Federal Premium Black Cloud FS Steel 12 Gauge - #3 Shot - 3" - 25 Rd Box

Federal Premium Black Cloud FS Steel 12 Gauge - #3 Shot - 3" - 25 Rd Box

When the skies open and the birds fly, you need a shotshell that delivers uncompromising performance in every condition. Enter the Federal Premium Black Cloud FS Steel 12 Gauge 3" #3—a waterfowl hunter’s ultimate ally. Engineered with the revolutionary FLITECONTROL FLEX® wad, this shell delivers tight, consistent patterns through both ported and standard chokes, giving you the confidence to take the shot when it counts.

With a payload of 40% FLITESTOPPER® steel and 60% Premium® steel pellets, Black Cloud FS Steel creates larger wound channels and denser shot clouds for maximum lethality. Add in a high-performance primer, clean-burning propellant, and a sealed crimp that resists moisture in the harshest environments, and you’ve got a shell that’s as rugged and reliable as your hunt demands.

FLITECONTROL FLEX® Wad
Rear-deploying petals and side vents deliver tight, deadly patterns through all choke types.

Dual-Pellet Payload
40% FLITESTOPPER® steel and 60% Premium® steel create dense shot clouds and devastating wound channels.

Clean-Burning Performance
Temperature-stable propellant and high-performance primer reduce residue and maintain consistent velocity.

Corrosion-Resistant Design
Plated head resists rust and wear, even in wet, muddy blinds.

Sealed Crimp
Keeps water out and performance in—ideal for extreme weather and wetland conditions.

Specifications

• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Shot Size: #3
• Shell Length: 3 inches (76 mm)
• Shot Weight: 1 1/4 oz
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,450 feet per second
• Shot Type: Steel
• Payload Composition: 40% FLITESTOPPER® steel, 60% Premium® steel
• Pellet Count: 197
• Pellet Density: 7.8 g/cc
• Wad Type: FLITECONTROL FLEX®
• Primer: High-performance, clean-burning
• Head: Corrosion-resistant plated metal
• Use Case: Waterfowl hunting