Description
When you're setting up for a serious waterfowl hunt, Browning Wicked Blend shells are built to perform where standard loads fall short. These 3.5-inch shells pack a hefty 1.5-ounce payload of BB and 1 bismuth shot in a precision-engineered blend that gives you the best properties of both shot types without compromises.
The Duplex Payload Advantage
The stacked duplex design combines 70% premium plated steel shot with 30% premium plated bismuth shot. Steel brings velocity and reliable performance you count on for consistent shooting, while bismuth's superior density means harder-hitting pellets that penetrate deeper. Since bismuth is denser and heavier than steel, you're essentially getting pellets that perform like smaller shot sizes while maintaining the coverage of larger shot, which boosts your pattern density significantly.
Wicked Wad Technology for Extended Distance
Browning engineered the Wicked Wad specifically for this ammunition, and it's a significant feature you'll notice in the field. The wad has rear-stabilizing petals that keep it flying straight behind your shot column, which means consistent, tight patterns no matter which choke you're running. It also manages water resistance with a circumferential seal that keeps your powder dry in the harshest waterfowl conditions.
Built for Real-World Performance
Loaded to 1500 feet per second, these shells deliver the high velocity and extended-range energy needed to reach birds hanging outside the decoys. The 3.5-inch magnum hull gives you that extra payload when you need it most. Whether you're hunting ducks, geese, or targeting pressured birds in tough conditions, this ammunition gives you the pattern tightness and knockdown power to make clean, ethical shots.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3.5 inches
- Shot Weight: 1.5 ounces
- Shot Size: BB and 1 Bismuth
- Shot Composition: 70% Steel / 30% Bismuth
- Muzzle Velocity: 1500 feet per second
- Payload Type: Stacked Duplex (Bismuth over Steel)
- Wad: Wicked Wad with aerodynamic stabilization
- Rounds per Box: 25
- Boxes per Case: 10
- Manufacturer Part Number: B193431240
- UPC: 020892026407
- Application: Waterfowl hunting
What’s Included
- 25 loaded 12-gauge shotgun shells
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the bismuth and steel combination better than straight steel?
Bismuth is significantly denser than steel, which allows pellets to retain more energy downrange and penetrate deeper into targets. The combination lets you maintain pattern density while achieving better knockdown power than steel alone. By blending the two, you get steel's proven reliability and affordability with bismuth's superior penetration and performance on birds at distance.
What choke tubes work best with Wicked Blend shells?
The Wicked Wad is engineered for improved choke responsiveness and works well across a range of choke designs. For best results, use Modified or Improved Cylinder chokes. The aerodynamic wad design helps achieve consistent, tight patterns regardless of which modern choke you run.
How does the 1500 fps velocity compare to standard waterfowl loads?
At 1500 feet per second, Wicked Blend shells deliver high velocity that maximizes downrange energy, helping you connect with birds hanging further from the decoys than standard loads can reliably reach. This velocity combined with the dense duplex payload makes these shells particularly effective for extended-range waterfowl hunting.
Are these shells waterproof for wet conditions?
The Wicked Wad features a circumferential seal designed to improve water resistance and keep powder dry in severe waterfowl hunting conditions like rain, sleet, and wet marshes. The corrosion-resistant steel shot also holds up well in harsh environments.




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