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When ducks are flaring over the decoys and you keep sailing shots behind them, speed becomes your best friend. Remington built HyperSonic Steel to attack that exact problem, pushing a 1 1/4 oz payload of #2 steel out the muzzle at a blistering 1700 fps. Most birds get missed on the tail end of the swing, and this load shrinks the required lead by about 8 inches at 40 yards, which works out to roughly a full body length on a duck flying at average speed. You get to shoot the way you already shoot and let the velocity do the correcting.
The secret is the patent-pending Xelerator wad and a two-stage ignition system. The primer lights a small captive powder charge tucked into an ignition chamber at the rear of the wad, which nudges the wad and shot column forward first. Once that payload moves, the main powder charge ignites into the extra volume behind it, driving the shot to full speed without spiking chamber pressure. It all happens in a fraction of a millisecond, and the result is more velocity and more downrange energy in every pellet.
#2 steel in a 1 1/4 oz payload is a sweet spot for mallards, pintails, and bigger puddle ducks out to sensible ranges, and it has enough pellet count to hold a workable pattern. The faster shot arrives with more retained energy downrange, which translates to cleaner kills and fewer cripples. Field reports back this up, with hunters noting real velocity gains over standard high-speed steel.
HyperSonic Steel earned a reputation for stout recoil, so it feels most at home in a soft-shooting gas-operated autoloader chambered for 3-inch shells. Pair it with a quality choke tube and you'll get the most out of that pattern. Make sure your barrel is rated for steel shot before you head to the blind.
This 12 gauge load leaves the muzzle at 1700 fps, making it the fastest steel shot Remington produces. That speed shortens your required lead by roughly 8 inches at 40 yards on an average-speed duck. In plain terms, it puts more energy on the bird and gives you a little forgiveness on the swing.
The #2 shot size with a 1 1/4 oz payload is a solid all-around choice for larger ducks like mallards and pintails at typical decoy and pass-shooting ranges. It carries enough pellet count for a dependable pattern while still hitting hard downrange. For bigger geese, many hunters step up to BB or #1 in the HyperSonic line.
These loads are known for stout recoil, so a soft-shooting gas-operated semi-auto handles them best and takes the sting out. A quality choke tube will help you get the most consistent patterns. Always confirm your barrel is rated for steel shot before loading up.
The Xelerator wad uses a two-stage ignition. A small captive powder charge in the wad's ignition chamber ignites first and nudges the shot column forward, then the main charge burns into that extra volume to drive the payload to full speed. This lets the shell hit hypersonic velocity without dangerous pressure spikes.
| UPC | 047700510200 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26775 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #2 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7688 |
| Shot Size | #2 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.56 |
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