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Video: Federal Premium's 20-Gauge 3rd Degree Turkey Loads

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American Hunter Staff

posted on April 27, 2016

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Using a multi-shot, three-stage payload to deliver lethal patterns, 3rd Degree has served as Federal Premium's answer to consumer demands for tighter patterns and longer ranges. For 2016, the company rolled out a 20-gauge version. Learn more about it in the video embedded above.

For more on 3rd Degree, check out SHOT Show 2016 coverage:

• First Look: Federal Premium's 3rd Degree 20 Gauge

For more information, go to FederalPremium.com.

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