Federal Premium Prairie Storm FS 12 Gauge 3-inch #3 steel shot shells (Federal part no. PFSX143FS3) bring Federal’s pattern-density technology to a nontoxic waterfowl load. Federal Ammunition builds Prairie Storm around its FLITECONTROL FLEX wad and FLITESTOPPER pellet technology, engineered to hold tighter patterns at extended range. Federal starts every Premium load with rigorously inspected primers and clean-burning propellants for consistent ignition. Testing shows this load putting more than 75 percent of its pellets inside a 30-inch circle at 40 yards, with energy comparable to popular lead loads.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard bore for serious waterfowl hunting.
• The hull length is 3 inches, giving room for a heavier steel shot charge.
• Shot size is #3, a solid all-around size for ducks and geese.
• Shot material is steel, meeting nontoxic shot requirements for waterfowl hunting.
• The load uses Federal’s FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, engineered for tighter, more consistent downrange patterns.
• FLITESTOPPER pellet technology is built into the shot charge for improved pattern density at range.
• Shot weight is 1-1/8 ounces, a substantial steel payload for the gauge.
• Independent pattern testing shows over 75 percent of pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards.
• Each box holds 25 shells, packaged 10 boxes to a case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why steel shot for this load? Federal regulations require nontoxic shot for waterfowl hunting, and Prairie Storm FS is built around a steel payload.

Does steel shot hit as hard as lead? Federal designed Prairie Storm’s pellet and wad technology to deliver energy similar to the most popular lead loads.

What waterfowl is #3 shot suited for? It is a versatile size for ducks and geese at typical decoy and pass-shooting ranges.

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