Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot – Superb 16 Gauge FS Steel Duck Loads, 25 Shells

Description

Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot shotshells load Federal Black Cloud FS Steel into a 16 gauge 2 3/4 inch hull for serious waterfowl hunting. Each shell carries 7/8 ounces of number 4 steel at about 1,450 feet per second. This size is a strong choice for undefined. Each box holds 25 shells.

• FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad and FLITESTOPPER Steel
• Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot Specifications
• Waterfowl Hunting Tips

FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad and FLITESTOPPER Steel

Black Cloud uses Federal’s FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, which opens from the rear instead of the front. Redesigned petals and side vents help the wad release the payload at the right moment, delivering dense, consistent patterns through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes.

The payload blends 40 percent FLITESTOPPER steel pellets with 60 percent premium round steel. FLITESTOPPER pellets have a cutting ring around the middle that creates larger wound channels, while the round steel keeps the pattern dense and even.

The 2 3/4 inch 16 gauge hull carries 7/8 ounce of steel at about 1,450 feet per second. The 16 gauge has a loyal following among upland and waterfowl hunters who want a lighter gun that still carries a meaningful payload, and this load lets those guns work on ducks over decoys.

A high performance primer and clean burning, temperature stable propellant help keep velocity consistent from warm early teal mornings to frozen late season hunts, and they leave less residue in your barrel.

Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item PWBX167 4. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544700909, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Black Cloud FS Steel
• Manufacturer item number: PWBX167 4
• Gauge: 16 gauge
• Shell length: 2 3/4 inch
• Payload: 7/8 oz steel
• Shot size: 4
• Muzzle velocity: about 1,450 fps
• Wad: FLITECONTROL FLEX
• Shells per box: 25

Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Use Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot shells only in shotguns chambered for 16 gauge 2 3/4 inch shells. Never load 16 gauge shells into a 12 gauge or 20 gauge shotgun.

Pattern your shotgun at 30 and 40 yards with the choke you plan to hunt with. Black Cloud is designed to work well with ported waterfowl chokes.

Steel shot loses energy faster than heavier materials. Keep most shots inside 40 yards for clean kills.

Check your local waterfowl regulations for shot size, shell limits and nontoxic shot requirements.

Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot shells are a superb choice for waterfowlers who hunt undefined and want dense patterns and hard hitting steel.

Waterfowl hunting is hard on gear and ammunition. Shells get wet, cold and covered in mud, and they still need to fire reliably when birds commit. Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot shells are built for those conditions, with components chosen to perform in cold, damp blinds.

Shot size matters as much as the load itself. Number 4 steel is a strong match for ducks over decoys at typical 16 gauge ranges, where the higher pellet count of smaller shot helps fill the pattern. Many hunters carry two sizes, a smaller shot for close decoying birds and a larger size for longer passing shots, and switch based on what is flying.

Practice on clays before the season helps a great deal. Steel shot requires more lead on crossing birds than lead shot did, and time on the sporting clays course builds the swing you need. When you head to the marsh, the Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot load gives you dense patterns to back up that practice.

Store your shells in a dry place and keep the box sealed between hunts. Buying several boxes of Federal Black Cloud 16ga 4 Shot from the same lot keeps your pattern and point of impact consistent from opening day to the end of the season.

Shoot a 12 gauge as well? See Federal Black Cloud 12ga 3 Inch 3 Shot, or read Federal’s Black Cloud FS Steel 16 gauge product page for full specifications.