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12 Gauge - 2-3/4" 00 Buck 8 Pellets - Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad - 250 Rounds

12 Gauge - 2-3/4" 00 Buck 8 Pellets - Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad - 250 Rounds

Name: 12 Gauge - 2-3/4" 00 Buck 8 Pellets - Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad - 250 Rounds
Brand: Federal
Price: 240 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.65 (27 reviews)

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Quantity - 5 rounds per box; 50 boxes per case
Manufacturer - Federal
Load - 2-3/4" 00 Buckshot (8 pellets)
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Manufacturer	Federal
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	Not Applicable
Bullet Type	#00 Buck
Quantity	250
Ammo Caliber	12 Gauge
Manufacturer SKU	LE133 00
Shot Material	Lead
Shell Length	2-3/4"
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	1145
UPC Barcode	50029465023152

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Federal's Law Enfocement line of 12 ga 00 buckshot features their signature FLITECONTROL® wad which results in a much tighter pattern of buckshot than conventional wads. The pellets actually remain together until roughly 10 yards after they exit the barrel when the rear side of the wad starts to come apart. This results in a great hunting and/or self-defense load.

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Federal started making ammunition in 1922, and they have since become one of the premier ammo manufacturers. They're owned by ATK, which also owns companies like Speer and CCI. ATK also makes a lot of the ammunition used by the US military. That's a pretty strong record for quality.

While quality is nice to have when you're buying ammunition for a day at the range, quality is very nice to have when you're buying ammunition to use for home defense. The top of the line for Federal ammunition is called Federal Premium, and it consists of ammunition that is ideal for target shooting, hunting, or self defense.

A great example of how good Federal Premium ammo can be is their 12 gauge tactical double aught buck load. It contains eight copper plated lead double aught buck pellets, which are each about a third of an inch in diameter.

Out of 20-inch barreled shotgun, these eight pellets are moving at a velocity of about 1,150 feet per second. This is roughly equivalent to firing eight small handgun bullets at one time. In addition, this load features the flitecontrol wad, which keeps the shot much tighter in distance. This is definitely a good thing because any pellet you fire that doesn't hit your intended target might end up hitting something you don't want to shoot.

At 7 yards, which is a fairly typical self defense distance, especially inside a home, all of the pellets went into one ragged hole. Even out of 15 yards, all of the pellets were hitting so close that I couldn't identify the individual hits. I set the steel plate out at 35, and found that all eight pellets were still on the target.

I tested this ammo in four different shotguns, a Mossberg 500 and a Remington 870, which are both pump actions, a Saiga-12, which is a semi-auto, and a Stoeger coach gun, which is a side-by-side double-barreled shotgun. It was reliable in all of them, which I expected.

Although Federal doesn't specifically call this a low recoil load, it was also very soft shooting, which helped with rapid follow up shots. Federal Premium ammo isn't cheap, but it delivers some of the best performance available at any price. I would not hesitate to recommend this ammo for home defense use.

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Outstanding quality ammo by Billy on 3/19/2020

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Very good ammo, quality ammo. Not one malfunction. Beretta 1301T holds a very tight pattern at 25 yds. 2 inches or so
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Patterns as advertised! by The Kidd on 1/5/2020

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This stuff shoots some seriously tight patterns. From a Winchester 1300 Defender with 18" barrel, at 21' everything...
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by Billy on 3/19/2020
Very good ammo, quality ammo. Not one malfunction. Beretta 1301T holds a very tight pattern at 25 yds. 2 inches or so
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Low recoil great patterns
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by TNHare on 3/2/2020
Received my ammo quickly and well packaged. Lucky gunner was an excellent experience. I’m very happy with the federal flight control. At 10 yards it punched a single hole from a 14” pattern was still good at 25. Recoil was less than average turkey load. Very pleased
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by The Kidd on 1/5/2020
This stuff shoots some seriously tight patterns. From a Winchester 1300 Defender with 18" barrel, at 21' everything stayed in a 2" hole. At 50' the spread was only the size of my fist! If accurate and tight is what you want, this is your round. Quality ammo!
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Fantastic load 1301
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by C on 10/22/2019
This is by far the best patterning load out of my gen 1 1301. Right about 7" at 25 yards, at 7 you'd think it's a slug. Good consistent load, have bought a few of these cases and will continue to do so.
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by Nymarksman on 12/3/2018
I’ve used a lot of 00 buck shot trying to find the perfect balance for home defense. This flite control wads keep the groups very tight up to 30 yards which is double the distance I'd encounter in my situation. I’ve been running this through a mossberg 500 no choke and a Remington 870. It is now my go to for my home defense shotguns and the price is great as well
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by Shockwave on 4/8/2018
First, I want to thank Lucky Gunner for their outstanding service. My order was placed,shipped and at my door within 5 days. Now the ammunition......Words cannot expain the precision this round makes my Mossberg 590 Shockwave but I'll try. At 30 yards with a 14" barrel, I hit all 8 pellets in a 10 inch spread. At 15 yards, fist sized grouping and at 7 yards it was a solid hole 3 inches wide. The tight grouping and lowered recoil for a shooter's accuracy when making sighted follow up shots from a Mossberg Shockwave is enough to impress me. I've put many differnt rounds/brands/loads through my little hand cannon and the Federal Tactical Law Enforcement 00Buck 8 pellet with flitecontrol wad is the only self defense ammunition I will ever use from now on. Do they make a slug round with the flitecontrol wad? That would be AWESOME!
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The only 00-Buck I'll run for a defensive shotgun.
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by JB on 3/1/2017
After playing with other brands and rounds, this consistently patterns well, better than anything else tried. Lengthen the range of your defensive shotgun just by running the correct ammunition. Make sure you buy the 8-pellet. Between the technology in the FLITECONTROL® wad and the grex, Federal Tactical provides the best pattern, it basically function as a pre-fragmented projectile at 15yds and under and maintains an acceptable pattern further out.
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Cycles Great in Benelli m2
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by Randy on 1/4/2017
This worked great in my Benelli m2 automatic shotgun. Not too much kick/recoil with a great pattern at both 7 and 15 feet. Waiting for it to come back in stock so I can buy some more. Lucky Gunner was great as always.
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Excellent performance
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by Bill on 9/12/2016
These shells are outstanding in my 870-Tactical. Lucky Gunner is my one source for all ammo.
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Does not function in benelli 14.5 guns. Pretty weak
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by Apf on 7/31/2016
Does not function in benelli 14.5" guns.
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this ammo does not cycle the benelli M4 - do not buy for semi-autos
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by apf on 7/31/2016
really low powered if it does not cycle semi-autos
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Great tight pattern but use a Cylinder choke
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by Benelli Rob on 8/7/2015
Awesome ammo. I run the Benelli M4 and have found that I achieve my tightest patterns when running the Flight Control 00 Buck through a Cylinder choke tube. Lucky Gunner was great. Fast and efficient. We will definitely be doing business in the future.
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Professional quality item.
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by B on 11/8/2013
Roughly 3 inch hole at 15 yards with all 8 pellets from Remington Tactical 870 with an 18 1/2 inch barrel. If you want better than that, buy a slug!
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Highly recommend
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by Mike on 10/19/2013
Highly recommend this round. At 15 yards I can cover the group with one hand out of 20in barrel cylinder bore. Lucky gunner has great customer service and I look forward to doing business with them in the future.
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Can't be beaten
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by Tom396 on 10/1/2013
This stuff is top shelf. The way it patterns is outstanding. Price was right, too.
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Fantastic!!
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by Cleve on 9/26/2013
Fantastic!!
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This may be the best home defense load for shot guns, due to the FLITECONTROL® wad and eight 00 pellets.
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by Ed on 8/26/2013
The FLITECONTROL® wad controls the shot pattern extremely well.
The eight (vs. nine) pellets seem to make this round very easy to shoot well.
The reduced perceived recoil is an advantage for me, my wife, and our girls.
I have just ordered my next 250 rounds. I hope you can hold the price!
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Would recommend to a friend
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by Sters on 8/6/2013
High quality, no shipping damages, and it shoots great. The flight control wadding does infact keep a tighter shot pattern even with my 18.5" barrel!
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Excellent OO Buck
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by Don on 6/17/2013
Lucky Gunner does it again. This is some of the best shells you can get and with lighting fast service and helpful friendly service to boot.
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Great 00 buck
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by Mike on 5/27/2013
I've put about 250 shells through my Remington 1100 tactical without an issue. Good range and tight patterns.
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Great service, blinding fast delivery, super stuff.... what's not to like!
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by Craig on 12/16/2012
Great service, blinding fast delivery, super stuff.... what's not to like!
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Awesome pattern for tactical use
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by Thomas on 9/14/2012
This round is effectively a slug at under 10 yds. At 18 yds, pattern grows to 10 inches. Still within torso target at 25 yds. No feed or eject issues with Mossberg 500. This is now my 00 round of choice for home defense. As always LG service is 100%.
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by cc99 on 4/28/2012
These 8 pellet shotshells are excellent in both my pump-shotguns at ranges near to 50 yards. I need the full load 9 pellet for my semi and have not tried these in the semi. The service and communication from LuckyGunner.com was 100%. Delivery was very fast. It is a good feeling being able to deal with such a reliable company.
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Awesome 00 buck
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by Brad on 4/23/2012
Ran this through my Benelli and had no hiccups. The range I shoot at only goes to 25 yards and the flight control buck was hitting the target at that distance. Very impressed with the flight control compared to the other stuff.

As always, LG's customer service is the best. Had this in no time.
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by craig on 4/9/2012
I bought a couple cases of these for my pump shotguns. The 'Tactical' wads kept the groups quite tight and are very effective out to (about) 50 yards. Impressive for the 8 pellet round.
However, the 9 pellet version cycles much better in my semi-auto 12 gauges. Service is 100% with LuckyGunner.
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best 00 buck you can buy
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by mark on 3/28/2012
The flight control wad is the secret to longer range. This stuff at least doubles the effective range.
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Best 00 buck load made
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by mark on 2/27/2012
I have patterned this ammo with a FN SPL witha IC choke. 7or8 pellets can be expected on a sil. target at 40 yards. that is about twice a regular oo buck load.
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Q: When does luckygunner expect to have LE133 00 back in stock?

Posted On: 10/2/2020 By: Ronald

A: Hello Ronald! We certainly intend to offer this ammo again as soon as we're able to get more in stock. Precisely when we'll be able to source more, however, is rather outside of our control. I wish I could give you a more satisfying answer. I also hope you'll check back in again soon, because we frequently update our inventory with new ammo. If not this ammo exactly, I'm sure we'll have more double-aught in store soon!

Q: Is this the "low recoil" version of this shot? I search it but it brings up the same thing. Thanks

Posted On: 7/6/2020 By: Philip

A: Hi Philip! This ammo's not low recoil. If you'd like to see how well it performs on ballistic gel tests, then I highly recommend Federal's own test data that they published recently: e.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/Shotshell_Data_Book.pdf. (Just look for "LE133 00.")

Q: Will you be getting any more of these in stock, and is there a way to sign up for a waiting list if/when they become available?

Posted On: 4/13/2020 By: Milos

A: Hello Milos! We absolutely intend to return this ammo to our site. We're only in short supply at the moment owing to the pandemic scare, but we're working hard every day to get more products back in stock. We don't have a waiting list or alert feature, but please check back in with us often to see what we've got in store. Thank you!

Q: Where do I find the 1345 fps version of these rounds? My vepr 12 likes the higher velocity rounds for better cycling.

Posted On: 4/11/2020 By: Robert Miller

A: Gosh, we wish we could help you – double-aught is in kind of short supply right now because of the pandemic scare, as you might imagine. I know the manufacturer's part number for the 1,325 fps version of this shell is LE127 00. Hopefully if you run an internet search on that you can find a supplier that has what you want.

Q: Hey any idea on when this ammo will be in stock? Also what is the price? Looking for 500 rounds?

Posted On: 4/7/2020 By: Richard Leonard

A: Thank you for reaching out, Richard! We plan on returning this ammo and more like it to our site as soon as possible, and will include its price then. We appreciate you bearing with us in the meantime!

Q: It says law enforcement on the box, are these available for civilian purchase? When in stock of course.

Posted On: 3/22/2020 By: Robert Miller

A: Absolutely! If you see it on our site, you don't have to be a law enforcement professional to purchase it.

Q: Can you buy one box or do they not come in a box of 5 ea

Posted On: 3/12/2020 By: Mike

A: Yes, absolutely. We do sell these in individual boxes and when in-stock, it's a great way to get five rounds. To find them, please head here: https://www.luckygunner.com/12-ga-2-3-4-00-buck-federal-8p-law-enforcement-flitecontrol-wad-5-round

Q: I noticed that you have two different versions of this round. One has 1325 and the other 1145 FPS. Did you do a test between the two different rounds for penetration? I purchased both but didn't notice much if any of a distance in shot patterns or recoil.

Posted On: 1/9/2020 By: Andrew Michael

A: Hi Andrew. Thanks for looking to LuckyGunner.com for your ammo needs. Andrew, I don't think we have tested that, but from my own knowledge and testing I cannot see a significant difference in the patterning that the 180 ft/sec makes. The recoil reduction is, however, significant. Let me know if I can assist further in any way Ross

Q: are these copper plated?

Posted On: 6/22/2016 By: chis

A: Hello Chris! Thank you for reaching out to us about that! The buckshot in this Federal ammunition is standard lead pellets. They do not have any coating on them at all.

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12 Gauge - 2-3/4" 00 Buck 8 Pellets - Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad - 250 Rounds

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