Federal Black Cloud FS Steel Waterfowl Ammunition
The Black Cloud FS Steel represents the pinnacle of modern waterfowl ammunition design. Federal has engineered this load specifically for hunters who demand tight, reliable patterns in the field.
Key Features
FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad System
- Rear-deploying petals and side-mounted vents ensure ideal payload separation
- Delivers consistent, dense patterns through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes
- Eliminates the need to choose between choke types—this load performs with them all
Superior Steel Payload
- 40 percent FliteStopper steel pellets for deep penetration
- 60 percent Premium steel for consistent, lethal patterns
- Combined payload creates larger wound channels for quick, ethical kills
Clean, Reliable Performance
- High-performance primer ensures reliable ignition in cold, wet conditions
- Temperature-stable, clean-burning propellant significantly reduces barrel residue
- Plated head inhibits corrosion from saltwater and moisture exposure
- Sealed crimp defeats moisture in extreme hunting conditions
Specifications
- Gauge: 16
- Length: 2-3/4 inch
- Payload: 7/8 ounce
- Velocity: 1450 feet per second
- Shot Size: #2
- Count: 25 rounds per box
This is ammunition built for serious waterfowl hunters who understand that pattern density and consistency separate success from disappointment in the marsh.