The 12-gauge Federal Black Cloud, #4 shot is designed for waterfowl hunters who demand high performance and consistent results in challenging conditions. This ammunition combines advanced shot technology with Federal’s innovative FLITECONTROL FLEX wad system, delivering tight patterns and powerful downrange energy for taking down ducks and geese.
 
Key Features
FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad: The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad system is designed to optimize patterns through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes, allowing for dense, uniform shot patterns. This technology provides hunters with improved accuracy and effective range, making it ideal for taking down waterfowl in various shooting situations.
FliteStopper Steel: Each #4 shot pellet is engineered with FliteStopper Steel technology, featuring a cutting-edge design that creates wider wound channels upon impact. This ensures maximum energy transfer and improves lethality, even at longer ranges.
High-Velocity Loads: The 12-gauge Black Cloud delivers high muzzle velocities, ensuring a flat trajectory and strong impact. The speed of these loads helps deliver quick and effective knockdown power, allowing hunters to make the most of every shot.
 
Why It’s Special
Optimized for Waterfowl Hunting: The Federal Black Cloud series is renowned for its performance in the field, offering hunters the reliability they need in adverse weather and challenging environments. The #4 shot size is particularly effective for ducks, providing the ideal balance of pellet count and downrange energy.
Advanced Shot Technology: The combination of FliteStopper Steel pellets and the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad system results in tight, consistent patterns that reduce the chance of crippling and improve clean kills. This makes it a top choice among serious waterfowl hunters.
Versatility in Choke Compatibility: The FLITECONTROL FLEX system is compatible with both ported and non-ported chokes, giving hunters flexibility in choosing the best choke for their shotgun. This versatility enhances the overall effectiveness of the Black Cloud loads across different hunting setups.
 
Performance
Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1450 feet per second (fps), providing a flat trajectory and effective energy transfer.
Gauge: 12-gauge
Shot Size: #4 Steel Shot
Shell Length: 3 inches
 
Applications
Waterfowl Hunting: The 12-gauge Federal Black Cloud, #4 shot is specifically designed for hunting ducks and other waterfowl. Its combination of high-velocity loads, tight patterning, and advanced shot technology makes it effective in open water and marshy environments.
Long-Range Shots: The tight patterns and consistent performance of the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad system make this ammunition a reliable choice for taking down waterfowl at longer ranges, giving hunters the confidence to make challenging shots.
 
The 12-gauge Federal Black Cloud, #4 shot offers superior patterning, reliable knockdown power, and advanced shot technology, making it a go-to choice for waterfowl hunters looking to maximize their effectiveness in the field. Its innovative design ensures that each shot counts, even in challenging conditions.
 
 
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