The Apex S3 Steel 12 Gauge 3" #4 Waterfowl Shotshells bring premium-tier engineering to the steel waterfowl market. Built by Apex Ammunition - an American Veteran-owned manufacturer based in Mississippi - the S3 Steel (Steel Super Shot) line leverages the same ultra-durable one-piece wad platform developed for Apex's flagship Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads. The result is pattern consistency and downrange performance that sets a new bar for steel shotshells.Apex S3 Steel 12 Gauge 3" 1-1/4 oz. #4 Steel Waterfowl Shotshells25 rounds per box; 250 rounds per case (10 boxes)Shot Type: Zinc-plated steel - non-toxic compliantShot Size: #4Payload: 1-1/4 oz. (1.25 oz.)Muzzle Velocity: 1 450 FPSShell Length: 3"Wad System: Ultra-durable one-piece wad (TSS-derived design)Recommended Chokes: Full or ModifiedDriven to 1 450 FPS these high-velocity loads are built for waterfowl at extended ranges with shooters reporting tight consistent patterns out to 40-50 yards. The #4 shot size is a proven performer on puddle ducks diver ducks and sea ducks while the zinc-plated steel pellets resist deformation to retain energy downrange. For the waterfowler who demands more from a steel load the Apex S3 Steel delivers TSS-grade engineering at a steel-shot price.