nine .33-caliber pellets, optimized for the 2.75-inch hull length to maximize velocity while maintaining manageable recoil.
Key Features
- Nine copper-plated 00 buckshot pellets per shell for maximum impact
- 1-1/8 ounce shot charge delivers 1,325 fps muzzle velocity
- 2.75-inch hull length fits all 12-gauge shotguns including short-chambered models
- Buffered shot column prevents pellet deformation during firing
- Federal brass-plated steel head construction ensures reliable extraction
- Premium primer compound provides consistent ignition in all weather conditions
- Five-round boxes allow precise inventory management for departments and ranges
Range testing demonstrates consistent 8-inch patterns at 25 yards with most cylinder bore barrels, making this load effective for home defense, law enforcement, and tactical applications. The copper plating reduces barrel leading while the buffered design maintains pellet integrity through choke restrictions up to modified. Federal's quality control processes ensure each lot meets strict velocity and pressure specifications, providing predictable performance shot after shot.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot weight: 1-1/8 ounces
- Pellet count: 9 pellets per shell
- Pellet size: 00 (.33 caliber)
- Muzzle velocity: 1,325 fps
- Packaging: 5 shells per box, 50 boxes per case
- Manufactured in the United States
Professional users choose Federal Premium for mission-critical applications where reliability cannot be compromised. The precise manufacturing tolerances and quality components justify the premium price through consistent performance when accuracy and stopping power matter most.