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Federal's Black Cloud FS has been the go-to name in waterfowl ammunition since 2007, and the newer FLITECONTROL FLEX version makes it even more versatile. The key innovation here is that the wad works consistently through both ported and standard chokes, which solves a real problem waterfowlers used to face. With traditional FliteControl wads, porting would actually hurt performance by reducing muzzle pressure. Federal redesigned the wad with longer, braced fins and side vents instead of flaps to handle pressure variations smoothly.
Each 1.5 ounce load combines 40% FLITESTOPPER steel pellets with 60% premium steel. That's not random mixing either. FLITESTOPPER pellets have a sharp cutting ring around their circumference that creates larger wound channels than round pellets alone. The combination gives you both density on target and more devastating terminal performance per pellet. The #2 size is the workhorse for ducks and geese, offering solid range and penetration in the steel shot world.
One of the complaints that dogged earlier Black Cloud loads was excessive barrel fouling. Federal listened. The Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant dramatically reduce residue buildup inside your barrel. This matters if you shoot semiautos, since cleaner loads cycle more reliably and keep your gun running smooth through a long season. The black nickel-plated head resists corrosion and the sealed crimp keeps moisture out in nasty weather.
This load launches at 1500 fps, which pairs well with #2 shot for birds at 30 to 40 yards. Steel shot loses energy faster than lead, so realistic effective range depends on pattern density more than velocity alone. What reviewers consistently report is that Black Cloud patterns hold together farther than you'd expect from steel, making those marginal shots more ethical and reliable.
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is specifically designed to work consistently with both ported and standard chokes. Earlier versions of FliteControl wads struggled with ported barrels because reduced muzzle pressure would cause the wad fins to deploy unevenly. Federal redesigned this wad with longer fins and side vents to maintain performance either way.
FLITESTOPPER pellets have a cutting ring around their circumference, which creates larger wound channels and improves terminal effectiveness compared to traditional round steel pellets. Black Cloud mixes 40% FLITESTOPPER with 60% standard premium steel, giving you the lethality boost without using expensive tungsten-based ammunition.
Black Cloud FS excels at extended ranges for a steel load. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad holds patterns together longer than conventional wads, making 30 to 40 yard shots reliable. That said, like all steel shot, #2 begins losing terminal energy around 50 yards, so realistic effective range depends more on pattern density than velocity.
No. The Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant significantly reduce residue compared to earlier loads. Cleaner shooting is especially beneficial for semiauto shotguns, which cycle more reliably when there's less fouling.
| UPC | 604544623192 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PWBX1342 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #2 |
| Length | 3.50" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 3.42 |
| Shot Size | 2 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/2 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.92 |
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