Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3.5in #3 Shot

Federal’s Black Cloud FS line in 12 gauge (brand part no. PWBX1343) loads a full 3.5-inch magnum shell with 1-1/2 ounces of #3 FlightStopper Steel, giving waterfowl hunters another versatile pellet option in Federal’s heaviest magnum hull. Federal starts every Premium load with finely inspected primers and clean-burning propellants formulated to its own stringent specifications, then pairs the FlightStopper Steel payload with the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad to deliver dense, consistent patterns at extended waterfowl range. The #3 shot size sits between an all-around #4 and the larger goose-class pellets, suiting hunters who split their time between ducks and geese without switching shells. For 12 gauge waterfowl hunters who want maximum payload with a flexible pellet size, this shotgun shell is built for the blind.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard waterfowl shotgun bore.
• The shell length is 3.5 inches, the largest common 12 gauge magnum length.
• The payload weighs 1-1/2 ounces, a heavy magnum charge for waterfowl.
• The shot size is #3, a flexible pellet size between all-around and goose-class steel shot.
• The shot type is Steel Shot, part of Federal’s dedicated FlightStopper waterfowl line.
• The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad delivers dense, consistent patterns at extended waterfowl range.
• Cost runs about $1.82 per round, in line with premium magnum waterfowl loads.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a solid morning in the blind.
• Shipping weight per box runs 3.35 pounds, reflecting the heavy magnum payload.

Frequently Asked Questions

What waterfowl is #3 shot suited for? It suits hunters who split time between ducks and geese, sitting between an all-around #4 pellet and larger goose-class shot.

What does the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad do? It delivers dense, consistent patterns from Federal’s steel waterfowl loads at extended range.

Buy Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3.5in #3 Shot

A mixed decoy spread calls for a pellet that handles both ducks and geese, and this 3.5-inch #3 loading is built for exactly that morning. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.