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Federal Premium Black Cloud 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge

Item # 414160
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Key Features

  • Nontoxic shot

  • Creates tight patterns for high lethality


Our Price   $29.99

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Product Description
federal_premium Move over standard steel - Black Cloud featuring FliteStopper steel is the new nontoxic shot in town. The FliteControl wad creates tight patterns for high lethality at long range. You'll never view standard steel ammo the same way again. 25 rounds per box. Ships ground only.
Specifications
Gauge 12
Length (in.) 3-1/2"
Shot Weight (oz.) 1-1/2 oz.
Shot Size 4, 2, BB, or BBB
Velocity (fps) 1500

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Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge
 
4.2

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accuracy (6)
  • Durable (3)
  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

  • Pricey / poor value (7)

Best Uses

  • Hunting (11)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Hunter / fisherman (12)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Devastion in a shell!

Here in ohio we have a 60 day season 1 in the north and 1 in the southern part of the state. I hunt bost and put about 70-80 days in all togather. ...Read complete review

Here in ohio we have a 60 day season 1 in the north and 1 in the southern part of the state. I hunt bost and put about 70-80 days in all togather. 90% of that is duck hunting over water for me. I choose these shells this past season to give them a shot. They didn't let me down. I shoot 3.5 #2's and let me tell you 25-70 yards anything in it's path is going to hit the water. The group killed a couple hundred ducks this season and we all were shooting this stuff. It cut ower cripple #'s over half of what we had before. about 75% of the time when we hit them we stoned them. There are only 3 cons to these shells. 1 is the price a little high but very worth it. 2. is there are dirty i had to shoot a pump just because they were to dirty for my sbe2. Had no problems once i started using my pump. 3. Is if they are close you might as well not even try to mount them. But, being a high- school student that doesn't bother me much. Its alot easier on the pocket book.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Black CLouds is the dirtiest Junk

this stuff is junk its stuffed to full of shot so your gun makes minute plastic shavings like 1/3 of the powder burns and all of you that wrote great reviews don't eat the ...Read complete review

this stuff is junk its stuffed to full of shot so your gun makes minute plastic shavings like 1/3 of the powder burns and all of you that wrote great reviews don't eat the birds cause it ripps shreds and makes a mess of junky blood clots i shot a hundred rounds through a Browning maxus it was so plugged next spring the firing pin didn't work. Highly hate this product only popular cause tom knapp and duck commander. Hey [*] clue there paid thousands of dollars to say its the best im paid by know one. I put my hard earned dollar to Kent Fasteel awesome stuff

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8/27/2011
 
4.0

federal premium blackcloud 12gauge 3 1/2

By duck a-holic

from chisago city mn

About Me Hunter

Pros

  • Accuracy
  • Distance
  • Heavy load

Cons

  • Expensive

Best Uses

  • Ducks
  • Geese
  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

this is a good product you can really drop them at distances i took a shot at a goose at about 75 yards and it dropped on the spot

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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7/29/2011
 
5.0

whack'em and stack'em

By the goose commander

from wisco

About Me Hunter

Pros

  • Accuracy
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use

Cons

  • Expensive

Best Uses

  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

switched to this ammo last year from winchester and it is by far the best ammo i have found for geese. when they say flight stopper they mean it didnt have any cripples it was great

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  • No

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2/22/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Devastion in a shell!

By Bnelliboy

from Dayton, Oh

About Me Enthusiast, Hunter

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Accuracy
  • Compact Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged

Cons

  • Expensive

Best Uses

  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

Here in ohio we have a 60 day season 1 in the north and 1 in the southern part of the state. I hunt bost and put about 70-80 days in all togather. 90% of that is duck hunting over water for me. I choose these shells this past season to give them a shot. They didn't let me down. I shoot 3.5 #2's and let me tell you 25-70 yards anything in it's path is going to hit the water. The group killed a couple hundred ducks this season and we all were shooting this stuff. It cut ower cripple #'s over half of what we had before. about 75% of the time when we hit them we stoned them. There are only 3 cons to these shells. 1 is the price a little high but very worth it. 2. is there are dirty i had to shoot a pump just because they were to dirty for my sbe2. Had no problems once i started using my pump. 3. Is if they are close you might as well not even try to mount them. But, being a high- school student that doesn't bother me much. Its alot easier on the pocket book.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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1/20/2011
 
2.0

just an ok product

By no3topqb

from West TN

About Me Hunter

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Power

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Poor Performance

Best Uses

  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

i bought 2 boxes to use while hunting at Reelfoot Lake, very disappointed. Kent Fasteel works much better for me. I have a SX2 and the Kents cycle like a dream. The Blackclouds do have much more power and kick to get the shot out there, but I think the belts around the pellets affect the flight and pattern. Doesn't seem to be as accurate as the Kents either.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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12/1/2010
 
5.0

Once you go BLACK CLOUD you never go bac

By Duck killer

from St. Paul MN

About Me Hunter

Pros

  • Accuracy
  • Compact Design
  • Durable
  • Easy Maintenance
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged

Cons

  • Expensive

Best Uses

  • Home Protection
  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

I've tried a few shells and brands on duck hunting, but none of them worked like how black cloud did. With black cloud you have the distance and the kill. I love how the way when I knock high birds down and people just ask, "What kind of shells are you shooting?". I just love that. I use #bb for small ducks and geese. Look out for the new "SNOW GOOSE black cloud 1650fps"

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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11/28/2010
 
3.0

its not that great.

By jamie

from stanly co., NC

About Me Hunter

Pros

  • Accuracy

Cons

  • Expensive

Best Uses

  • Hunting

Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

not going to knock the product. but i think it is overpriced. kent kills just as well at a better price.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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11/1/2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Black CLouds is the dirtiest Junk

By none

from Medina New York

About Me Hunter

Verified Reviewer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

        this stuff is junk its stuffed to full of shot so your gun makes minute plastic shavings like 1/3 of the powder burns and all of you that wrote great reviews don't eat the birds cause it ripps shreds and makes a mess of junky blood clots i shot a hundred rounds through a Browning maxus it was so plugged next spring the firing pin didn't work. Highly hate this product only popular cause tom knapp and duck commander. Hey [*] clue there paid thousands of dollars to say its the best im paid by know one. I put my hard earned dollar to Kent Fasteel awesome stuff

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        4/15/2010
         
        5.0

        federal black clouds awesome

        By woodchuckkyle

        from erie Pa

        About Me Hunter

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Accuracy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hunting

          Comments about Federal Premium® Black Cloud™ 3-1/2" Loads, 12-gauge:

          from ducks to geese they really do drop waterfowl like rain 2 and 4 shot are the best from my experience for my kind of duck and goose hunting.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          • Q:

            What choke tube works well with these shells?
            Asked on 8/25/2010 by Anonymous from Windber,Pa

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          • Q:

            HOW ARE BLACK CLOUD ON TURKEY?
            Asked on 1/1/2010 by Anonymous

            2 answers

            • A:

              no knock down power 4 a turkey use lead and or copper ocated

              Answered on 2/1/2010 by meat from ny

            • A:

              stick to federal heavy weight lead for turkey 5 or 6 shot

              Answered on 4/15/2010 by woodchuckkyle from erie Pa

          • Q:

            how many boxes do you get with 1 order
            Asked on 8/23/2009 by Anonymous

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              A:

              You get one box with 25 rounds.

              Answered on 8/26/2009 by Matt from Gander Tech
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