Federal Black Cloud 12 Ga. 2-3/4", 1-1/8 oz. #2 Shot Shells
Equipped with the FLITECONTROL FLEX™ wad, Black Cloud® delivers improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes. The wad’s redesigned rear-deploying petals and side-mounted vents stimulate the payload for separation from the wad at the ideal moment for dense, deadly patterns. Plus, the efficient Catalyst™ lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant significantly decrease residue in the barrel.
Features:
- Rear-opening FLITECONTROL FLEX™ wad provides the tightest patterns possible through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes
- Payload of 40 percent FLITESTOPPER® steel pellets and 60 percent Premium® steel for dense patterns and larger wound channels
- Catalyst™ lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant drastically reduce residue
- Black nickel head inhibits corrosion
- Sealed crimp defeats moisture in extreme conditions
Specifications:
- Use: Large ducks
- Gauge: 12
- Length: 2-3/4"
- Weight: 1-1/8 oz
- Shot: 2
- Muzzle velocity: 1500
Manufacturer: Federal
MFG Number: Fedpwbx1472
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells. — Craig Boddington
