{"product_id":"federal-pwbx134bb-black-cloud-fs-12-gauge-3-1-2-1-1-2oz-bb-1500-fps","title":"Federal PWBX134BB Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3-1\/2 1-1\/2oz #BB 1500 fps","description":"     \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e     \u003cp\u003eFederal Black Cloud FS Steel 12 Gauge 3-1\/2\" shotshells deliver devastating performance for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/guns\/rifles\/hunting\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003ewaterfowl hunting\u003c\/a\u003e. Equipped with the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, these shells provide improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes. The payload consists of 40% FLITESTOPPER steel pellets and 60% Premium steel, creating dense patterns and larger wound channels. The Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant significantly reduce barrel residue. With a black nickel head to inhibit corrosion and a sealed crimp to defeat moisture in extreme conditions, these shells are built to perform in the harshest waterfowl hunting environments.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e     \u003ctable id=\"specifications-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\"\u003e             \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/federal\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFederal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack Cloud FS Steel\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShell Length\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShot Size\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBB\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShot Weight\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-1\/2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1500 fps\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShot Material\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWad\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFLITECONTROL FLEX\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimer\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCatalyst lead-free\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBoxes Per Case\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e       \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFederal Black Cloud FS \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/shotgun-shells\/12-gauge\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e12 Gauge\u003c\/a\u003e 3 1\/2\" 1 1\/2 oz #BB Shot\u003c\/span\u003e offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for waterfowl hunting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e           \u003ctbody\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFlitecontrol Flex Wad\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved pattern density and consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eWorks with both ported and standard waterfowl chokes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePayload Composition\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40% FLITESTOPPER® steel pellets, 60% Premium® steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eCreates dense patterns and larger wound channels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePrimer\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalyst™ lead-free primer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eHigh-performance and clean-burning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePropellant\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-stable propellant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eDrastically reduces residue in the barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eShell Head\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack nickel head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eInhibits corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                        \u003c\/tbody\u003e         \u003c\/table\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfowl Hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for waterfowl hunting, providing excellent performance in various waterfowl hunting scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Weather Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed crimp defeats moisture, making it suitable for use in extreme weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Range Shooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e undefined\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Choke Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well with both ported and standard waterfowl chokes, offering flexibility in firearm setup\u003c\/li\u003e                    \u003c\/ul\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"manufacturer\" content=\"Federal\"\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"model\" content=\"Black Cloud FS Steel\"\u003e       \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePros and Cons:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eFLITECONTROL FLEX Wad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Payload:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/2 oz of shot offers increased pellet count and energy transfer for maximum effectiveness.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Shot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e #BB shot is highly effective for larger waterfowl like geese.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eDual-Shot Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% FLITESTOPPER steel pellets and 60% Premium steel for dense patterns and larger wound channels.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eClean-Burning Propellant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-stable propellant significantly decreases residue in the barrel.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f44336;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eRecoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3 1\/2\" shell with 1 1\/2 oz payload can produce significant felt recoil.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium waterfowl loads are typically more expensive than standard steel shot ammunition.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eOverpowered for Some Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be excessive for smaller ducks or upland birds.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eGun Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/guns\/shotguns\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshotgun\u003c\/a\u003e chambered for 3 1\/2\" shells, not suitable for guns with shorter chambers.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e              \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Pros\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad: Provides improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Heavy Payload: 1 1\/2 oz of shot offers increased pellet count and energy transfer for maximum effectiveness.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Versatile Shot Size: #BB shot is highly effective for larger waterfowl like geese.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Dual-Shot Composition: 40% FLITESTOPPER steel pellets and 60% Premium steel for dense patterns and larger wound channels.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"5\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Clean-Burning Propellant: Temperature-stable propellant significantly decreases residue in the barrel.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cons\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Recoil: The 3 1\/2\" shell=\"\" with=\"\" oz=\"\" payload=\"\" can=\"\" produce=\"\" significant=\"\" felt=\"\" recoil.\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cost: Premium waterfowl loads are typically more expensive than standard steel shot ammunition.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Overpowered for Some Game: May be excessive for smaller ducks or upland birds.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Gun Compatibility: Requires a shotgun chambered for 3 1\/2\" shells not=\"\" suitable=\"\" for=\"\" guns=\"\" with=\"\" shorter=\"\" chambers.\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eAbout Federal:\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFederal Ammunition, a division of Vista Outdoor, has been a leader in the ammunition industry since 1922. Headquartered in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/laws\/minnesota\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003eAnoka, Minnesota,\u003c\/a\u003e Federal has built a reputation for innovation and quality in both sporting and law enforcement ammunition. The company is known for its cutting-edge technologies like the FLITECONTROL FLEX® wad and Catalyst® lead-free primer, which are featured in their Black Cloud® line of waterfowl ammunition. Federal's commitment to conservation is evident in their support of various wildlife organizations. Federal operates one of the world's largest ammunition manufacturing facilities, producing millions of rounds annually with rigorous quality control measures. Their product range includes shotshells, rifle ammunition, and handgun cartridges, catering to hunters, competitive shooters, and law enforcement professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition special for waterfowl hunting?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: The Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition is specially designed for waterfowl hunting with its FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, which delivers improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes. It features a payload of 40% FLITESTOPPER® steel pellets and 60% Premium® steel for dense patterns and larger wound channels, making it highly effective for taking down waterfowl.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the shot size and weight of this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: This Federal Black Cloud ammunition uses #BB steel shot with a payload weight of 1 1\/2 oz. The BB-sized shot is effective for larger waterfowl species and provides excellent range and knockdown power.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many rounds are in a box of this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Each box of Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition contains 25 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this ammunition have any special features to combat moisture?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Yes, this ammunition features a sealed crimp that defeats moisture in extreme conditions, making it ideal for use in wet waterfowl hunting environments.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of primer does this ammunition use?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: This ammunition uses Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer, which, combined with the clean-burning temperature-stable propellant, significantly decreases residue in the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this ammunition corrosion-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the Federal Black Cloud ammunition features a black nickel head that inhibits corrosion, enhancing its durability in harsh hunting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What makes the Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition=\"\" special=\"\" for=\"\" waterfowl=\"\" hunting\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"The Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition=\"\" is=\"\" specially=\"\" designed=\"\" for=\"\" waterfowl=\"\" hunting=\"\" with=\"\" its=\"\" flitecontrol=\"\" flex=\"\" wad which=\"\" delivers=\"\" improved=\"\" pattern=\"\" density=\"\" and=\"\" consistency=\"\" through=\"\" both=\"\" ported=\"\" standard=\"\" chokes.=\"\" it=\"\" features=\"\" a=\"\" payload=\"\" of=\"\" flitestopper steel=\"\" pellets=\"\" premium dense=\"\" patterns=\"\" larger=\"\" wound=\"\" channels making=\"\" highly=\"\" effective=\"\" taking=\"\" down=\"\" waterfowl.\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What is the shot size and weight of this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"This Federal Black Cloud ammunition uses #BB steel shot with a payload weight of 1 1\/2 oz. The BB-sized shot is effective for larger waterfowl species and provides excellent range and knockdown power.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"How many rounds are in a box of this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Each box of Federal Black Cloud FS 12 Gauge 3 1\/2\" ammunition=\"\" contains=\"\" rounds.\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Does this ammunition have any special features to combat moisture?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Yes, this ammunition features a sealed crimp that defeats moisture in extreme conditions, making it ideal for use in wet waterfowl hunting environments.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What type of primer does this ammunition use?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"This ammunition uses Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer, which, combined with the clean-burning temperature-stable propellant, significantly decreases residue in the barrel.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Is this ammunition corrosion-resistant?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Yes, the Federal Black Cloud ammunition features a black nickel head that inhibits corrosion, enhancing its durability in harsh hunting conditions.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e     ","brand":"Black Basin","offers":[{"title":"25","offer_id":48339554959460,"sku":"604544623185-25","price":43.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":48510299832420,"sku":"604544623185-50","price":85.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":48510299865188,"sku":"604544623185-100","price":162.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200","offer_id":48510299897956,"sku":"604544623185-200","price":315.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250","offer_id":48510299930724,"sku":"604544623185-250","price":383.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":48339554992228,"sku":"604544623185-500","price":746.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6625\/6996\/files\/FEDPWBX134BB.jpg?v=1782150708","url":"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/products\/federal-pwbx134bb-black-cloud-fs-12-gauge-3-1-2-1-1-2oz-bb-1500-fps","provider":"Black Basin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}