Kent Fasteel+ 12 Gauge 3-inch 1-1/4 oz #2/#4 Waterfowl Ammo

Description

Kent's Fasteel+ brings a different approach to waterfowl ammo through its dual-layer shot design. This load stacks #2 precision plated steel shot over an equal payload of #4 shot in the same shell. The smaller pellets draft behind the larger ones in flight, which tightens your pattern while the bigger shot delivers bone-breaking energy. You get the best of both worlds at different ranges, with denser patterns at typical hunting distances and deeper penetration where you need it.

The 1-1/4 ounce payload leaves the barrel at 1450 fps, which is fast enough to give you a comfortable lead window on crossing birds without sacrificing the pattern density that matters most. The plating on both shot sizes resists corrosion from marsh and saltwater environments, keeping your ammo reliable whether you're hunting flooded timber or coastal wetlands. The precision-ground pellets are more uniform than standard steel loads, which means more consistent patterns across your gun and chokes.

What Makes the Fasteel+ Load Different

The real difference is in the engineering behind the shell. Kent loads this with a CX2000 primer that ignites reliably in cold weather and wet conditions, paired with a custom-blended double-base powder that manages felt recoil while keeping velocities consistent across temperature swings. The high-performance base wad was specifically designed for semi-automatic shotguns, so you'll get smooth ejection and fast follow-up shots without the occasional short-stroking or feeding issues some loads can trigger.

Pattern Density and Corrosion Resistance

The layered shot approach gives you more flexibility across different hunting situations. The #4 pellets increase your pellet count for tighter, more forgiving patterns in the 20-30 yard zone where most water birds fall. Meanwhile, the #2 pellets penetrate like a larger shot size would, keeping your energy downrange when birds are at the outer edges of reasonable shooting distance. Both shot sizes are precision-plated with zinc and nickel coating to shrug off the abuse of humid, wet environments where waterfowl hunting happens.