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Apex Ammunition's Element Dove Stratified line brings a purpose-built approach to dove hunting. These 20 gauge, 3-inch magnum shells load 1 1/8 ounces of hardened L3 high-antimony lead shot in a stratified pattern that combines #7 and #8 pellet sizes. The layered shot design targets the challenge of variable dove ranges – delivering dense patterns for birds close overhead and optimized energy for longer passing shots.
Where these shells stand out is in the stratified shot configuration. Rather than uniform pellets throughout, the layered approach puts different sizes together to handle the unpredictable flight patterns doves throw at you. You get the pattern density you want up close without sacrificing knockdown power at distance. This engineering philosophy comes from feedback hunters provided in the field, not lab speculation. Every shell gets built under heightened quality control to ensure shot-to-shot consistency.
#7.5 and #8 shot sizes have long been the standard for dove because they deliver sufficient pellet count to pattern effectively on small, agile targets without destroying meat. The 3-inch magnum format in a 20 gauge gives you nearly 12 gauge power with lighter recoil and faster handling. The 7/8 dram powder charge keeps velocity and recoil in the practical zone for all-day shooting sessions.
Apex got its start in 2017 when a group of veterans and hunting enthusiasts built shells by hand for a trip with friends. That obsession with getting things right hasn't changed. Whether you're hunting over a field of cut grain or picking birds off power lines on a slow morning, Apex Dove Stratified shells give you ammunition that works as hard as you do.
The layered shot design combines #7 and #8 pellets in one payload to deliver dense patterns at close range while maintaining terminal energy at longer distances. Since doves fly unpredictably and fast, this approach gives you the best of both worlds without having to switch ammunition throughout the day.
No, but it offers advantages. The 3-inch 20 gauge delivers nearly 12 gauge power with less recoil and a smaller, handier platform. It makes sense if your shotgun is chambered for it. The 1 1/8 ounce load handles doves cleanly while staying manageable for all-day shooting.
L3 refers to hardened lead shot with added antimony, which makes pellets rounder and harder. This produces tighter, more consistent patterns and helps pellets retain energy downrange compared to softer lead. Harder pellets mean better pattern density and more reliable performance on target.
Only in 20 gauge shotguns chambered for 3-inch shells. These shells are longer than standard 2 3/4-inch ammo and won't fit in shotguns that only accept 2 3/4-inch chambers. Always verify your shotgun's chamber length before purchasing ammunition.
| UPC | 850075311309 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | ED203-78 |
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