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When you're set up on ducks or geese at distance, Black Cloud FS Steel delivers the kind of performance that separates a tag-worthy hunt from going home empty-handed. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad works with both ported and standard chokes to give you tighter, denser patterns than older designs. This is crucial because one of the biggest frustrations with waterfowl ammunition is getting consistent shot placement, especially when birds are testing your range. Federal designed this wad with rear-deploying petals and side vents that separate the payload from the wad at the exact moment needed for tight groupings without the clusters and holes that used to plague earlier versions.
The load combines 40 percent FLITESTOPPER steel pellets with 60 percent premium steel, which means you get the density needed for clean hits plus larger wound channels. At 1450 feet per second, you have the range and energy to take birds confidently beyond typical shooting distances. The 1-1/4 oz payload is heavy enough to maintain energy downrange but still manageable in terms of recoil for a full day in the field.
One complaint waterfowlers had about earlier Black Cloud loads was fouling. Federal addressed this head-on with a high-performance Catalyst lead-free primer and temperature-stable propellant that cuts residue significantly. You'll notice less gunk in the barrel and action after a morning hunt, which means better reliability from your shotgun and easier cleanup. The nickel-plated head resists corrosion, and the sealed crimp keeps moisture out in wet conditions.
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is designed to deliver consistent patterns through both ported and standard chokes. Earlier Black Cloud loads sometimes struggled with ported chokes because the wad design needed muzzle pressure to deploy properly. Federal solved this with side vents that maintain pattern consistency regardless of choke style, so you don't have to worry about which one you're running.
#2 shot is particularly effective for larger ducks and geese. It carries good energy downrange and creates larger wound channels when it connects. If you hunt mostly teal or other small dabbling ducks, you might prefer #3 or #4, but for mallards, pintails, and geese, #2 is a proven choice.
The redesigned wad uses rear-deploying petals and side-mounted vents to release the shot charge at the ideal moment for dense patterns without gaps. This design works consistently with both ported and standard chokes, unlike earlier versions that could pattern inconsistently with certain chokes. The result is tighter groupings that give you a higher margin for error in the field.
Federal significantly reduced residue compared to earlier Black Cloud loads by using a high-performance Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant. While it produces less fouling than standard loads, you'll still want to clean your gun after a day of shooting. The reduction in residue does help with reliability and makes post-hunt cleanup faster, especially if you're running a semi-auto shotgun.
| UPC | 604544623284 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PWBX1422 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #2 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.8 |
| Shot Size | 2 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.52 |
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