Description
Federal Ultra Steel 12ga 3in BB and 2 shells are part of Federal Premium’s Ultra Steel line, built to stretch the effective range of steel shot. Each 12 gauge, 3 inch shell carries 1 1/4 oz of premium zinc plated steel in a double stacked BB and #2 payload at about 1,450 feet per second, launched by the rear opening FLITECONTROL FLEX wad for extremely tight patterns. With about 123 large pellets per shell, it is built for geese and big ducks. Each box holds 25 rounds.
- Big Pellets for Geese and Big Ducks
- Federal Ultra Steel 12ga 3in BB and 2 Specifications
- Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips
Big Pellets for Geese and Big Ducks
Geese and late season ducks wear heavy feathers and thick muscle, and they often work high or at the edge of range. Large BB pellets lead the pattern with the energy needed for deep penetration, while #2 pellets add count to keep the pattern from opening up too much.
Ultra Steel pairs that payload with Federal’s FLITECONTROL FLEX wad. The wad opens from the rear, holding the shot column together a little longer after it leaves the muzzle. That produces tighter, more consistent patterns through a wide range of chokes, including ported and non ported designs, so more pellets reach the bird at longer distances.
Federal uses premium zinc plated steel that resists corrosion and flows smoothly through the bore. A reliable primer and clean burning propellant help semi-automatic shotguns cycle dependably in cold, wet conditions, which is when waterfowl hunting is often at its best.
Federal Ultra Steel 12ga 3in BB and 2 Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published Ultra Steel data for item PWUX142 2BB, which matches the distributor listings for UPC 604544698817.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: Ultra Steel
- Manufacturer item number: PWUX142 2BB
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 3 inch
- Payload: 1 1/4 oz zinc plated steel
- Shot size: BB and #2 steel, double stacked
- Pellet count: about 123
- Velocity: about 1,450 fps
- Wad: FLITECONTROL FLEX, rear opening
- Rounds per box: 25
Field Notes and Waterfowl Tips
Use these shells for Canada geese, snow geese, specklebellies and big late season mallards. The BB and #2 blend is especially useful for pass shooting and birds that hang up at 35 to 50 yards.
Steel patterns tighter than lead of the same size, and FLITECONTROL FLEX wads tighten patterns further. Many hunters use one step more open choke than they would with standard steel, such as improved cylinder over decoys. Pattern your shotgun at 30 and 40 yards to confirm your choice, and use only steel rated chokes.
Confirm your shotgun is chambered for 3 inch shells, plug it to three rounds for migratory birds, and follow federal and state regulations. Carry your federal duck stamp and state license on every hunt.
Keep shells dry in a waterproof bag or blind box, and wipe them down after wet hunts. Moisture can rust steel shot and affect feeding in semi-autos.
If you hunt geese or big late season ducks and want a tight patterning, hard hitting steel load, these double stacked Ultra Steel shells are a powerful choice. Pair them with full body decoys to pull birds into range.
Goose hunting often rewards patience. Let birds finish into the landing zone, call the shot as a group, and pick out a single bird rather than shooting into the flock. With Federal Ultra Steel 12ga 3in BB and 2 shells, aim for the head and front half of the bird so the large pellets reach the vitals. Follow up quickly on any bird that sails, since geese can cover a lot of ground.
Comparing goose loads? See Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2, or read Federal’s Ultra Steel BB and 2 product page for full specs.
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