Federal Ammunition Black Cloud FS shotshells in 12 Gauge (brand part no. PWBX1421) are built for waterfowl hunters who need dependable performance over decoys. Federal Ammunition backs this load with the quality control shooters expect from a name they already trust. Loaded in 12 Gauge, this shell is sized for the game and range this load is built to cover. In our shotgun shells lineup, this is the Federal Ammunition load built for that job.
Key Specifications
- The gauge is 12 Gauge, running through virtually any gauge-matched shotgun in the safe.
- The shell length is 3-inch, sized to the chamber it’s built for so shooters can match it to their gun.
- The payload weighs 1 1/4 oz, delivering a payload sized for the range and game this load is built for.
- The shot size is #1, matching pellet energy to the game this shotshell is loaded for.
- Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to work with before needing to reorder.
- Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a useful case size for stocking a range or defensive supply.
- Cost works out to about $1.42 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.
- The box ships at approximately 2.84 lbs, worth knowing before you check out on a multi-box order.
- Black Cloud FS shells use Federal’s FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, which deploys later than a standard wad, separating from the steel shot for denser, more consistent patterns through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes.
- The payload blends FLITESTOPPER pellets with standard steel shot, engineered to create a wider wound channel and put more birds in the bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is #1 shot best suited for? Shot size #1 balances pellet count and energy for the game and range this load is built around, matched to 12 Gauge.
How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds of 12 Gauge.
Can I order this by the case? Yes, this load ships 10 boxes to a case for shooters who want to order in bulk.
Buy the Federal Ammunition Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3-Inch 1 1/4 oz No. 1 Shot, 25-Round Box
Grab a case if you shoot it regularly, or a box to see how it patterns and cycles through your gun first. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
