Description
When you're hunting ducks and geese where steel shot is required, you need ammunition that handles the job without burning up your barrel. The Fiocchi Flyway Steel line does exactly that, combining treated zinc-plated steel shot with protective wads and quality powders to give you consistent patterns and the stopping power waterfowl hunting demands.
What Makes Flyway Steel Work
These shells are built with precision-uniform zinc-plated steel shot that patterns reliably across different shot distances. The 1-1/8 oz payload in this 3-inch load leaves your barrel in good shape while delivering the pellet count you need for passing shots and decoying birds. At 1500 fps, velocity is right where you want it for waterfowl without the extremes that can cause cycling issues in older shotguns.
Fleet Farm reviews and user feedback consistently mention that these shells pattern well and cycle reliably in common waterfowl shotguns. The combination of treated steel, protective wads, and matched powders is engineered specifically for the demands of waterfowl hunting rather than being a generic steel load.
Flyway Steel #4 Shot Size
The #4 shot size works well for both ducks at moderate range and for hunters who prefer tighter pellet distribution than larger shot provides. This particular size sits in a good middle ground for early season and general waterfowl applications, giving you effective patterns without the overkill of BBs for smaller ducks. The shell is new production, non-corrosive, boxer-primed, and reloadable if you want to keep these going through your press.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Size: #4
- Shot Weight: 1-1/8 oz
- Shot Type: Zinc-Plated Steel
- Muzzle Velocity: 1500 fps
- Primer Type: Boxer
- Crimp: 6-Point Star
- Non-Corrosive: Yes
- Reloadable: Yes
- Application: Waterfowl Hunting
- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- MPN: 123ST4
- UPC: 762344702209
What’s Included
- 25 shotshells per box
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Flyway Steel work in my older shotgun?
Yes, these shells are built for reliability across different shotgun types. The 1500 fps velocity is moderate compared to some extreme-velocity loads, and the shells have been reported to cycle well in standard waterfowl shotguns. If your gun cycles standard 3-inch shells reliably, Flyway Steel should function without issues, though it's always good to pattern-test any new ammunition with your specific gun.
Is #4 shot the right choice for ducks and geese?
Number 4 shot works well for ducks at moderate ranges and is a solid all-around choice for early season and general waterfowl hunting. For larger geese or extended-range shooting, hunters sometimes prefer #2 or #3, but #4 gives you tighter patterns than larger shot while still carrying good energy. It's a good middle-ground load for mixed waterfowl situations.
Can I reload these shells?
Yes, Flyway Steel shotshells are boxer-primed and reloadable, so you can reload them once fired if you have the equipment and knowledge. The steel shot means you'll want to use dies and techniques designed for steel rather than lead, since steel is harder and requires different handling.
What's the difference between zinc-plated steel and regular steel shot?
Zinc-plated steel shot is treated with a protective coating that helps with uniformity and performance. Fiocchi uses precision uniform zinc-plated steel in the Flyway line, which contributes to the consistent, dense patterns hunters report. The coating also helps protect your barrel by reducing wear compared to unplated steel.







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