Federal Will Release More Than 25 New Shotshell Options in 2026

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 8, 2026 – Federal Ammunition will launch more than twenty-five new shotshell ammunition offerings in 2026. This includes two all-new ammunition product lines which are Rob Roberts Raptor and All-American. Plus, several Realtree 40th Anniversary Special Edition turkey loads will be offered for the upcoming spring hunting seasons.

Rob Roberts Raptor waterfowl loads extract the tightest, most efficient patterns from Rob Roberts Raptor Series chokes. The new loads are 2-3/4-inch, 12-gauge, 1-3/8-ounce, 1400-fps in 2, 3, or 4 shot, and 3-inch, 20-gauge, 1-ounce, 1400-fps in 2, 3, or 4 shot.

All-American competition Trap and Skeet loads use a Podium™ wad customized for straight-wall hulls and are trusted by the world’s best competitive shooters. The twelve new 2-3/4-inch, 12-gauge loads range from 1 ounce to 1-1/8 ounce in 7.5, 8, or 9 shot. The 2-3/4-inch, 20-gauge load is 7/8-ounce in 7.5 or 8 shot.

Federal is helping Realtree celebrate four decades of camouflage design and innovation with five turkey loads in commemorative packaging. Two Grand Slam lead loads are 3-inch, 12-gauge, and 20-gauge in No. 5 shot. The Realtree 40th Anniversary Special Edition comprises three HEAVYWEIGHT TSS loads: 3-inch, 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and 410-bore in No. 9 shot.

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