Description
The Fiocchi 1235STBB Flyway Steel 12ga shell, item 1235STBB, is a 12 gauge, 3-1/2 inch waterfowl load with 1 3/8 oz of #BB plated steel shot at a rated 1,470 fps. Some retailers list it as Speed Steel; Fiocchi now catalogs it in the Flyway Series.
Fiocchi 1235STBB Flyway Steel 12ga Overview
Geese are big, tough birds with heavy feathers, and they demand pellets that carry real energy. BB steel is the traditional answer, and this 3-1/2 inch shell packs 1 3/8 ounces of it, enough to keep a useful pattern even with large pellets. It is a load built for Canada geese decoying into a field spread or swinging over a pit blind. Fiocchi plates the steel to resist rust and help it flow smoothly, and the shells use water-resistant components designed for wet, cold hunting conditions.
Shot Size and Game
BB steel is a classic goose size. It keeps enough pellet energy to penetrate heavy feathers on Canada geese and other large birds, while still holding a reasonable pattern. Many hunters also use it for big ducks at longer range. Pattern your gun with this load before the season, because steel patterns differently than lead and every choke and barrel combination reacts a little differently.
Speed and Steel
At a rated 1,470 fps, this load starts fast to help heavy steel pellets keep their energy as they travel. Large pellets like BB retain energy better than small ones, which is why they suit geese at moderate range. Still, keep shots within your effective distance, and pattern the load to see where the pellets go with your chosen choke.
Choke and Barrel Notes
Steel shot does not compress like lead, so it patterns tighter through a given choke. Most makers recommend improved cylinder or modified chokes with steel, and some older barrels and full chokes are not rated for steel at all. Check your gun manual or the markings on your choke tubes before shooting steel, and never fire steel through a choke marked lead only. Older fixed-choke guns and fine double guns should be checked by a gunsmith first.
Chamber and Recoil
Fire this shell only in 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 3-1/2 inch shells. Do not use it in a gun with a shorter chamber. A 3-1/2 inch steel goose load produces stiff recoil. A gas semi-auto, a thick recoil pad and proper gun fit help, and many goose hunters wear a padded jacket in the blind. If recoil is a concern, a 3 inch load with BB steel may be enough at closer decoy ranges.
Legal Notes
Federal rules require non-toxic shot for migratory waterfowl hunting across the United States, and steel is the most common non-toxic option. Many states also require non-toxic shot on certain public lands and wildlife areas for other game. Always check your state regulations, bag limits and any plug requirements before you hunt.
Storage and Care
Store shotshells in a cool, dry place in their original boxes. Steel loads used in the blind often get wet; let them dry before storing, and discard any shells with swollen or damaged hulls.
Specifications
- Brand: Fiocchi Ammunition
- Line: Flyway Steel
- Item number: 1235STBB
- Gauge: 12
- Shell length: 3-1/2 inch
- Shot charge: 1 3/8 oz
- Shot size: #BB plated steel
- Rated velocity: 1,470 fps
- Count: 25 shells per box
- UPC: 762344702452
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of shotgun ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases or shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The Fiocchi 1235STBB Flyway Steel 12ga is a great fit for goose hunters with 3-1/2 inch 12 gauge shotguns who want a heavy, fast BB steel load for Canada geese and other large birds.
Buy the Fiocchi 1235STBB Flyway Steel 12ga at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fiocchi 1235STBB Flyway Steel 12ga online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more shotgun shells. For factory details, visit Fiocchi Ammunition.
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