Federal Black Cloud 10 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1 5/8 oz No. 2 Shot, 25-Round Box

Federal Black Cloud 10 Gauge (part no. PWBX1072) ammunition loads a 3.50 inch shell with 1 5/8 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. The cut-sided FliteStopper pellets fly true then open faster on impact, driving dense, lethal patterns on waterfowl. Loaded 25 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 10 Gauge, matching shotguns already chambered and choked for it.
• The shell length is 3.50 inches, the chamber length this load is built to run through.
• The payload weighs 1 5/8 ounces, setting the pellet count this shell throws downrange.
• The shot size is No. 2, 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.
• The cut-sided FliteStopper pellets fly true then open faster on impact, driving dense, lethal patterns on waterfowl.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a solid day in the field.
• A case ships 10 boxes (250 rounds total), useful for stocking up ahead of the season.
• At about $2.06
  , the price reflects the shot material and payload loaded into each shell.
• The box ships at about 3.76 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 10 boxes of 25, 250 rounds total.

Buy the Federal Black Cloud 10 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1 5/8 oz No. 2 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.