ANOKA, Minnesota – March 17, 2025 – Federal Ammunition recently launched new additions to its HEAVYWEIGHT TSS turkey load lineup. The two new factory loads are 28-gauge in 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch, No. 9 shot and are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
HEAVYWEIGHT TSS 28-Gauge
“With HEAVYWEIGHT TSS, turkey hunters can have confidence in the effectiveness of sub-gauge offerings at the edge of extreme ranges, including 28-gauge,” said Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager Josh Vickers. “For several years, we have offered a 28-gauge, 2 3/4-inch turkey load option in our Custom Shop. But for 2025, we are loading factory loads in HEAVYWEIGHT TSS for 28-gauge. These will be in 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch, featuring No. 9 TSS shot.”
Federal Premium HEAVYWEIGHT TSS tungsten-alloy shot material’s 18 g/cc density is 56 percent more than lead, resulting in the highest pellet counts and the most energy at extreme range. Its rear-braking FLITECONTROL FLEX wad performs flawlessly through ported and standard turkey chokes for consistent, deadly patterns.
Other features include a roll crimp and over-shot card that keeps buffering material in place and full-length wads that prevent direct contact between the extra-hard pellets and the bore, protecting the barrel. Plus, a portion of the proceeds are donated to the National Wild Turkey Federation.
PART NO. / DESCRIPTION / MSRP
PTSSX285F 9 / 28 GA, 9 SHOT, 3 IN, 1 1/2 OZ, 1050 FPS, 5-CT BOX / $74.99
PTSSX289F 9 / 28 GA, 9 SHOT, 2-3/4 IN, 1 1/4 OZ, 1100 FPS 5-CT BOX / $60.99
Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products, visit www.federalpremium.com.
About Federal Ammunition
Federal, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is an ammunition brand of The Kinetic Group, owned by CSG, a globally diversified industrial group based in Prague (Czech Republic). From humble beginnings nestled among the lakes and woods of Minnesota, Federal Ammunition has evolved into one of the world’s largest producers of sporting ammunition. In 1922, founding President Charles L. Horn paved the way for our success. Today, Federal carries on Horn’s vision for quality products and services with the next generation of outdoorsmen and women. We maintain our position as experts in the science of ammunition production. Every day, Federal manufactures products to enhance our customers’ shooting experience while partnering with the conservation organizations that protect and support our outdoor heritage. Federal offers thousands of options in our Federal Premium® and standard Federal® lines, which is what makes it the most complete ammunition company in the business and helps it provide customers with a choice no matter what the pursuit.
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