Description
Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel shotshells load Federal Premium Prairie Storm FS Steel into a 3 inch 20 gauge hull. Each shell carries 7/8 ounce of number 3 steel shot at a published muzzle velocity of about 1500 feet per second. It is a non-toxic upland load built for pheasants and other tough birds. Each box holds 25 shells.
Non-Toxic Power for Tough Roosters
Pheasants are fast, tough birds, and steel shot has to work harder than lead to bring them down cleanly. Federal built Prairie Storm FS Steel to close that gap by combining its FLITECONTROL FLEX wad with FLITESTOPPER pellet technology.
The payload is a 50/50 mix of standard steel and FLITESTOPPER steel. FLITESTOPPER pellets have a cutting ring designed to create larger wound channels, while the round steel helps fill out the pattern. Federal states that these loads put more than 75 percent of their pellets in a 30 inch circle at 40 yards.
High velocity helps steel carry its energy downrange. Federal says Prairie Storm FS Steel delivers 40-yard velocity and pellet energy comparable to standard lead loads, which makes it a strong choice wherever non-toxic shot is required.
Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item PFSX207FS 3. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544627176, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: Prairie Storm FS Steel
- Manufacturer item number: PFSX207FS 3
- Gauge: 20 gauge
- Shell length: 3 inch
- Shot: 7/8 ounce of number 3 steel (50 percent FLITESTOPPER, 50 percent standard steel)
- Muzzle velocity: about 1500 fps
- Wad: FLITECONTROL FLEX
- Usage: upland hunting
- Rounds per box: 25
Upland Tips
Use Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel only in shotguns chambered for 3 inch or longer 20 gauge shells, and confirm your gun is rated for steel shot.
Pattern your shotgun with this load before the season. Steel often patterns tighter than lead through the same choke.
Keep shots within about 40 yards for clean kills on running or flushing birds.
Many public lands and refuges require non-toxic shot for upland hunting, so check the rules where you hunt.
Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel ammo is a lightweight choice for pheasant hunters who need a non-toxic load that still hits hard.
Steel shot is lighter than lead, so upland hunters usually step up a shot size or two when they switch. Number 3 steel is a popular choice for roosters because it keeps enough pellet energy for birds that flush at the edge of range.
Late-season pheasants are often wild and flush far out. A fast load with a tight pattern, like Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel, gives you a better chance at those longer going-away shots. Early in the season, when birds hold tighter for the dog, a more open choke can help.
Steel is harder than lead, so check your owner’s manual or choke tube markings to confirm they are rated for steel. Avoid using very tight chokes with steel in older guns.
Buying several boxes of Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel from the same lot keeps your patterns consistent through the season. Store shells in a cool, dry place in their original box.
After a wet day in the field, wipe down your shotgun and dry your shells before putting them away.\n\nHunting behind a good dog is one of the best parts of upland season. Keep a few extra boxes of Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel shells in the truck so a long day of flushes never ends early, and always unload when crossing fences or handing birds to a partner.
A 20 gauge is lighter to carry on long walks through CRP and cattails, and Federal Prairie Storm 20ga 3 Steel shells help it punch above its weight on roosters where non-toxic shot is required.
Carry a 20 gauge in the uplands? Take a look at the GForce Arms GF5 Filthy Pheasant 20 gauge over and under, or read more on Federal’s Prairie Storm FS Steel 20 gauge #3 page.
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