Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 – Powerful 3 in. Layered Steel Duck Loads, 100 Rounds

Description

Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 shotshells are Kent’s layered steel waterfowl loads packed in a value 100 round box. Each 3 inch 12 gauge shell carries 1 3/8 ounces of precision plated steel shot in a layered #2 and #4 blend at about 1,300 feet per second. The bigger #2 pellets lead the pattern for energy at distance, while the #4 pellets fill in density for close and mid range birds.

• Layered Shot for Real World Duck Hunting
• Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 Specifications
• Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips

Layered Shot for Real World Duck Hunting

Waterfowl rarely cooperate with a single shot size. Ducks may decoy into 20 yards one moment and flare at 40 the next. Kent’s Bayou Blend addresses that by stacking two shot sizes in the same shell. The larger #2 pellets carry more energy and penetration for longer shots, and the smaller #4 pellets add pattern density so close birds are less likely to slip through gaps.

Kent plates its steel shot to reduce friction and help pellets stay round and uniform. Round, consistent pellets fly truer and pattern more evenly than rough or out of round steel, which translates into cleaner kills and fewer cripples.

At 1 3/8 ounces, this is a heavy payload for a 3 inch shell. The slightly lower velocity of about 1,300 fps keeps recoil manageable while still giving the shot charge plenty of energy at typical waterfowl ranges.

Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 Specifications

These figures follow Kent’s published data for item CC123FSP40 and the distributor listing for UPC 656308220072, which shows a 100 round count for this pack.

• Brand: Kent Cartridge
• Product line: Fasteel+ Bayou Blend
• Manufacturer item number: CC123FSP40
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 3 inch
• Payload: 1 3/8 oz precision plated steel
• Shot sizes: layered #2 and #4
• Velocity: about 1,300 fps
• Rounds per box: 100
• UPC: 656308220072

Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips

Use Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 shells for ducks over decoys, in flooded timber and along marsh edges. The layered #2 and #4 blend is versatile enough for most duck species and works well for jump shooting too.

Steel shot patterns tighter than lead of the same size, so many hunters open up one choke step, for example from modified to improved cylinder. Pattern your shotgun with this load at 30 and 40 yards before the season to confirm your choice, and only use chokes rated for steel.

Make sure your shotgun is chambered for 3 inch shells before loading. Check federal and state rules on shot type and plugging your gun for migratory birds, and always carry your duck stamp and license.

Store shells in a dry spot. Steel shot can rust if moisture gets into the hull, so wipe down boxes after a wet hunt and let them dry before storing.

If you hunt ducks and want one versatile steel load in a bulk pack for the whole season, Kent Fasteel Bayou Blend 12ga 2×4 shells are a powerful, practical choice. Add quality decoys to bring birds into range.

Buying in a 100 round pack makes sense for hunters who go out often or share a blind with friends. It keeps everyone shooting the same load, so patterns and leads stay consistent across the group, and it saves trips to the store when the season is in full swing. Split the box into labeled shell bags or a waterproof dry box before heading out.

Practice on clays with a few steel loads before opening day. Steel shot is lighter than lead and slows down faster, so your lead on crossing birds may need to be a bit longer than you are used to. A few rounds of sporting clays with this load help build the right sight picture.

Prefer a faster load in a 25 round box? Compare Kent Fasteel+ 12ga 3 in. #2 and #4, or read Kent’s Fasteel+ Bayou Blend page for the full lineup.