Browning Wicked Wing XD 12 Gauge 3.5″ 1.5oz #2 Steel Shot

Description

The Browning Wicked Wing XD is purpose-built for waterfowl hunters who refuse to let distance be an excuse. This 3.5-inch load pairs a 1.5 ounce charge of #2 plated round steel with velocities that keep energy in the pellets all the way downrange. That matters when you're shooting at birds that would exhaust traditional loads.

What Makes the Wicked Wing XD Different

The real advantage here is how the pellets behave downrange. Browning manufactures their steel shot to be rounder and smoother than standard alternatives, which translates to more consistent flight and tighter grouping. The precision shaping reduces deformation during firing, so pellets arrive at the target with their velocity intact. Combined with a muzzle velocity of 1500 fps, you're getting serious penetration on birds 40 plus yards out.

The Wicked Wad Design Works

The aerodynamic wad design releases the shot column in a uniform way that builds pattern density rather than spreading it thin. This isn't marketing fluff, it's what hunters notice at the blind when their shots connect tighter than they expect. The wad design also stabilizes the shot pattern, meaning fewer flyers and wasted pellets on the edges.

Built for the Worst Conditions

High-brass bases and quality plastic hulls hold up through marsh mud, cold water, and constant reloading. This ammunition is constructed to function in the environments where waterfowl hunting actually happens. The steel shot itself is plated, which means better corrosion resistance if you're dealing with saltwater or extended wet seasons.

You get 25 rounds per box, enough to pattern your gun and still have plenty for opening morning. The #2 shot size provides the right balance between pellet count for pattern and individual pellet energy to cleanly take ducks and geese.