Federal Prairie Storm Lead #6 Shot 2-3/4" 16 Gauge Ammo, 25rds – PFX164FS6

Tried a wide variety of ammo and Prairie Storm is not only the best but drops more birds dead preventing run aways.

A friend shot these out west and they destroyed more birds than was imaginable! These shells more-often-than-not cater those whose shooting habits/skills are poor and think that hotter shells will make them better shots.

Prairie Storm is outstanding! Turned my 20 gauge into a pheasant killing machine. NO cripples/runners just drop out of the sky dead pheasants. I really love this stuff and will not hunt pheasants without it... and yes I am speaking of wild Kansas/ Nebraska pheasants. I cant say enough good things about this product

I've been using these shells for the last two years in both 12 and 20 gauge, and I can honestly say that there's no other shell I'd rather use for the partridge season up here in Maine. Out of all of the birds we shot last fall, we didn't have a single cripple or lost bird. I would highly recommend this ammunition to anyone looking for a hard hitting pheasant or partridge load.

These are by far the best long range shells I've ever used. They hold a nice tight pattern, even at considerable range. Also, they usually result in a complete pass through on any game I've used them on thus far.

I have always been impressed with Federal's premium ammunition. My hunting buddy likes Fiocchi Golden Pheasant, but I have had repeated issues with misfires in my Beretta over and under. This has never been an issue with the Federal (or any other) shells. Fiocchi did not have any answers, so I go exclusively with Federal's premium loads while hunting sharptails and pheasants.

I used 2 3/4 inch number 5 Prairie Storm in my 20 gauge this year. This was my first year using a 20 gauge and I was very impressed with the killing power of the Prairie Storm. I killed birds over 50 yards away, though most were 30 yards and under. This ammo is very effective and I do not see any difference with this ammo and using a 12 gauge.

Last year I used the 3" #4's and had a lot of knock downs but the dogs had to hunt down the cripples. I switched to 2 3/4" #6 this year and have had tremendous success. So far every bird that has been hit has remained where it landed. More pellets = better recovery.

I was looking for a shell that I could use in a cylinder bore short barrel and keep a tighter pattern for the longer shots but also have the option for slugs. This is the best shell I have found so far... I compared these to a full choke 28" shotgun, same distance but with non-prairie shells. The pattern of these prairies was roughly 1.5x larger than that of the full choke, comparable to modified choke which isn't too shabby. The only cons I can think of are that the recoil is like shooting a slug, and you must make an effort to aim for the head close range. Needless to say, I am happy with these and will buy more in the future! TLDR; -Similar to modified pattern from cyl. bore -Recoil is high

I used the Prarie Storm shells while hunting Pheasant. I ended up having to make a longer shot and I must say the Prarie Storm performed flawlessly bringing the pheasant down.

I originally bought these in 20 gauge to shoot in a H&R single shot with tapered Modified Choke barrel. I was having trouble hitting rabbits and patterning with my go- to Remington high brass. So I gave these a shots. Started making more kills and seemed to pattern better. Now this is my go-to round for all my shotguns.

I have been happy with these so far. I have only shot these a few times but really like what I see. Shot a nice tight and consistent pattern at 10, 20, 30, and 40 yards. I bought the 3 in. size 4 shot and I can't wait to see how they do on a turkey. They are a lot cheaper than other turkey loads out there. One last plus is the shipping on ammo is fast! It only took a couple of days to get it which was nice.

This is a great shell. Primarily used the 3 inch shells , but I am using a gun that will only take 2 3/4. Good stopping power against pheasant and ruffed grouse.

With Ammo reviews there are a lot of what if's with shot placement and other variables but heres what I have found out take it or leave it. I had a 5 day pheasant hunt out in SD I typically shoot Fiocchi Golden Pheasant up till this hunt when I bought a box of Prairie Storm because of the good reviews. Heres what happened: every bird I made a good shot on dropped dead and never got up again. I dropped birds at 70, 50, 35 yards no problem. After I went through the Prairie Storm I went back to the Fiocchi and things changed I would say I still was able to drop birds the same but every day I lost at least 1 bird with some days 2 birds due to them getting up and running. Again there are a lot of variables but that's my experience will be buying more!

I used 20 gauge 2 3/4" number 6's on a canned pheasant hunt. Even with such a small load, I would suggest letting the birds fly a good distance before shooting. I shot a rooster at about 15 yards and blew his head and of and hide was the only part of the neck left.

I have never written any product review, however I'm so impressed with these shells I had to share my experience Last year I started using the 12 GA #6 shot and I didn't have any pheasants run on me after being hit, However, occasionally I had to finish some off. This year switched to #5 shot and they all were DOA.

Yes, I have been shooting this ammo for years - it is like the advertising claims - awesome. It is not cheap, but what excellent ammo is inexpensive in the hunting world - none. I‘ve shot many pheasants and Sharptail grouse at all distances - Federal Prairie Storm sustains its energy at up to 75 yards - just take the shot. The 20 gauge 2 3/4” are all you need - but sure the 3” have more lead as do the 12 gauge shells. Proficient shooting skills and shot placement, coupled with pattern density - will kill any bird. But I have way more one-shot-kills with this ammo. Used it in my SXS, OU and SA Benelli guns... it kills birds efficiently. Buy some.

Bought these for a South Dakota pheasant hunt October of 2020 and they performed flawlessly. Filled my limit each day within a couple of hours and with minimal shots fired.

Bought this product a little while ago for a specific hunt that I had coming up. Performed so well, still have some for the next hunt

I haven't shot these yet but I can't imagine that they are anything but good. Needed some 16ga shells for my coach gun and these fit the bill and were in stock to boot!