Description
The Apex Cold Front Waterfowl load is built for hunters who want one shell that covers the whole marsh. It's a 12 gauge 3-inch cartridge carrying 1-1/4 ounces of carbon coated steel shot, and the clever part is the stacked payload of #2 and #4. The bigger #2 pellets bring the punch for geese and bigger ducks while the #4 fills out the pattern for closer, decoying birds, so you don't have to overthink your shell choice when the action heats up.
What Sets the Cold Front 12 Gauge Apart
Apex teamed up with 24.7 on this one, and the result is a shell that leans on a limited bore contact precision wad system. That wad keeps the shot column protected down the barrel, which helps bump up speed and keeps the pattern tight and consistent shot to shot. The carbon coating on the steel shot cuts down on fouling and helps those pellets slide through the wad cleanly, and you get round, uniform shot that patterns the way you want it to.
Running the Cold Front Waterfowl Load in the Blind
Apex has a strong reputation among duck and goose hunters for shells that hold their pattern at the longer edges of ethical range. With the #2 and #4 blend, this load gives you solid pattern density up close and enough big pellet energy to reach out when birds hang up outside the spread. It runs well through standard waterfowl chokes and plays nice with a 3-inch 12 gauge semi-auto or pump, making it a dependable pick for layout hunts, timber, and open water alike.
If you've been hunting Apex TSS or S3 Steel and want that same build quality in a straight steel waterfowl load, the Cold Front fits right in. It's a steel option that focuses on pattern and knockdown without making you second-guess what's in the chamber.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apex Ammunition
- Product Family: Cold Front Waterfowl
- Manufacturer Part Number: CF12-125-24
- UPC: 850075311736
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Payload: 1-1/4 oz
- Shot Size: #2 and #4
- Shot Material: Carbon Coated Steel
- Wad: Limited bore contact precision wad system
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Intended Use: Waterfowl Hunting
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Apex Cold Front Waterfowl 12 gauge 3" 1-1/4 oz #2x#4 steel shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Apex Cold Front a stacked load?
The Cold Front packs two different shot sizes in the same shell, with #2 and #4 carbon coated steel stacked together. The larger #2 pellets handle bigger birds and longer shots while the #4 adds pattern density for closer work. It gives you the versatility of two loads in one shotshell.
Is the Apex Cold Front good for both ducks and geese?
Yes, the #2 and #4 blend is a solid middle ground that works across a range of waterfowl. The #2 shot brings the energy you want for geese and larger ducks, and the #4 keeps patterns full for decoying birds. It's a practical choice when you're hunting mixed situations.
Will this load work with my regular waterfowl choke?
The Cold Front uses a precision wad system that keeps the steel shot protected and patterning tight. It performs well through standard waterfowl chokes, and as always it's worth patterning your specific gun and choke combo to confirm point of impact and density at your hunting distances.
How many rounds come in a box of Apex Cold Front 12 gauge?
Each box holds 25 rounds of the 12 gauge 3-inch 1-1/4 oz #2x#4 steel load. That's plenty to pattern your gun and still have a good stack ready for the blind.





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