Waterfowl seasons demand ammunition that patterns tight, delivers consistent pellet separation and leaves your choke and barrel clean for long days in the blind. Hunters who push performance need loads engineered around pattern density and reliable downrange energy.

FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD brings Flitecontrol Flex technology to steel loads, giving waterfowlers a noticeably denser footprint where it counts. The Flitecontrol Flex wad features redesigned reardeploying petals and sidemounted vents that stimulate the payload for separation from the wad at the ideal moment, producing uniform, deadly patterns through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes.

Design and ballistic advantages

FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD pairs the Flitecontrol Flex wad with Federal’s Catalyst leadfree primer and a cleanburning, temperaturestable propellant. That combination reduces fouling and primer residue in the barrel, lowering maintenance between strings and improving consistency shot-to-shot. The result is a load engineered for pattern density and dependable performance in cold, wet conditions.

Wad and payload behavior

The sidemounted vents and reardeploying petal design deliberately delay and control pellet release, which tightens downrange patterns without relying solely on choke selection. That makes these loads versatile across modern waterfowl choke tubes and helps mitigate pattern spread differences between ported and standard chokes.

Field performance and practical use

In practical terms, FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD is built for decoy-to-shot scenarios where dense patterns and minimal barrel residue matter. The Catalyst primer reduces lead concerns and keeps the action cleaner on long retrieves and multiple birds-per-day hunts. Model: Various indicates Federal offers this load across common shot sizes and shell lengths to match your usual setups.

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Price and availability

At $34.99 per box, FEDERAL BLACK CLOUD sits competitively among premium waterfowl loads, especially given the Flitecontrol Flex wad and Catalyst primer technologies. The Category is Shotgun Ammo and the Brand is Federal—both trusted names in field-proven performance.

For hunters focused on patterning and consistent downrange results, this load deserves a slot in patterning sessions. View product details and pricing or Check current availability on the product page to confirm shot sizes and purchase options before your next outing.

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