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Browning engineered the Wicked Blend specifically for waterfowl hunters who demand consistent performance and clean kills at distance. This load combines precision-round steel with precision-round bismuth in a 70/30 composition that works together to deliver both the speed of steel and the denser penetration of bismuth. The blend means you get more pellets per ounce than bismuth alone while maintaining the hard-hitting power that makes the difference on big birds.
The real innovation here is the Wicked Wad, Browning's purpose-built component that handles the unique demands of a dual-metal payload. It's engineered to release the stacked shot uniformly, which means the pellets stay together longer and punch denser patterns downrange. This matters because it works through various choke designs, so your gun's setup doesn't hold you back. At 1500 fps muzzle velocity, you're getting genuine extended-range capability without sacrificing the tight patterns hunters need for clean harvests.
The 1.5-ounce load comes loaded in the 3.5-inch shell, making this a serious choice for geese and hard-to-reach ducks. The #2 steel and #4 bismuth combination gives you flexibility across typical waterfowl ranges. This particular mix skews slightly larger on the steel side and smaller on the bismuth, which balances penetration with pattern density in a way that works for both species. The 25-round box is standard field packaging, making it easy to grab and go without overkill.
Bismuth brings natural advantages in old, fixed-choke guns where steel can be problematic, and it handles the wear better too. When you run a mixed load like this, you're getting the practical advantages of both materials without committing fully to one. Field reports consistently show these shells put birds down cleanly when you do your part with proper shot placement and reasonable distance.
Yes. The bismuth component in this blend is softer than pure steel, making it safer for vintage shotguns with fixed chokes and thin barrels that aren't designed for steel shot. The Wicked Wad is engineered to handle the blend effectively through various choke designs, so your gun's setup won't hold back performance.
The 70/30 blend gives you more pellets than pure bismuth while keeping the denser penetration that bismuth brings. You're not sacrificing speed or velocity like you might with all bismuth, and you get harder-hitting energy than steel alone. It's designed as a middle-ground that performs on both ducks and geese without forcing you to choose.
The Wicked Wad and velocity of 1500 fps extend your effective range significantly. Real-world testing shows solid performance out to 40 yards when you're using appropriate chokes and doing your part with shot placement. The 1.5-ounce payload and dual-metal design deliver the pattern density and penetration needed for clean kills at those distances.
Yes. Both steel and bismuth are non-toxic materials approved for waterfowl hunting in areas where lead shot is restricted.
| UPC | 020892026421 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B193431242 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3.50" |
| Shot Size | #2/#4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.80 |
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