Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For 28 gauge target ammo shooters running high-volume competition schedules, the Federal Premium High Over All brings engineered consistency where it counts — hard, high-antimony lead pellets that resist deformation through the pattern board, solid brass heads that seat primers cycle after cycle, and tapered single-piece plastic hulls built for wide wad selection across reloads. This is the load clays competitors reach for when placement and economy intersect.
Load Profile
Federal Premium loads this shell with 3/4-ounce of #8.5 lead shot — a pellet size that balances adequate energy on clays with pellet count dense enough to cover pattern gaps at 25–30 yards. The high-antimony content keeps individual pellets spherical through choke constriction and flight, translating to tighter pattern cores and cleaner breaks. At 1250 fps muzzle velocity, recoil impulse stays manageable in lighter 28-gauge frames, and the 2-dram equivalent puts this load in the middle range for felt energy — fast enough for clays, soft enough for all-day comfort. The 8-point star crimp and integral base wad simplify decapping, and the brass head accepts standard shotshell primers without case-head separation after repeated firings.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 28 |
| Shell length | 2-3/4″ |
| Shot type | Lead |
| Shot weight | 3/4 oz |
| Shot size | #8.5 |
| Velocity | 1250 fps |
| Dram equivalent | 2 |
| Buffered | No |
| Wad/hull | Single-piece tapered hull, integral base wad |
| Crimp | 8-point star |
| Primer | Boxer (non-corrosive, reloadable) |
| Rounds/box | 25 |
| Quantity | 250 rounds (10 boxes) |
| Intended use | Trap, skeet, sporting clays |
| Manufacturer | Federal Premium (USA) |
This load ships as 250 rounds configured in 10 boxes of 25, allowing competitors to rotate boxes across range days while maintaining consistent lot numbers for pattern testing. Federal manufactures these shells in the United States, and reloadability extends through multiple firings when hulls are inspected for splits and crimp integrity after each cycle.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users. This product contains lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm (Proposition 65).
- Treat every firearm as if it were loaded — muzzle control and trigger discipline apply at all times
- Verify gauge marking on ammunition matches gauge marking on shotgun before loading
- Store fired hulls in labeled containers by lot number if reloading — inspect each hull for case-head separation or crimp damage before repriming
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