Description
The Fiocchi Flyway Steel line has built a solid reputation among duck hunters for one reason: they pattern well and work. These shells pack 1 1/8 ounce of treated steel pellets running at 1500 feet per second, which hits that sweet spot between pattern density and velocity. You get enough shot to paint a tight pattern without unnecessary speed that wastes energy in the air.
How Fiocchi Flyway Steel #6 Performs in the Field
Number 6 shot works great for what these shells were designed for. If you're setting up over decoys early in the season on puddle ducks and teal, this is the load that gets the job done. The shot count with smaller pellets means you get that forgiving pattern density that matters when birds are working close. Real hunters have taken this combination of payload and velocity and killed plenty of birds with it, consistently reporting tight patterns and clean results at typical decoy distances.
Built for Reliability Without Complications
These shells use treated steel shot with protective wads and matched powders. That combination delivers clean burning and consistent cycling, which matters when you're in the blind trying to stay on limit. Field reports show these run reliably through most shotguns, though like any ammunition, patterning your gun before the season is the right move. The shells keep things easy on your barrel while delivering hard performance on target.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- Manufacturer Part Number: 123ST6
- UPC: 762344705996
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Size: #6
- Payload Weight: 1 1/8 ounce
- Muzzle Velocity: 1500 fps
- Shot Type: Treated Steel
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Application: Waterfowl Hunting
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of 12 gauge 3 inch Flyway Steel shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fiocchi Flyway Steel shells good for teal and early-season ducks?
Yes, these shells work well for early-season duck hunting over decoys. The combination of 1 1/8 ounce of #6 shot and 1500 fps velocity gives you the pattern density you need for smaller ducks and teal at typical decoy distances without unnecessary velocity. Hunters report solid patterns and clean kills on puddle ducks when conditions are right.
How do Fiocchi Flyway Steel shells pattern compared to other brands?
These shells have a solid reputation for delivering consistent, dense patterns. Multiple hunters report they pattern remarkably well, especially for the value. If you want to know exactly how they'll perform in your specific shotgun, it's worth running a pattern test before the season since every gun behaves slightly differently.
Will these shells work reliably in my shotgun?
Most hunters report good reliability with Fiocchi Flyway shells, though some older or worn extractors can occasionally have trouble with the hull rim. It's worth running a few rounds through your gun before opening day to make sure everything cycles smoothly. If you experience any issues, test with a different shotgun if possible to rule out a gun-specific problem.
What makes 1500 fps the right velocity for waterfowl?
Velocity isn't everything in waterfowl loads. The goal is pattern density and terminal performance, and this load favors consistency over extreme speed. Slower velocities actually help maintain tighter patterns longer, which is why experienced duck hunters often prefer this kind of moderate velocity load for hunting over decoys rather than lighter, faster loads.





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