Description
There's a reason Kent's layered shot loads have caught on with duck and goose hunters who don't want to choose between energy and pattern density. This 3.5 inch 12 gauge shell splits its 1-1/2 ounce payload into two distinct layers, a helping of #2 steel riding on top of an equal amount of #4 steel underneath. The idea is simple but it works: the smaller pellets draft in behind the larger ones as they leave the barrel, which helps tighten up the overall pattern instead of stringing it out.
What the Fasteel+ 2×4 Combo Brings to the Blind
The #2 shot on top gives you the reach and knockdown authority you want on bigger, tougher birds like honkers or late-season mallards, while the #4 layer fills in the pattern with more pellets for better coverage on crossing and closer shots. It's a practical answer for hunters who find themselves second-guessing shot size mid-hunt, since this load is already covering two bases at once.
Built to Run in Your 3.5 Inch 12 Gauge
Kent didn't just stack two shot sizes and call it done. This shell uses a high-performance base wad designed around today's semi-automatic actions, so cycling and follow-up shots stay smooth even when things get busy over the decoys. A custom-blended double-base powder and the CX2000 primer keep velocities consistent, and Kent claims this combination also helps tame felt recoil despite the shell pushing a full 1450 fps.
Standing Up to a Full Season Outdoors
Zinc-plated steel shot and nickel-plated heads are there to fight off corrosion, which matters when your gear spends real time in mud, marsh water, and freezing mornings. The high-density polymer hull is built to load and eject smoothly hunt after hunt. Each box holds 25 rounds, with 10 boxes to a case, so it's easy to keep your blind bag stocked without running short partway through the season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kent Cartridge
- Manufacturer Part Number: K1235FSP422X4
- UPC: 656308112077
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3-1/2 inches
- Shot Size: 2×4 layered (No. 2 over No. 4)
- Payload: 1-1/2 oz
- Muzzle Velocity: 1450 fps
- Shot Material: Zinc-plated steel
- Primer: CX2000
- Hull: High-density polymer
- Head Finish: Nickel-plated
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Boxes Per Case: 10
- Rounds Per Case: 250
What’s Included
- 25 Kent Fasteel+ 12 gauge 3.5" 2×4 steel shotgun shells (one box)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the point of the 2×4 shot combo in the Fasteel+ load?
It's a layered payload with #2 steel on top and #4 steel underneath in the same shell. The smaller pellets draft behind the larger ones for a tighter pattern, so you get the range and punch of #2 shot along with the denser pellet coverage that #4 shot provides.
Will this Fasteel+ 3.5 inch load cycle reliably in my semi-auto?
Yes, Kent built this shell around a high-performance base wad specifically to work with modern semi-automatic and pump shotguns. It's designed to cycle cleanly and keep up with fast follow-up shots in the blind.
Do I need a 3.5 inch chamber to shoot these?
Yes, this is a true 3.5 inch 12 gauge shell, so your shotgun needs to be chambered for 3.5 inch shells to fire it safely. Check your barrel markings if you're not sure what your gun is rated for.
What kind of hunting is this Kent Fasteel+ load best suited for?
This 2×4 combo is aimed squarely at waterfowl hunters chasing ducks and geese, especially in situations where bird size and shot distance can vary from one flock to the next. The mixed shot size gives you a bit more flexibility than a single-size load when birds are working at different ranges.





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