Description
Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 shotshells load Federal Premium Prairie Storm FS Lead into a 3 inch 20 gauge hull. Each shell carries 1 ounce of number 4 lead shot at a published muzzle velocity of about 1300 feet per second. It is a premium upland load built for pheasants and other tough birds. Each box holds 25 shells.
Built to Bring Down Roosters
Prairie Storm FS Lead combines two Federal technologies. The rear-opening FLITECONTROL FLEX wad holds the shot together after it leaves the muzzle, then releases it for full, consistent patterns through any upland choke.
The payload mixes 70 percent standard copper-plated lead with 30 percent FLITESTOPPER lead. FLITESTOPPER pellets have a cutting ring designed to create bigger wound channels, while the copper-plated lead helps fill out an even, edge-to-edge pattern.
Federal says the load retains its velocity and energy well downrange, which helps reduce lost birds on long, going-away shots at wild late-season roosters.
Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item PFX258FS 4. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544626384, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: Prairie Storm FS Lead
- Manufacturer item number: PFX258FS 4
- Gauge: 20 gauge
- Shell length: 3 inch
- Shot: 1 ounce of number 4 lead (70 percent copper-plated, 30 percent FLITESTOPPER)
- Muzzle velocity: about 1300 fps
- Wad: FLITECONTROL FLEX
- Usage: upland hunting
- Rounds per box: 25
Upland Tips
Use Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 only in shotguns chambered for 3 inch or longer 20 gauge shells.
Pattern your shotgun with this load before the season so you know how it performs through your choke.
Keep shots within about 40 yards for clean kills on flushing birds.
Check your hunting regulations, since some public lands and refuges require non-toxic shot.
Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 ammo is a capable choice for pheasant hunters who want a premium lead load.
A 20 gauge is lighter to carry on long walks through CRP and cattails, and number 4 lead gives Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 shot shells plenty of energy per pellet for roosters.
Copper plating helps lead pellets resist deformation as they travel up the barrel and through the choke. Round pellets fly straighter and hold their energy better, which is a big part of why Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 shot shells produce such even patterns.
When you pattern your gun, shoot at a large sheet of paper at 30 and 40 yards and look for gaps. A pattern with no holes big enough for a rooster to slip through is what you want, and it is worth trying a couple of chokes to find the best match.
Late-season pheasants are often wild and flush far out. A load with strong retained energy, like Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4, 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.
Buying several boxes of Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 from the same lot keeps your patterns consistent through the season. Store shells in a cool, dry place in their original box.
Hunting behind a good dog is one of the best parts of upland season. Keep a few extra boxes of Federal Prairie Storm Lead 20ga 3in 4 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.
After a wet day in the field, wipe down your shotgun and dry your shells before putting them away.
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 Lead 20 gauge 3 inch #4 page.
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