The Fiocchi 123GB2 Golden Waterfowl delivers premium bismuth performance for hunters seeking non-toxic ammunition with superior knockdown power. This 12-gauge load combines bismuth's density advantage with Fiocchi's precision manufacturing to create shells that hit harder than steel while remaining barrel-safe. Waterfowl hunters gain the stopping power needed for high-flying ducks and geese without the environmental concerns of lead ammunition.
What Makes This Different
Bismuth shot offers 24% greater density than steel, translating to deeper penetration and more reliable kills at extended ranges. The 1-3/8 ounce payload delivers 15% more shot than standard 1-1/4 ounce loads, increasing pattern density for better hit probability. Unlike steel shot that can damage older barrels, bismuth remains soft enough for use in any choke constriction while maintaining the velocity needed for clean kills on large waterfowl.
Key Features
- Bismuth shot provides 24% higher density than steel for superior penetration
- 1-3/8 ounce payload increases pattern density over standard loads
- 3-inch magnum shell delivers 1,350 fps muzzle velocity
- #2 shot size optimized for ducks, geese, and large waterfowl
- Safe for use in any barrel type including vintage firearms
- Non-toxic composition meets all waterfowl hunting regulations
- Premium Italian manufacturing ensures consistent ignition and patterns
Field performance shows consistent patterns through modified and full chokes, with effective range extending beyond 50 yards on large waterfowl. The bismuth composition maintains shot integrity through impact while transferring maximum energy to targets. Cold weather reliability remains consistent down to sub-freezing temperatures, critical for late-season waterfowl hunting when birds are heavily feathered and require maximum penetration.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 3-inch magnum
- Shot weight: 1-3/8 ounces
- Shot size: #2 bismuth
- Muzzle velocity: 1,350 fps
- Packaging: 10 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
- Primer: Non-corrosive
- Country of origin: Italy
Serious waterfowl hunters recognize bismuth's performance advantage over steel shot, especially on large birds at extended ranges. This premium ammunition commands higher prices but delivers the reliability and knockdown power that justify the investment when hunting opportunities are limited.