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The Prairie Storm FS Steel rounds out Federal's upland hunting lineup with a steel shotshell that punches above its weight. When you're after pheasants over dogs, pattern density matters because those birds are tough and fast. Federal engineered this load with a 50/50 mix of standard steel and FLITESTOPPER steel pellets to create larger wound channels and keep birds in the air longer when they take a hit.
The core technology here is Federal's FLITECONTROL FLEX wad. This rear-opening wad design manages pellet separation at the right moment, putting more than 75 percent of the shot charge into a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. That's the kind of consistency you want when you're working dogs through prairie or field. At 1600 fps, the velocity sits right where it needs to be for performance comparable to traditional lead loads, so your ballistics don't change when you switch to steel.
Unlike some steel loads that feel finicky with certain choke tubes, the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad works through standard upland chokes. You won't need special equipment or have to overthink your choke selection. The #4 shot size with a 1-1/8 ounce payload gives you good pellet count for pattern density while maintaining downrange energy on tougher game.
These aren't waterfowl loads repurposed for upland hunting. Federal built Prairie Storm FS specifically for birds like pheasants where a dense pattern and reliable knockdown matter. The 3-inch shell gives you that extra payload room without the penalty of a magnum setup. Twenty-five rounds per box means you get good value for daily hunting or a weekend in the field.
Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is designed to work through standard upland chokes without issues. Unlike some earlier designs, it deploys from the rear and won't cause pattern problems with modified or improved cylinder chokes typically used for upland hunting.
Federal engineered this load with a 50/50 blend of standard and FLITESTOPPER steel to improve lethality and pattern density. At 1600 fps with comparable downrange energy to lead loads, it performs similarly out to normal pheasant hunting ranges. The #4 shot size with good pellet count provides the density needed for consistent hits on tough birds.
FLITESTOPPER pellets fly differently than standard steel, tending to create a denser core in your pattern with larger wound channels. Combined with the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, this hybrid payload gives you tighter, more reliable patterns than traditional steel loads, which matters when you're hunting fast-flying game.
Federal built this specifically for upland hunting, particularly pheasants. The #4 shot size and pattern performance make it suitable for other medium-sized upland birds as well, but it's engineered for situations where density and consistent knockdown are priorities.
| UPC | 604544626582 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PFSX143FS4 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shipping Weight | 2.665 |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.28 |
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