Federal 12 Gauge (part no. WF1421004) ammunition loads a 3 inch shell with 1 1/4 oz of steel shot, built for waterfowl hunters working decoys and open water. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. Federal loads this steel shot to a budget-friendly price point while still meeting the non-toxic shot requirement for waterfowl hunting. Loaded 100 to a box in this shotgun shells lineup, it is built to pattern consistently through a standard choke without any special tuning. For shooters in the shotgun shells lineup who want a confirmed pattern, this is a dependable choice.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, matching shotguns already chambered and choked for it.
• The shell length is 3 inches, the chamber length this load is built to run through.
• The payload weighs 1 1/4 ounces, setting the pellet count this shell throws downrange.
• The shot size is No. 4, balancing pellet energy and pattern density for the intended target.
• The payload is Steel Shot, a non-toxic material required by federal law for waterfowl hunting.
• Federal loads this steel shot to a budget-friendly price point while still meeting the non-toxic shot requirement for waterfowl hunting.
• Each box holds 100 rounds, enough for a solid day in the field.
• A case ships 2 boxes (200 rounds total), useful for stocking up ahead of the season.
• At about $0.92 per round, the price reflects the shot material and payload loaded into each shell.
• The box ships at about 11.495 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this legal for waterfowl hunting? Yes, steel shot is a federally compliant non-toxic shot material for waterfowl.

Do I need a special choke for this load? No, it is built to pattern consistently through a standard choke for the gauge, with no special tuning required.

How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 2 boxes of 100, 200 rounds total.

Buy the Federal 12 Gauge 3-Inch 1 1/4 oz No. 4 Shot

Whether it’s opening weekend or a late-season hunt, a shell that patterns the same way every time is what lets you make the shot instead of second-guessing the load. Pattern a box before you head out and trust steel shot to do its job when a bird flushes. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.