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SKU: FEPWBTSSX14239
UPC: 604544646818
Federal Black Cloud TSS 12-gauge 3-inch shotgun ammunition with #3/9 shot delivers exceptional waterfowl performance through advanced tungsten-based payload technology. This round combines Flightcontrol Flex wad innovation with Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) pellets that maintain velocity and energy at extended ranges, making it a proven choice for serious waterfowl hunters who demand consistent, lethal patterns.
TSS pellets deliver 56 percent higher density than lead and more than double the density of steel, enabling deeper penetration and retained energy at distance. The rear-opening Flightcontrol Flex wad controls payload release for tighter, more uniform shot dispersion compared to traditional waterfowl loads. This combination addresses the core challenge of long-range waterfowl shooting: maintaining pattern consistency and impact energy beyond typical shotgun ranges. The #3/9 blend offers mixed shot sizes within a single load, optimizing for varied target presentations and distance scenarios common in field conditions.
Waterfowl hunters operating in saltwater marshes, offshore flyways, and extended-range environments rely on ammunition that resists pattern degradation and delivers reliable energy transfer. The 3-inch magnum case capacity supports the payload weight needed for TSS-based performance, making this round suitable for decoy spreads, pass shooting, and situations where birds are working at the edge of effective shotgun range. Operators managing duck and goose populations through professional or recreational harvesting benefit from the legality and effectiveness TSS provides as a non-toxic shot alternative.
Federal's Black Cloud line represents the upper tier of tungsten-based waterfowl ammunition, combining proven wad technology with density-optimized pellet composition. This category of ammunition costs more per round than steel or traditional lead loads, but the extended effective range and pattern consistency justify the premium for hunters targeting specific, difficult conditions or pursuing high-success-rate harvests where consistency matters.
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