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Federal Premium engineered the Prairie Storm FS Lead to handle the demands of upland hunting where pattern consistency matters. The load sits at 1300 fps and pairs a two-component shot payload: 70 percent standard copper-plated lead and 30 percent FLITESTOPPER lead. This mixture promotes even density across the pattern rather than the pellet clumping that can happen with single-pellet-type loads. The result is tighter coverage that tracks cleanly through various chokes without requiring adjustments.
The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad opens with six petals at the barrel exit, acting like air brakes to separate cleanly from the shot column. This controlled separation is what prevents pattern distortion and keeps your shot string tight. It's why upland hunters with both ported and standard chokes report consistent results from the same ammo. The wad design handles the recoil management that comes with a lighter 20-gauge frame, so follow-up shots don't sacrifice accuracy.
Number 5 shot strikes the middle ground between pure density and individual pellet energy. It's sized right for fast-moving upland birds where precision matters, delivering adequate pattern density at typical hunting ranges while maintaining reliable penetration. The mixed payload approach gives you both the tight grouping you want at 30 to 40 yards and the larger wound channels that FLITESTOPPER pellets create, reducing lost birds.
Federal Premium ammunition starts with frequent inspections of primers for dimensional tolerances and charge weights, ensuring every round fires with consistent ignition. The propellants are specially formulated to meet Federal's exacting standards, using clean-burning powders that maintain consistency load after load. This reliability matters when you're counting on one shot at a flushing bird.
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad design separates cleanly from the shot column regardless of choke type, delivering consistent patterns whether you're shooting ported or standard configurations. This flexibility is one of the key advantages for hunters who own guns with different choke setups.
The 70 percent copper-plated lead pellets are hardened to maintain round shape under pressure, which helps them group tightly and penetrate consistently. The 30 percent FLITESTOPPER pellets have raised edges that cut through feathers and flesh more efficiently, creating larger wound channels. Together they provide both pattern density and stopping power.
Number 5 shot is a solid choice for pheasant in a 20-gauge, especially at typical upland distances of 30 to 40 yards. It provides adequate pellet count for reliable pattern density while maintaining good individual pellet energy. Some hunters prefer #4 for tougher late-season birds or longer-range work, so match your shot size to the conditions you'll be hunting.
Muzzle velocity measures how fast the shot leaves the barrel. At 1300 fps, Prairie Storm FS shells deliver excellent retained velocity and energy downrange, which translates to cleaner kills and fewer lost birds. This velocity is standard for quality upland loads and maintains pattern integrity through normal hunting distances.
| UPC | 604544626360 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PFX258FS5 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Grains | #5 |
| Length | 3" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Partition |
| Shipping Weight | 2.655 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.36 |
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