Federal PFX164FS4 Premium Prairie Storm FS 16 Gauge 2.75" 1 1/4 oz 1425 fps 4 Shot 25ea

Federal Premium Prairie Storm FS is a 16 gauge upland load built around a smart wad and pellet combination designed to deliver tight, even patterns no matter which choke you're running. The 2.75" shell loads 1 1/4 ounces of shot moving at 1425 fps—the formula here blends standard copper-plated lead with Federal's FLITESTOPPER pellets, a denser subset that stays on target and hits harder when it gets there. If you hunt pheasant, quail, or grouse with a 16, this is ammunition engineered to make clean passes through thick cover and put birds down without wasting energy or pellets.

The real innovation is the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad. Unlike traditional designs, it opens at the rear of the shot column, letting pellets settle into a consistent, edge-to-edge pattern that holds up through mid-range and beyond. The payload mix—70 percent standard lead and 30 percent FLITESTOPPER—means you're not just throwing more metal; you're optimizing weight distribution and impact geometry. Bigger wound channels and retained velocity translate to fewer cripples and lost birds, which matters when you're working a good dog or hunting public land where every shot counts.

Federal backs Prairie Storm with decades of upland ammunition credibility, and this load reflects it. The #4 shot size is ideal for medium-range work on upland birds, the velocity is proven, and a 25-round box gives you a solid day's supply without breaking your routine. Whether you're a dedicated 16 gauge shooter or you simply prefer its lighter recoil and quicker handling in tight country, Prairie Storm FS is the kind of load that rewards good gunmanship and reliable technique.

Key Features

• FLITECONTROL FLEX rear-opening wad for consistent, pattern-reliable performance through any choke
• Mixed payload of standard copper-plated lead and FLITESTOPPER pellets for dense patterns and larger wound channels
• 1425 fps velocity maintains energy and lethality at practical upland ranges
• Edge-to-edge pattern consistency reduces dead zones and missed opportunities
• Optimized for 16 gauge upland hunting in pheasant, quail, and grouse cover

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Prairie Storm FS work through any choke?

Yes. The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is engineered to produce consistent, full patterns regardless of your choke constriction—from Improved Cylinder to Full. That's one of the core design goals.

What's the difference between standard lead and FLITESTOPPER pellets?

FLITESTOPPER pellets are denser and create larger wound channels on impact. Federal mixes them into the payload (30 percent of the total) to boost lethality and retain energy better at range than a standard all-lead load.

Is 16 gauge #4 shot good for pheasant and upland birds?

Yes. #4 is a proven upland shot size for medium-range work on pheasant, quail, and grouse. The 1425 fps velocity and pattern consistency of this load make it reliable for standard upland hunting scenarios.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 25 rounds, a standard half-case quantity for a day's hunting or practice session.