Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel – Proven High Velocity Duck Loads, 25 Rounds

Description

Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel shells are Federal’s fast, value priced waterfowl load in a 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge. Each shell carries 1 1/8 ounces of #4 steel, about 216 pellets, at roughly 1,500 feet per second. The redesigned load uses a high performance primer and clean burning powder that leaves far less residue in your barrel and action. Each box holds 25 rounds.

• Speed That Brings Birds Down
• Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel Specifications
• Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips

Speed That Brings Birds Down

Steel shot is lighter than lead, so it loses velocity faster. Speed-Shok answers with high velocity, giving pellets more energy at impact and shortening the lead needed on crossing birds. At about 1,500 fps, this load is one of the faster 2 3/4 inch steel options available.

#4 steel provides a dense pattern for ducks over decoys. A 1 1/8 ounce charge holds about 216 pellets, which helps fill the pattern on teal, wood ducks and mallards at typical decoy distances.

Federal redesigned Speed-Shok with a fast burning, clean propellant and a high performance primer for complete, consistent ignition. Less residue means semi-automatic shotguns stay cleaner and cycle more reliably through long, cold mornings in the blind.

Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item WF145 4, which matches the SportsSouth listing for UPC 604544628128. This load is listed as California certified nonlead ammunition.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Speed-Shok
• Manufacturer item number: WF1454
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 2 3/4 inch
• Payload: 1 1/8 oz steel
• Shot size: #4 (about 216 pellets)
• Velocity: about 1,500 fps
• Non toxic: yes, California certified nonlead
• Rounds per box: 25

Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips

Use Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel shells for ducks over decoys, especially teal, wood ducks, gadwall and mallards inside about 40 yards. The 2 3/4 inch shell works in any 12 gauge, including older guns chambered only for 2 3/4 inch shells.

Steel patterns tighter than lead, so many hunters open up one choke step, for example from modified to improved cylinder. Only use chokes rated for steel shot, and pattern your gun before opening day.

Plug your shotgun for migratory birds and follow federal and state regulations. Carry your federal duck stamp and state license on every hunt.

Keep shells dry and wipe down boxes after wet hunts to prevent rust on steel shot.

If you want a fast, affordable steel load for ducks that works in any 12 gauge, Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel shells are a proven choice. Pair them with a good duck call and decoys to bring birds into range.

Many hunters choose 2 3/4 inch steel because it recoils less than 3 inch magnum loads, which makes long days in the blind more comfortable. With Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel shells, the extra velocity helps make up for the smaller payload, so you still get effective energy on target. That combination works especially well for early season ducks that decoy close.

Practice your swing on crossing clays before the season, since fast steel loads need a slightly different lead picture than lead target loads.

Speed-Shok has long been a staple in duck blinds because it balances performance and price. Buying Federal Speed-Shok 12ga 4 Shot Steel shells by the case lets you stock up for the whole season, share with hunting partners and keep a consistent load from opener to the last day. Consistency matters, since every load patterns and recoils a bit differently.

After each hunt, clean your shotgun’s action and choke threads. Even clean burning powder leaves some fouling, and a quick wipe down keeps everything running smoothly in freezing weather.

Want tighter patterns in a 3 inch shell? Compare Federal Ultra Steel 12ga 3in 2 Shot, or read Federal’s Speed-Shok product page for full specs.