The Fiocchi 123SGW3 Golden Waterfowl delivers consistent knockdown power for duck and goose hunting with premium plated shot and high-velocity performance. This 12-gauge load combines 1 1/4 ounces of #3 shot with a 3-inch magnum hull for extended range effectiveness.
What Makes This Different
Fiocchi's Golden Waterfowl line features nickel-plated shot that resists deformation during barrel travel, maintaining pellet roundness for tighter patterns and deeper penetration. The premium components include temperature-stable powder that performs consistently in cold weather conditions when standard loads often fail. European manufacturing standards ensure dimensional consistency across every shell in the box.
Key Features
- 1 1/4 oz of nickel-plated #3 shot for maximum stopping power
- 3-inch magnum hull generates 1,300 fps muzzle velocity
- Weather-resistant powder maintains performance in extreme cold
- Precision-crimped hull ensures reliable feeding and extraction
- High-antimony shot content reduces pellet deformation
- Sealed primer and case mouth for moisture protection
- Compatible with all 12-gauge shotguns rated for 3-inch shells
Field testing demonstrates effective patterns out to 50 yards on large waterfowl, with the #3 shot size providing the ideal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy. The nickel plating reduces barrel leading while the consistent powder charge delivers shot-to-shot velocity uniformity within 25 fps. Cold-weather hunters report reliable ignition down to -20°F when other brands misfire.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 3-inch magnum
- Shot weight: 1 1/4 ounces
- Shot size: #3 (0.20" diameter)
- Muzzle velocity: 1,300 fps
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
- Primer: Non-corrosive, all-weather
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of origin: Italy
Fiocchi's century of ammunition manufacturing experience shows in every aspect of the Golden Waterfowl series. Professional guides and serious waterfowl hunters choose this load when bird limits depend on first-shot effectiveness at challenging ranges.