The Browning Wicked Wing XD delivers maximum knockdown power for waterfowl hunting with premium steel shot technology. This 12-gauge ammunition combines extended range capabilities with consistent patterns that maintain lethality at distances where standard loads fail.
What Makes This Different
Browning's Wicked Wing XD features Diamond Cut Wad technology that creates tighter shot patterns and reduces flyers compared to conventional steel shot loads. The plated steel shot maintains pellet roundness for improved ballistic coefficients and deeper penetration. Extended-range performance delivers 15% more energy retention at 50 yards than standard steel loads.
Key Features
- Diamond Cut Wad system for tighter patterns and reduced shot deformation
- Plated steel shot pellets maintain spherical shape for superior ballistics
- 3.5-inch magnum shell length maximizes powder capacity and velocity
- 1.5-ounce payload delivers dense pattern density at extended ranges
- #2 shot size optimized for large waterfowl and challenging conditions
- Weatherproof sealed primer and crimp for reliable ignition
- 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case for volume purchasing
Field performance testing shows consistent 1,450 fps muzzle velocity with tight pattern densities exceeding 70% at 40 yards. The ammunition functions reliably in semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns, cycling smoothly in cold weather conditions. Pattern consistency remains stable across temperature ranges from -20°F to 120°F, making it suitable for early season teal hunting through late season goose hunts.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge
- Shell length: 3.5 inches
- Shot weight: 1.5 ounces
- Shot size: #2 steel
- Muzzle velocity: 1,450 fps
- Shot material: Plated steel
- Primer: Non-corrosive, weatherproof
- Case material: High-strength plastic hull
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of origin: United States
This ammunition represents the culmination of Browning's waterfowl hunting expertise, delivering the range and power needed for challenging shots. The premium components justify the investment for serious waterfowl hunters who demand consistent performance when opportunities present themselves.