The Federal Speed-Shok 12 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1-3/8oz #3 Steel Shot (brand part no. WF133 3) balances pattern density against per-pellet energy for duck hunters who want a well-rounded steel load rather than one built specifically for geese. Federal Ammunition loads Speed-Shok with a high-performance primer and fast-burning powder that dramatically reduces residue, while its optimized velocities deliver clean, effective kills. The #3 pellet is a proven middle-ground choice among duck hunters running magnum steel loads. In shotgun shells for duck hunting, this is Federal’s #3 Speed-Shok loading.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, the standard waterfowl gauge for magnum steel loads.
• The shell length is 3.50-inch, a magnum length for maximum steel payload and energy.
• The payload weighs 1-3/8 oz, a full magnum steel payload.
• The shot size is #3, a balanced middle-ground pellet favored by duck hunters.
• Shot is steel, the non-toxic material federally required for waterfowl hunting.
• A high-performance primer and fast-burning powder dramatically reduce residue and fouling.
• Optimized velocities deliver effective knockdown power on waterfowl.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, sized for a morning in the blind.
• Cost works out to about $1.31 per round, reasonable for magnum steel waterfowl ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is #3 shot better suited to ducks or geese? It’s a balanced pellet size favored by duck hunters, carrying more pattern density than the larger BB or BBB pellets typically chosen for geese.

Why is steel shot required for waterfowl instead of lead? Federal regulations require non-toxic shot like steel for waterfowl hunting, since lead shot ingested by birds from the environment poses a poisoning risk.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds of 12 Gauge, with 10 boxes to a case.

Buy the Federal Speed-Shok 12 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1-3/8oz #3 Steel Shot, 25-Round Box

Ducks working a spread reward a load with real pattern density, and #3 Speed-Shok is built for exactly that balance. Load up before the next morning in the blind. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.