Description
Fiocchi has built their reputation on one thing: ammunition that delivers when it matters. The Golden Waterfowl line represents the kind of steel shot load that waterfowl outfitters and guides across North America have leaned on for years. These aren't range rounds, they're built for one job and one job only.
The heart of what makes these work is the combination of uniform, treated steel pellets paired with the right wad system and powder. That's where most premium waterfowl ammunition lives or dies. You get consistent dense patterns that stay tight enough to put birds down cleanly, but also gentle enough on your barrel that you don't need to baby your shotgun between seasons. The 1-1/4 ounce payload of #2 shot at 1350 feet per second gives you the balance most waterfowlers want: enough energy to penetrate and drop bigger ducks and geese without excessive recoil.
What Makes Golden Waterfowl Tick
#2 shot has proven itself as the go-to size for serious waterfowl hunting. It delivers enough pellets to put a proper pattern on target while maintaining the mass needed for deeper penetration on larger birds. You get roughly 155 pellets per shot, which gives you room for error without overkill. This size works equally well over decoys in tight marshes or on open water where you need range. It's the kind of versatile choice that keeps you hunting through changing conditions from early season to the end of the year.
Field-Proven Performance
The plated steel pellets aren't just for show. They hold a uniform round shape through the shot string, which means your patterns stay denser longer downrange. Clean-burning powders mean you're not fouling your gun with heavy residue that builds up and causes cycling issues. The reliable primers mean cold morning hunts and wet conditions don't throw a wrench in your day. These are the kinds of small details that separate ammunition that works from ammunition that sometimes works.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inches
- Shot Size: #2
- Shot Type: Treated Steel
- Shot Weight: 1-1/4 oz
- Muzzle Velocity: 1350 fps
- Rounds per Box: 25
- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- Manufacturer Part Number: 123SGW2
- UPC: 762344705804
- Application: Waterfowl Hunting
- Primer: Boxer
- Reloadable: Yes
- Non-Toxic: Yes
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl 12GA 3" #2 Steel Shot
Frequently Asked Questions
What waterfowl is #2 shot best for?
#2 shot is the versatile choice for medium and large ducks as well as geese. It delivers enough pellets to put a dense pattern downrange while maintaining sufficient penetration to drop larger birds cleanly. Most waterfowlers stick with #2 for the entire season because it handles everything from teal and mallards to geese without needing to switch loads.
Why are these pellets plated?
The zinc-plated steel keeps the pellets uniform and round as they travel down the barrel and through the air. This consistency means your patterns stay tighter longer and more predictable downrange. Unlike bare steel, plated shot holds its shape better and resists deformation, which translates to denser patterns and more reliable hits at distance.
How do Golden Waterfowl compare to other steel shot loads?
These rounds use treated pellets, quality powders, and reliable primers that deliver consistent performance shot to shot. The combination of components is built to balance energy transfer and pattern density, which is what makes them trusted by outfitters and guides. They're not the fastest load out there, but that's by design to keep recoil manageable while still putting birds down.
Are these shells reloadable?
Yes, these shells have boxer primers and quality hulls suitable for reloading. Fiocchi uses solid construction that holds up through multiple reloads, so you can reduce per-shot costs if you reload your own ammunition. Just make sure you follow safe reloading practices and use appropriate powders and wads for steel shot.







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