The Fiocchi Flyway Series Waterfowl 12-Gauge 3" #2 Steel load is a premium, non-toxic shotgun shell engineered specifically for mid-range waterfowl hunting over decoys. The primary frustration when shooting standard steel loads is dealing with patchy, inconsistent patterns and a sudden drop in downrange energy, causing fast-moving ducks and geese to slip away crippled. Fiocchi completely eliminates this field bottleneck by driving a high-density 1-1/5 oz. payload of premium #2 steel out of a standard 3-inch hull. This configuration floods the sky within the decoy spread, ensuring full, lethal pattern coverage when birds are dropping their gear.
The Zinc-Plated High-Velocity Technical Edge The technical advantage centers on overcoming steel’s lower natural density by pairing a massive boost in speed with strict pellet roundness. Because raw steel shot can rust and pit when exposed to harsh marsh conditions, surface irregularities often cause erratic, blown-out patterns. Fiocchi solves this by applying a smooth zinc plating to each #2 pellet to lock out oxidation and minimize aerodynamic drag. Propelled by a clean, progressive powder blend at a blistering 1,550 FPS, this load forces the lightweight steel pellets to hit with massive kinetic energy transfer and tight downrange pattern cohesion.
Maximum Impact with Full Bore Protection Slinging its specialized zinc-plated payload at a roaring 1,550 FPS, this 3-inch shell delivers the shattering momentum required to fold tough, late-season waterfowl cleanly. To ensure your shotgun stays in peak condition over seasons of hard hunting, a heavy-duty polymer shotcup fully encapsulates the shot column, sealing gas pressure efficiently while preventing abrasive steel-to-bore contact. Whether you are working tight timber or frozen marshlands, this 25-round box provides the high hit probability, uniform density, and deep penetration required for a successful day in the blind.
Key Benefits
- High-Count 1-1/5 oz. Payload: Packs a boosted volume of #2 shot into a versatile 3-inch hull, eliminating pattern gaps to increase your hit probability on erratic flyers.
- Blistering 1,550 FPS Velocity: Engineered at extreme velocities to compensate for steel's lighter mass, delivering massive downrange energy transfer on impact.
- Zinc-Plated Corrosion Shield: Smooth zinc-plated coating stops moisture from pitting the steel shot, preserving aerodynamic roundness for ultra-tight spreads.
- Heavy-Duty Polymer Shotcup: Specialized internal wad completely isolates the hard steel payload from your barrel, preventing friction-induced scoring and wear.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 3" Shell Length | 1,550 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Flyway Series High-Velocity Profile
- Shot Column: #2 Shot Size | 1-1/5 oz. Payload | Zinc-Plated Steel | Non-Toxic
- Hull/Wad: Standard 3" Weather-Resistant Hull | Heavy-Duty Gas-Sealing Shotcup | Reliable Boxer Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Flyway Waterfowl Series
- Dimensions: 12 Gauge 3" | ~2.55 lbs Per Box | SKU: FIO123ST152
- Application: Mid-Range Waterfowl Hunting | Duck and Goose Hunting over Decoy Spreads
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic Regulatory Benchmarks
When performance margins matter in the blind, reliability starts with proven ammunition engineering. SMKW delivers authentic Fiocchi loads with consistent availability and fast fulfillment—equip your next hunt with gear you can trust.
