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Federal Black Cloud FS has earned its reputation as premium waterfowl ammunition, and this BB-sized load in the powerful 3.5" case brings the full package for serious duck and goose hunters. The 1.5 ounce BB payload delivers 108 steel pellets at 1500 fps, giving you the combination of range, energy, and pattern control that separates clean kills from frustrating misses.
What sets this load apart is the redesigned FLITECONTROL FLEX wad. The rear-deploying petals and side-mounted vents work together to separate the shot charge at exactly the right moment, producing dense patterns that hold together downrange. Whether you're shooting a ported barrel or a standard waterfowl choke, this wad performs consistently across the board. That's a legitimate advantage when you're hunting different guns throughout the season.
Federal paired the wad system with a blend of 40 percent FLITESTOPPER steel pellets and 60 percent standard premium steel. The FLITESTOPPER pellets feature an distinctive cutting ring around their diameter that creates larger wound channels than traditional round pellets. The standard steel fills in the pattern for density. Together, this mix maximizes both hit probability and the stopping power of each pellet that connects.
The high-performance Catalyst lead-free primer and temperature-stable propellant significantly reduce barrel residue, which means you're not fighting carbon buildup during a long morning hunt or cleaning your shotgun more than necessary. The black nickel-plated head resists corrosion, and the sealed crimp handles wet conditions without degrading. This is ammunition that performs in the field as reliably as it does on the patterning board.
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad was specifically designed to handle the pressure dynamics of ported barrels. The lengthened fins and side vents ensure consistent shot separation and reliable patterns through both ported and standard chokes, which is a key advantage of the FS version over earlier Black Cloud designs.
BB shot carries larger pellets with fewer count (108 per shell) but delivers superior penetration and range compared to smaller shot sizes, making it the choice for pass-shooting geese or hunting larger ducks at distance. Smaller sizes like 2 or 4 offer denser patterns at closer ranges but less individual pellet energy downrange.
Federal addressed this complaint from earlier Black Cloud loads by switching to a clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant and the efficient Catalyst lead-free primer. The result is significantly reduced barrel residue compared to previous versions, though steel loads naturally produce more fouling than lead ammunition.
FLITESTOPPER pellets have a raised band around their midsection that acts as a cutting ring. When a pellet strikes a bird, this ring creates a larger wound channel than a traditional round pellet, which increases stopping power and lethal efficiency even with fewer total pellets in the payload.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.84 |
| Grains | BB |
| Length | 3.50" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PWBX134BB |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 3.3 |
| Shot Size | #BB |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/2 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 604544623185 |
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