Description
When the birds are working and you need a steel load that patterns tight and hits hard, Browning's Wicked Wing earns its spot in the blind bag. This 12 gauge 3-inch shell pushes 1-1/4 ounces of #2 steel shot at a brisk 1,450 feet per second, giving you the reach and energy to fold ducks and geese out past 30 yards. The #2 shot size sits right in the sweet spot for bigger ducks and close-in geese, making it one of the more versatile choices in the lineup.
What Makes the Wicked Wing Load Tick
The heart of this shell is the Wicked Wad, a purpose-built cup that keeps the shot column together as it leaves the muzzle and releases it cleanly for uniform, consistent patterns through a range of choke designs. That high velocity also cuts down on lead time on fast crossers, so you can hold closer to the bird and trust the pattern to catch up. The steel shot itself gets a corrosion-resistant treatment, which matters a lot when you're wading marshes and dealing with damp, nasty weather day after day.
Dialing In Your Wicked Wing Patterns
For the tightest, most reliable results, run these through a Modified or Improved Cylinder choke and pattern them on paper before opening day. Every gun and choke combo is a little different, so a few test shots tell you exactly where this load shines in your setup. The brass head and plastic hull are built for dependable feeding and cycling, whether you're running a pump, a semi-auto, or an over and under.
Bottom line, the Wicked Wing is where solid value meets real waterfowl performance, and it's a natural pick for hunters who burn through plenty of shells chasing ducks and geese all season long.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Manufacturer Part Number: B193421232
- UPC: 020892024946
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3"
- Shot Size: #2
- Shot Weight: 1-1/4 oz
- Shot Type: Treated Steel
- Muzzle Velocity: 1450 fps
- Casing: Brass/Plastic Hull
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Intended Use: Waterfowl Hunting
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Browning Wicked Wing 12 Gauge 3" 1-1/4oz #2 steel shot ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browning Wicked Wing #2 steel shot best used for?
The #2 shot size is a versatile pick for larger ducks and decoying geese, giving you enough pellet count for dense patterns and enough mass to carry energy downrange. At 1,450 fps it holds a flat trajectory and hits hard well past 30 yards. It's a solid all-around waterfowl load for most open-water and marsh setups.
What choke works best with the Wicked Wing 12 gauge load?
Browning recommends running this through a Modified or Improved Cylinder choke for the best patterns. As with any steel load, it pays to pattern a few shells on paper with your specific gun and choke before the season opens. That tells you exactly where your point of impact and density land at your usual shooting distances.
Is the steel shot in the Wicked Wing corrosion resistant?
Yes, the steel shot gets a corrosion-resistant treatment so it patterns consistently even in wet, harsh conditions. That's a real advantage when you're hunting flooded timber or coastal marshes where moisture is constant. It helps keep performance predictable trip after trip.
Will Wicked Wing ammo cycle in my semi-auto shotgun?
The 3-inch high-velocity load is built with a brass head and plastic hull designed for dependable feeding and cycling. It runs well in pumps, semi-autos, and over and unders chambered for 3-inch shells. If you run a lighter-recoiling gas gun, the consistent charge helps keep the action working smoothly.





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