Apex Ammunition’s Waterfowl S3 Steel line in 12 gauge (brand part no. S312-4) loads a 3-inch shell with 1-1/4 ounces of #4 steel shot at 1,450 feet per second, built for waterfowl hunters who want a dedicated steel load rather than a generic all-purpose shell. Apex Ammunition engineers the S3 line specifically around steel shot ballistics, tuning payload and velocity for waterfowl work instead of repurposing an upland recipe. The #4 shot size is a common, versatile choice for general duck and goose hunting, balancing pattern density with per-pellet energy at typical decoy-spread range. For 12 gauge waterfowl hunters who want a purpose-built steel shell for the blind, these shotgun shells are built for the job.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard waterfowl shotgun bore.
• The shell length is 3 inches, a magnum-length steel waterfowl hull.
• The payload weighs 1-1/4 ounces, a solid charge for a 12 gauge steel load.
• The shot size is #4, a common, versatile steel waterfowl pellet size.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,450 fps, a strong speed for a steel waterfowl load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shell built specifically for waterfowl? Yes, Apex engineers the S3 line around steel shot ballistics specifically for duck and goose hunting.

Is #4 steel shot a good all-around waterfowl size? Yes, it is a common, versatile choice balancing pattern density and per-pellet energy for general waterfowl hunting.

Buy Apex Waterfowl S3 Steel 12 Gauge 3in #4 Shot

A generic steel shell is built for nothing in particular, and Apex built S3 to be built for exactly one thing: waterfowl. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.