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If upland hunting depends on tight patterns and pellet energy that holds downrange, Prairie Storm FS Lead gives you a load that's built for the real world. Federal pairs the proven rear-opening FLITECONTROL FLEX wad with a mixed payload system that blends standard copper-plated lead with their proprietary FLITESTOPPER pellets. This isn't just different shot—FLITESTOPPER pellets work to promote even, edge-to-edge coverage throughout your pattern, which means better odds on flushed birds at various distances.
The magic here is the payload mix. By combining 70% standard copper-plated lead with 30% FLITESTOPPER pellets, Federal achieves pattern density that stays consistent when fired through different upland choke constrictions. The wad design itself is critical—that rear-opening FLITECONTROL FLEX cuts down on pellet deformation and delivers predictable ballistics from shot to target. You get the velocity you need (1330 fps) without sacrificing the pellet integrity that matters on game birds.
Each round carries 1-1/4 ounce of #5 shot in a standard 2-3/4 inch shell. Number 5 shot is the sweet spot for pheasants, grouse, and similar upland game—small enough for dense patterns at typical hunting ranges, large enough to retain energy on impact. Federal loads these to consistent spec so you know what you're getting from box to box. The 25 shells per box standard lets you pattern your gun properly and still have enough for an afternoon in the field.
These loads are built where it matters: in Federal's Minnesota facility by people who understand upland hunting. You're getting ammunition that's designed specifically for your choke tubes and your gun, not adapted from something else.
The FLITECONTROL FLEX is a rear-opening wad design that improves pellet alignment and consistency compared to traditional wads. This means tighter patterns and more predictable shot placement when hunting through different choke constrictions. It's designed to work with both ported and standard upland chokes.
FLITESTOPPER pellets feature a unique shape that helps produce even, edge-to-edge pattern coverage. By mixing 30% FLITESTOPPER with 70% standard copper-plated lead, Federal achieves better pattern density and more reliable downrange performance than many standard upland loads, particularly at varying distances.
Number 5 shot is a proven size for pheasants, grouse, quail, and similar upland game. It provides dense patterns at typical hunting distances while maintaining enough pellet weight for effective impact. Many experienced upland hunters consider #5 to be the versatile middle ground for mixed bird hunting.
The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is designed to pattern well through both ported and standard upland chokes. However, like all ammunition, actual patterning results depend on your specific gun and choke combination, so it's worth patterning at your intended hunting distances before season.
| UPC | 604544695823 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PFX126FS5 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #5 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Partition |
| Shipping Weight | 2.75 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.28 |
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