Apex Ammunition brings premium layered-shot technology to the marsh with the Stratified(TM) Waterfowl S3 Steel in 20 Gauge. Each 3" shell delivers a 1 oz dual-layer payload of #4 and #6 zinc-plated steel shot engineered to produce tight consistent patterns across a wider effective range band than traditional single-size steel loads. The larger #4 pellets drive hard-hitting knockdown power at distance while the smaller #6 pellets densify the pattern for improved coverage at mid-to-close range - giving waterfowlers a lethal combination in a single shell.Product: Apex Ammunition Stratified(TM) Waterfowl S3 Steel - 20 Ga 3" 1 oz #4x#6Gauge / Shell Length: 20 Gauge / 3"Shot Weight: 1 ozShot Sizes: #4 over #6 (Stratified dual-layer payload)Shot Type: S3 Zinc-Plated Steel (premium zinc-coated non-toxic)Muzzle Velocity: ~1 250 FPSWad: Ultra-durable one-piece wad (same platform as Apex TSS Turkey loads)Rounds Per Box: 25Rounds Per Case: 200 (8 boxes)Compliance: Non-toxic / Lead-free steel shotOrigin: Assembled in the USA by a Veteran-owned companyBuilt on Apex's proven S3 (Steel Super Shot) platform the Stratified line uses the same precision one-piece wad system found in Apex's celebrated TSS Turkey shells delivering superior barrel protection and exceptional pattern consistency round after round. The zinc coating on each pellet reduces in-bore friction helping preserve pellet roundness for more uniform downrange performance. Whether you're hunting ducks over decoys or pushing geese at the edge of range the Apex Stratified 20 Gauge #4x#6 load is built to reduce crippling and put more birds in the boat. Customer-reported effective range is 40-50 yards with appropriate choke selection.