If you are someone who likes to go out this time of year pursuing upland game birds, but you still are conscious of the environment and your direct impact on it, then you will be pleased to hear about Federal Premium expanding their Hi-Bird line of ammunition to include #5 Shot sporting their Fiber Wad. Now, when filling your limit of grouse, pheasants, and other upland game birds, you will be leaving behind less waste out in the field.

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These new Federal Premium 12 Gauge #5 Shot load’s have a decent velocity of 1,330 FPS (feet per second) and boast specially formulated lead shot to produce downrange energy and pattern densities that efficiently take down birds. Now available in 25-count boxes with an MSRP of $24.99 each. Federal elaborates on this newest selection in their Press Release statement below:

• Federal Premium Hi-Bird 12 Gauge #5 Shot with Fiber Wad – MSRP $24.99

ANOKA, Minnesota – September 28, 2023 – Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same hard-hitting performance as the original.

“The patented design of the fiber over-powder wad creates an effective gas seal, and the paper shot cup is designed to prevent barrel/shot contact and improve pattern performance,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Line Director. “Additionally, the overall fiber/paper wad system design helps reduce a shooter’s environmental impact on high-volume shoots.”

“This new product was motivated by a customer need, because certain ranges and areas are beginning to require plastic-free wadding,” continued Compton. “We also offer the paper wad in cartridges tailored for the dove hunting and sporting target market, such as our Upland Steel and Top Gun loads.”

I am the exact target customer when it comes to these new Hi-Bird #5 Shot shotgun shells with a Fiber Wad. If you are willing to recycle your beer cans and Monster energy drinks, why not choose a more environmentally-friendly option in your hunting shotgun shells as well. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below about Federal Premium’s newest offering of Hi-Bird with a Fiber Wad. We always appreciate your feedback.