Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For spring gobbler hunts where pattern density matters more than payload weight, Remington Nitro Turkey 20 Gauge loads deliver field-proven performance at a price that lets you pattern multiple choke tubes without breaking the budget. This 3-inch hull holds 1-1/4 ounces of extra-hard #5 lead shot buffered to resist deformation during barrel transit, pushing 1185 fps from standard-length chambers. Remington engineers the Nitro Turkey line to match copper-plated shot performance using harder lead alloy and protective buffering — pattern boards consistently show 80% densities inside 30-inch circles at 40 yards when paired with super full turkey chokes.
Load Profile
The Power Piston one-piece wad protects shot during acceleration and maintains column integrity through forcing cones and choke constrictions. Remington blends powders to deliver consistent pressures across temperature swings — morning setups in 40-degree blinds produce the same velocities as midday timber hunts in 70-degree heat. The 6-point star crimp opens uniformly, releasing the buffered payload without deforming front pellets that determine pattern effectiveness.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Shell length | 3″ |
| Shot type | Lead Shot |
| Shot weight | 1-1/4 Ounce |
| Shot size | #5 |
| Velocity | 1185 fps |
| Buffered | Yes |
| Wad | Power Piston one-piece |
| Crimp | 6-Point Star |
| Choke | Super full recommended |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Rounds/box | 10 |
| Intended use | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
The extra-hard lead alloy reduces flyers — deformed pellets that leave the pattern early and open holes in coverage. Buffering compound fills voids between pellets, cushioning contact points during setback forces that spike above 10,000 Gs in magnum shotshells. This combination keeps more pellets round, and round pellets fly true. Pattern your specific choke/barrel combination at 20, 30, and 40 yards before the season — environmental factors and individual bore dimensions shift point of impact. Shop more options in our 20 Gauge Turkey Loads category.
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.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. Verify chamber and magazine status before handling, cleaning, or storage.
- Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy. Control muzzle direction during all loading, unloading, and transition operations.
- Store ammunition separately from firearms in a locked container. Lead shot generates dust during handling — wash hands after contact, and avoid breathing dust when opening or reloading hulls. This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (Prop 65).
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