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Prairie Storm FS steel shells are built for upland hunting where birds fly fast and require clean, reliable performance. Federal engineered these loads with a dual-pellet system—50 percent standard steel and 50 percent FLITESTOPPER steel—which works together with the FLITECONTROL wad to optimize pattern density and pellet energy downrange.
Tight patterns are everything in upland hunting, especially when pursuing tough birds like pheasants. Prairie Storm FS delivers over 75 percent of its pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards, which means fewer misses and more effective hits. That pattern consistency comes from Federal's wad design working in concert with the mixed pellet payload. The load launches at 1600 fps, producing energy levels that match what you'd expect from traditional lead ammunition.
If you've moved to steel because of nontoxic restrictions in your hunting areas, you know steel patterns tighter than lead because pellets don't deform in the barrel. The challenge is maintaining enough energy for clean kills. Federal addressed that by blending standard steel with their proprietary FLITESTOPPER pellets, which are engineered to hold together better through the air and on impact. The 1 1/8 ounce payload with #3 shot size gives you enough pellets to maintain density while keeping sufficient size for adequate penetration on distant birds.
These shells come from Federal Premium, which means you're getting consistent quality in every box. Each round uses premium primers, clean-burning propellants, and careful quality control to ensure reliable ignition and consistent velocity shot to shot. The 3-inch hull delivers that extra payload capacity that makes a real difference in the field when you need your pattern to hold together at extended range.
Yes, as long as your shotgun is chambered for 3-inch shells. These are full 3-inch shells, so they require a gun with a 3-inch or longer chamber. If your shotgun is only chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, these won't fit properly.
FLITESTOPPER pellets are engineered to maintain their structure and energy better than standard steel shot as they travel downrange. Federal mixes 50 percent FLITESTOPPER pellets with 50 percent standard steel in each shell. This combination improves both pattern consistency and lethality on tough game birds compared to all-standard steel loads.
Yes, these shells are specifically designed with pheasants in mind. The #3 shot size and 1 1/8 ounce payload, combined with the FLITECONTROL wad and FLITESTOPPER technology, create patterns and energy that work well on fast, tough birds. The 1600 fps velocity keeps pellets from slowing down too much at the ranges where pheasants are typically taken.
Yes, Prairie Storm FS shells use 100 percent steel shot, which is nontoxic and complies with hunting regulations in most areas that require nontoxic ammunition. Always check your specific area's regulations before your hunt, as rules can vary by location and season.
| UPC | 604544626636 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PFSX143FS3 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #3 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Steel Shot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.685 |
| Shot Size | 3 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/8 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.28 |
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