Description
Federal Premium Ultra Steel brings together proven waterfowl technology and a smart shot combination designed to give you tight patterns and effective reach. Built on the back of the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, these shells deliver the kind of consistency that builds confidence in the blind.
What Makes Ultra Steel Different
This load pairs a rear-opening wad with zinc-plated steel pellets arranged in a double-stack setup. That means you get smaller BB and #2 pellets working together in the same shell. The smaller shot fills out your pattern for a full spread, while the larger pellets carry more energy downrange. It's a practical approach to hunting multiple waterfowl species without switching loads.
Real-World Performance
The 1-1/4 ounce payload is delivered at 1450 feet per second, a velocity that balances pattern density with manageable recoil. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad uses rear-deploying petals and side vents to keep the payload together through the critical separation phase, then releases it at the exact moment that matters for clean patterns. This wad design works through both standard and ported chokes, so you're not locked into any particular setup.
Zinc plating on the steel pellets resists corrosion, which matters when you're sitting in wet conditions for hours. Federal also engineered these shells with a clean-burning propellant formula that keeps residue from building up in your barrel, saving you time on maintenance between hunts.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Sizes: BB and #2 (double-stack)
- Shot Weight: 1 1/4 ounce
- Muzzle Velocity: 1450 fps
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Wad Design: Rear-Opening FLITECONTROL FLEX
- Pellet Type: Zinc-Plated Steel
- Model Number: PWUX142 2BB
- Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- UPC: 604544698817
- Intended Use: Waterfowl Hunting
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Federal Premium Ultra Steel 12 gauge 3 inch shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this Ultra Steel load available in both BB and #2 shot?
The double-stack design lets one load handle multiple situations. The #2 pellets fill out your pattern for full coverage and clean passes, while the larger BB shot maintains energy at distance. This combination approach means you can stay versatile without needing multiple load types in the blind.
Will these Ultra Steel shells work through ported chokes?
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is engineered to perform consistently through both ported and standard chokes. This flexibility means you're not forced into specific choke selection based on your shell choice.
What does zinc plating do for steel shot performance?
Zinc plating protects the steel pellets from corrosion, which becomes important when you're dealing with mud, water, and salt conditions over a full day of hunting. The plating also improves how the pellets slide against each other in the barrel, which helps with pattern consistency.
How does the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad improve patterns?
The wad stays with the pellet payload longer than standard designs, keeping the shot together through the initial separation phase. The rear-deploying petals and side vents ensure the payload breaks away at exactly the right moment, creating denser, more reliable patterns regardless of your gun setup.






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