Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 – Powerful Layered Steel Goose Loads, 25 Rounds

Description

Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 shotshells are Kent’s heaviest layered option in the 3 inch Fasteel+ line, built for big ducks and geese. Each 12 gauge shell carries 1 1/4 ounces of precision plated steel shot, layered with BB pellets and #2 pellets, and leaves the muzzle at about 1,450 feet per second. Each box holds 25 rounds.

• Big Pellets for Big Birds
• Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 Specifications
• Field Notes and Goose Hunting Tips

Big Pellets for Big Birds

Geese and large ducks such as mallards late in the season carry heavy feathers and thick muscle. Larger steel pellets carry more energy downrange and penetrate better through that protection. The BB layer in this load supplies that punch, while the #2 layer adds extra pellet count to keep the pattern dense enough for reliable hits.

At about 1,450 fps, this is a fast steel load. Speed helps steel shot, which is lighter than lead, hold its energy farther out and shortens the lead you need on passing birds. It also gives you a little more margin on birds that flare at the edge of the decoys.

Kent plates its steel shot for a smoother surface and more uniform pellets. Round, consistent pellets fly straighter and create more even patterns, which helps you make clean kills and reduces crippling losses.

Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 Specifications

Kent lists item K123FSP36 in BB x 2, 2 x 4 and 4 x 6 layers. This UPC, 656308112008, is the BB and #2 version. One distributor listing shows only BB shot, but Kent’s own data and the item code confirm the layered BB and #2 blend.

• Brand: Kent Cartridge
• Product line: Fasteel+ Precision Plated Steel
• Manufacturer item number: K123FSP36BBX2
• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 3 inch
• Payload: 1 1/4 oz precision plated steel
• Shot sizes: layered BB and #2
• Velocity: about 1,450 fps
• Rounds per box: 25
• UPC: 656308112008

Field Notes and Goose Hunting Tips

Use Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 shells for Canada geese, specklebellies and big late season ducks, especially on passing shots and birds working at 35 to 50 yards. For small ducks over close decoys, a smaller layered load usually patterns better.

Pattern your shotgun before the season. Large steel pellets can pattern differently through tight chokes, so many goose hunters prefer a modified or dedicated steel waterfowl choke. Only use chokes rated for steel shot.

Confirm your gun is chambered for 3 inch shells, plug it to three rounds for migratory birds, and follow federal and state rules on shot type and limits. Carry your federal duck stamp and state license on every hunt.

Keep shells dry in a waterproof bag or blind box. Steel shot can rust if water gets into the hull, and wet shells may not feed reliably in semi-autos.

If you hunt geese or big ducks and want a fast, hard hitting steel load, Kent Fasteel Plus 12ga 3in BB and 2 shells are a powerful choice. Pair them with realistic decoys to pull birds into your best range.

Goose hunting often means long waits followed by a few seconds of action. Make every shot count by calling the shot within your group, picking out a single bird rather than flock shooting, and focusing on the head and front half of the bird. Large steel pellets carry the energy needed for clean kills when your pattern is centered.

After the hunt, clean your shotgun to remove moisture, mud and plastic wad fouling. A dry action and a lightly oiled bore keep semi-autos cycling reliably in cold, wet weather, which is when waterfowl hunting is often at its best.

Hunting mostly ducks? Compare Kent Fasteel+ 12ga 3 in. #2 and #4, or read Kent’s Fasteel+ product page for every layer option.