The Federal Speed-Shok 12 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1-3/8oz #4 Steel Shot (brand part no. WF133 4) is the smallest, densest-patterning pellet in this stretch of Federal’s Speed-Shok lineup, favored by duck hunters working decoys at closer range. Federal Ammunition loads Speed-Shok with a high-performance primer and fast-burning powder that dramatically reduces residue, while its optimized velocities deliver clean, effective kills. More pellets in the pattern means more chances to connect on birds committing to the spread at close range. In shotgun shells for duck hunting, this is Federal’s #4 Speed-Shok loading.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, the standard waterfowl gauge for magnum steel loads.
• The shell length is 3.50-inch, a magnum length for maximum steel payload and energy.
• The payload weighs 1-3/8 oz, a full magnum steel payload.
• The shot size is #4, the smallest, densest-patterning pellet in this stretch of the Speed-Shok lineup.
• Shot is steel, the non-toxic material federally required for waterfowl hunting.
• A high-performance primer and fast-burning powder dramatically reduce residue and fouling.
• Optimized velocities deliver effective knockdown power on waterfowl.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, sized for a morning in the blind.
• Cost works out to about $1.31 per round, reasonable for magnum steel waterfowl ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a hunter choose #4 shot over #2 or #3? The smaller #4 pellet packs more pellets into the same payload for denser patterns, better suited to ducks working decoys at closer range than the larger pellets meant for extended shots.

Why is steel shot required for waterfowl instead of lead? Federal regulations require non-toxic shot like steel for waterfowl hunting, since lead shot ingested by birds from the environment poses a poisoning risk.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds of 12 Gauge, with 10 boxes to a case.

Buy the Federal Speed-Shok 12 Gauge 3.50-Inch 1-3/8oz #4 Steel Shot, 25-Round Box

Close decoy work rewards pattern density over reach, and #4 Speed-Shok is loaded with exactly that priority. Load up before the next morning in the blind. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.