Federal Premium Black Cloud Ultra Steel 20 Gauge 3-inch mixed #2 and #4 shot shells (Federal part no. PWUX209 24) load two pellet sizes in one shell to cover more of a duck or goose’s vital zone. Federal Ammunition builds Black Cloud around reliable, consistent field performance shot after shot. Blending #2 and #4 steel shot gives hunters denser near-range patterns from the smaller pellets while the larger #2 shot still carries enough energy for longer crossing shots. It is a versatile 20 gauge option for hunters who see a mix of close and long shots in the same outing.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-carrying option gaining popularity among waterfowl hunters.
• The hull length is 3 inches, the magnum length for 20 gauge, built for a heavier shot charge.
• The shot charge blends #2 and #4 shot, combining pattern density with retained energy at range.
• Shot material is steel, meeting nontoxic shot requirements for waterfowl hunting.
• Shot weight is 1 ounce, a substantial payload for the 20 gauge platform.
• The load carries the Black Cloud name, one of Federal’s most established waterfowl lines.
• Each box holds 25 shells, packaged 10 boxes to a case.
• At roughly $0.91 per round, this mixed-shot load is competitively priced for a premium waterfowl shell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why mix two shot sizes in one shell? Smaller pellets add pattern density for close shots while the larger pellets retain enough energy for longer crossing shots.

Is this shell good for both ducks and geese? The mixed #2/#4 payload is built to be a versatile choice across typical duck and smaller goose hunting.

Is steel shot required for waterfowl? Yes, federal regulations require nontoxic shot for waterfowl hunting, and this load is loaded entirely in steel.

Buy the Federal Black Cloud 20 Gauge #2/#4 Mixed Steel Shot

Cover close flushes and long crossing shots with one versatile shell. Shop our shotgun shells selection and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping to your door.