Federal Black Cloud FS 12 gauge 2.75-inch steel shotshells (part no. PWBX1473) load a 1-1/8 ounce payload of #3 steel shot built specifically for waterfowl hunters. Federal Ammunition engineers the Black Cloud line around the FliteStopper pellet, an irregularly flared steel shot designed to create wound channels and knockdown power that standard round steel struggles to match. For duck and goose hunting over decoys, these shotgun shells are a proven waterfowl standard.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard chambering for the widest range of waterfowl shotguns.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, fitting any 12 gauge chamber.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounce, a solid steel payload for decoying birds.
• The shot size is #3 steel, a common all-around waterfowl pellet size.
• The steel construction meets the non-toxic shot requirements for waterfowl hunting.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a solid morning in the blind.
• Shipping weight runs about 2.58 lb per box, a useful reference when calculating order totals.
• Cost runs about $1.17 per round, a straightforward way to compare value against similar loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does waterfowl hunting require steel shot? Federal law prohibits lead shot for waterfowl hunting nationwide, so steel and other non-toxic shot types are required by regulation.

What makes FliteStopper pellets different from standard steel shot? FliteStopper pellets have an irregular, flared shape rather than a perfect sphere, which Federal designs to create larger wound channels and more consistent knockdown on impact.

Buy Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge #3 Steel Shells

A duck blind loaded with Black Cloud is a proven combination, and the FliteStopper pellet mix is built to finish birds that standard steel might just wing. Load up for the next flight. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.