Description
The Browning Wicked Wing XD 12 GA 3 in BB load is built for goose hunters who need a heavy payload that still reaches out. XD stands for Extra Distance, and this 3 inch shell sends 1-1/4 oz of large BB steel shot at a rated 1450 feet per second. Big pellets like BB carry energy well at longer ranges, which is what it takes to break wings and penetrate the thick feathers of Canada geese. Steel is non-toxic, so this load is legal for waterfowl hunting where lead shot is prohibited.
Why Hunters Choose This Steel Goose Load
- 1-1/4 oz of BB steel shot for geese and large ducks
- Rated 1450 fps from a 3 inch 12 gauge shell
- Non-toxic steel shot legal for federal waterfowl hunting
- Large pellets hold energy for longer passing shots
- Packed 25 rounds per box, Browning item B193411230
Browning Wicked Wing XD 12 GA 3 in BB Features
- Extra Distance design aimed at longer waterfowl shots
- Consistent patterns shot after shot
- Reliable function in pumps, semi-autos and doubles
- Quality hulls and primers for dependable ignition in cold, wet weather
A good waterfowl shotshell is only part of the equation. Concealment, decoy placement and calling bring birds into range, and patience on the trigger lets them commit. Waiting until geese are cupped and close gives this load its best chance to perform, and it cuts down on crippled birds that sail off out of reach.
Steel shot is harder than lead, so check that older fixed-choke barrels are rated for it before shooting. Most modern shotguns handle steel without issue, but tight chokes such as full or extra full can be damaged by large steel pellets.
Specifications
- Brand: Browning Ammunition
- Product Line: Wicked Wing XD (Extra Distance)
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 3 inch
- Shot Size: BB
- Shot Material: Steel
- Payload: 1-1/4 oz
- Velocity: 1450 fps
- Quantity: 25 rounds
- Browning Item: B193411230
- UPC: 020892023130
Why BB Steel Shot Works on Geese
Steel is lighter than lead, so it loses energy faster downrange. Waterfowlers make up for that by going up one or two shot sizes, and BB steel shot has become a standard choice for Canada geese. Each pellet carries enough mass to penetrate heavy feathers and bone, while a 1-1/4 oz payload still delivers a dense enough pattern for clean kills at decoying and moderate passing distances.
Browning has been a respected name in waterfowling for generations, and its ammunition line is built to the same standards as its shotguns. Consistent performance from box to box means you can pattern your gun once and trust the results all season.
Goose hunters who shoot a 12 gauge chambered for 3 inch shells will get the most from this load, along with duck hunters targeting big birds like mallards and sea ducks at longer range. Always confirm your chamber length and choke are rated for steel, and follow all federal, state and local waterfowl regulations, including plugged-gun and shell limits.
Store shells in a dry place and keep them in the original box so the lot number stays with them. Before the season, pattern your shotgun at 30 and 40 yards with the choke you plan to hunt with. Many hunters find that a modified or improved cylinder choke gives the best results with large steel shot.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more waterfowl loads, and visit Browning Ammunition for full product details.
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