When the skies open and the ducks pour in will you be ready and waiting—shotgun loaded with Black Cloud®?
This season there are more Black Cloud offerings available than ever before. Federal Premium's popular and devastating Black Cloud® loads wreak havoc on hungry flocks of ducks and geese. With four different offerings, this versatile family of products delivers different benefits for different types of hunters.
Unmatched Performance
All Black Cloud loads feature two unique components not found in other waterfowl products: the FLITECONTROL® wad and FLITESTOPPER® (FS) steel.
The FLITECONTROL wad is a rear-braking system that controls the wad-shot separation for optimum patterns and maximum range. Combine this technology with Black Cloud's FS Steel® and you've got a deadly formula for waterfowl hunting!
In most Black Cloud loads, FS Steel® is combined with Premium® steel to give Black Cloud the most lethal payload imaginable. A mix of FS Steel and Premium steel provides the best patterns for waterfowl. FS Steel not only fills out patterns, it also cuts and tears on impact for better lethality. This unique combination creates more consistent, evenly distributed patterns, better downrange energy and more knockdown power.
More of a Good Thing
Black Cloud's unique specialized loads provide versatility for waterfowl hunters regardless of their location or preferences. Loaded in 10, 12 and 20-gauge and BBB, BB, #2, #3 or #4, the standard Black Cloud is for the everyday, die-hard duck or goose hunter.
The newest feather shredding, wing breaking offerings are Black Cloud Close Range. It's targeted for the close range demands of decoying waterfowl or flooded timber hunters, putting more pellets on targets 20 to 30 yards away. Close Range is the only load comprised of 100% FLITESTOPPER® Steel. This formula provides the most lethal payload imaginable in a highly specialized shotgun shell. Look for the new Close Range in 12- or 20-gauge, 3-inch offerings.
Black Cloud High Velocity is made for duck hunters who prefer faster speeds and shorter lead times in #3 or #4. For hunters aiming at larger ducks, such as divers, mallards and canvasbacks, we recommend our versatile #3. It's Phil Robertson's favorite load!

Hunters looking for high velocity options in BB or #2 should look for Black Cloud Snow Goose. Created for higher speeds and sized to take down all types of geese in spring or fall, Black Cloud Snow Goose is available in BB or #2.
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