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The Browning Wicked Blend brings a proven approach to 20 gauge waterfowl hunting by stacking two shot materials that complement each other. You get the velocity of premium plated steel—that's 70% of your payload—layered with 30% premium plated bismuth. The result is more pellets in a tighter grouping than straight steel, which matters when you're stretching your range beyond the usual decoy spread.
Bismuth is significantly denser than steel, so even smaller shot sizes deliver the same knockdown power with superior penetration. That's why Browning loaded this with #3 steel and #5 bismuth rather than running everything at one size. The smaller bismuth pellets slice through feathers and bone with authority while increasing your overall pellet count for better pattern density. The stacked payload means bismuth sits on top of steel for optimized shot release and flight characteristics.
The aerodynamically stabilized Wicked Wad does heavy lifting here. It sheds cleanly from the shot string and uses rear-stabilizing petals to ensure a straight flight path, which translates to consistent, tight patterns across Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Full chokes. Built with a circumferential seal that resists moisture, it performs in the worst weather conditions waterfowlers face. You're looking at 1300 fps velocity from a 1 oz payload in a 3-inch shell.
Twenty-five rounds per box means you can load a day's hunt without rationing ammo or making extra trips. Field research shows these patterns well from 10 to 40 yards, making the 20 gauge a capable tool for both green-timber and decoy hunting. The combination burns clean, which keeps your barrel clear and your gun running smooth throughout a long morning.
Wicked Blend combines 70% steel with 30% bismuth in a stacked payload, giving you more pellets and tighter patterns than straight steel while maintaining velocity. Bismuth's density allows smaller shot sizes to hit as hard as larger steel pellets, so you get both density and deeper penetration in a 1 oz load.
The Wicked Wad is engineered to pattern consistently through Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Full chokes. Field performance suggests starting with Modified or Improved Cylinder if you're new to this load, as the #3/#5 blend tends to throw dense, forgiving patterns.
Yes, any 20 gauge shotgun rated for 3-inch shells will handle Wicked Blend without issue. The 1300 fps velocity is moderate and shouldn't produce excessive recoil compared to premium duck loads in larger gauges.
Field experience shows solid patterns from 10 to 40+ yards depending on choke and exact aim point. The bismuth component ensures sufficient penetration on geese at the upper end of that range, while the #5 bismuth and #3 steel combination excels on mallards and pintails in the 20-35 yard window.
| UPC | 020892026643 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B193432033 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shot Size | #3/#5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.48 |
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