Federal Premium Vital-Shok TruBall 20 Gauge 2.75" 3/4 oz. Rifled Hollow Point Slug Ammunition (MPN: PB203RS)
Product Description
Hunters and tactical shooters operating smoothbore 20-gauge shotguns often struggle to achieve rifle-like accuracy when using standard rifled slugs. Traditional rifled slugs tend to wander inside smooth barrels due to inconsistent centering as they exit the muzzle, resulting in wide shot groupings, keyholing downrange, and missed ethical harvest windows on game. Federal solves this mechanical inaccuracy with their Premium Vital-Shok TruBall system, delivering exceptional smoothbore slug accuracy and massive stopping power in a manageable 20-gauge payload.
Proudly engineered in Anoka, Minnesota, each 2.75-inch shotshell houses a 3/4 oz. (approx. 328 grain) lead hollow-point rifled slug. The core innovation of the TruBall design is a specialized plastic sphere positioned inside the hollow base of the slug. Upon firing, the plastic ball locks directly into the rear cavity, perfectly centering the slug inside the bore as it travels down the barrel. This eliminates gas blow-by and wobble, unlocking tight downrange groupings up to 2 inches at 50 yards out of standard smoothbore shotgun barrels. The lead projectile features deep nose skiving and a wide hollow point tip, designed to initiate devastating expansion and dump maximum kinetic energy on target contact.
On the range and out in heavy brush, this high-velocity load delivers flat-shooting performance and authoritative terminal impact. Screaming out of the muzzle at 1,600 FPS with 1,865 ft-lbs of energy, the 3/4 oz. hollow point slug drives deep into soft tissue while mushrooming aggressively to create massive wound channels. High-grade plastic hulls, clean-burning powder blends, and responsive non-corrosive shotshell primers ensure slick feeding and reliable cycling through semi-automatic and pump-action platform actions. Delivered in a handy 5-round box, Federal Premium Vital-Shok TruBall 20-gauge ammunition provides an indispensable solution for whitetail deer hunting, wild boar control, and home defense setups.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Shipping Restrictions: Shotgun ammunition procurement regulations strictly apply. All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and assume full legal responsibility for adhering to local, state, and federal laws. Due to standard commercial carrier transit restrictions, ammunition cannot be delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. Deliveries destined for California and New York must ship directly to an authorized FFL dealer or registered ammunition vendor. Residents of Illinois must supply a valid FOID card alongside a matching state ID prior to order processing, and localized regional bans prohibit delivery to specific jurisdictions inside Illinois (including Chicago), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Armorer Tip: TruBall rifled slugs are specifically engineered for smoothbore shotgun barrels fitted with open, cylinder, or improved cylinder chokes. Do not fire these lead slugs through tight Full or Extra-Full choke tubes to prevent unnecessary barrel stress.
Key Features
- **Patented TruBall System:** Plastic ball locks into the slug base to center the projectile perfectly in smoothbore barrels for up to 2-inch groupings at 50 yards.
- **Hollow Point Terminal Expansion:** Deeply recessed hollow nose initiates rapid expansion and crushing hydraulic shock on big game.
- **High-Velocity 1,600 FPS Profile:** Generates 1,865 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for flat trajectories and deep, bone-cleaving tissue penetration.
- **High-Brass Plastic Hulls:** Premium hull construction and nickel-plated head design deliver smooth chamber feeding and flawless extraction.
- **Handy 5-Round Box Layout:** Compact box structure allows hunters to carry essential high-performance ammo without extra weight or bulk.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** Federal Premium
- **Product Line:** Vital-Shok TruBall
- **Gauge:** 20 Gauge
- **Shell Length:** 2.75" (2 3/4 inch)
- **Slug Weight:** 3/4 oz.
- **Slug Type:** TruBall Rifled Hollow Point (HP) Slug
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 1,600 FPS
- **Muzzle Energy:** 1,865 ft-lbs
- **Hull Material:** Ribbed Plastic with High Brass Rim
- **Primer Type:** Non-Corrosive Shotshell Primer
- **MPN:** PB203RS
- **UPC:** 029465025274
- **Box Quantity:** 5 Rounds
