Federal Black Cloud Waterfowl Ammo 12 ga 3" 1 1/8 oz #1 Shot – High-Velocity Steel Shot Shells
The Federal Premium Black Cloud 12 Gauge 3" 1 1/8 oz #1 Shot (PWBXH143 1) is premium waterfowl ammunition engineered for serious duck and goose hunters who demand superior performance in the field. Featuring Federal’s advanced FLITECONTROL wad and innovative Black Cloud steel shot with FliteStopper pellets, this high-velocity load delivers tight patterns, deep penetration, and devastating wound channels on waterfowl at extended ranges.
Loaded with 1 1/8 ounces of #1 Black Cloud steel shot in a 3-inch hull, this ammunition is optimized for high-volume waterfowl hunting. The FliteStopper pellet design features a unique rear-heavy construction that improves flight stability and creates larger wound channels upon impact. Combined with the FLITECONTROL wad, which stays with the shot column longer for tighter patterns, the Black Cloud delivers consistent, lethal performance that serious waterfowlers have come to rely on season after season.
Key Features of Federal Black Cloud 12 Gauge Waterfowl Ammo
FLITECONTROL Wad
Advanced wad technology keeps the shot column together longer for tighter, more consistent patterns at longer ranges.
FliteStopper Steel Shot
Black Cloud steel pellets feature a rear-heavy design that improves penetration and creates larger wound channels.
High Velocity Performance
High-velocity load provides excellent downrange energy and flat trajectory for effective shots on fast-moving birds.
1 1/8 oz Payload
Heavy 1 1/8 ounce shot charge delivers maximum pellet count and lethal energy for ducks and geese.
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium
- Product Line: Black Cloud
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 1/8 oz
- Shot Size: #1 Steel
- Velocity: High Velocity
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- SKU: PWBXH143 1
- UPC: 604544627428
- Application: Waterfowl Hunting (Ducks & Geese)
Why Choose Federal Black Cloud Waterfowl Ammunition?
Federal Black Cloud has earned a strong reputation among waterfowl hunters for its ability to deliver consistent, lethal patterns even in challenging conditions. The combination of the FLITECONTROL wad and FliteStopper pellets gives this ammunition a distinct advantage over standard steel loads. The wad stays with the shot longer, resulting in tighter patterns and more pellets on target, while the unique pellet design improves penetration through heavy feathers and down.
The 12 gauge 3-inch shell loaded with 1 1/8 ounces of #1 shot strikes an excellent balance between pattern density and pellet energy, making it highly effective on both ducks and larger geese. Hunters appreciate the reliable performance in a variety of conditions, from early season teal to late-season Canada geese. The high-velocity load helps maintain energy at longer ranges, giving shooters more confidence when birds are working at the edge of their effective range.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Federal Premium |
| Product Line | Black Cloud |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 3 inches |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/8 oz |
| Shot Type | Black Cloud Steel with FliteStopper |
| Shot Size | #1 |
| Velocity | High Velocity |
| Rounds Per Box | 25 |
| SKU | PWBXH143 1 |
| UPC | 604544627428 |
| Recommended Use | Waterfowl Hunting |
Ideal Uses for Federal Black Cloud 12 ga 3" #1 Shot
The Federal Black Cloud 12 Gauge 3" 1 1/8 oz #1 Shot is an outstanding choice for waterfowl hunters targeting both ducks and geese. The #1 shot size offers an excellent balance of pattern density and pellet energy, making it highly effective on medium to large waterfowl. It performs exceptionally well in flooded timber, over decoy spreads, and during pass shooting situations. The high-velocity load and advanced wad technology provide the pattern consistency and penetration needed for clean, ethical harvests at typical waterfowl hunting ranges. Whether you’re hunting early season teal or late-season honkers, this ammunition delivers the performance serious waterfowlers demand.
Put more birds in the bag with Federal Premium Black Cloud 12 Gauge 3" #1 Shot (UPC 604544627428).
Federal continues to lead the waterfowl ammunition category with innovative technology like the Black Cloud series. The PWBXH143 1 load combines proven FLITECONTROL wad performance with FliteStopper steel shot for superior results in the field.
Order Federal Black Cloud 12 Gauge Waterfowl Ammo today and experience the difference premium waterfowl loads can make.
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