Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
For waterfowl hunters operating under non-toxic shot mandates, Fiocchi 34 Speed Steel 12 gauge ammunition delivers field-ready performance at a price point that supports high-volume pattern work and preseason scouting trips. This load chambers a 3″ hull pushing 1-1/5 oz of #4 steel shot to 1550 feet per second — a European-proven payload weight that splits the difference between pellet count and recoil management. Steel shot requires higher velocity than lead to achieve equivalent terminal performance; Fiocchi meets that requirement with treated steel pellets, protective wads engineered to prevent barrel scoring, and clean-burning powders metered for consistent ignition across temperature extremes. The result: dense, centered patterns that hold together through crossing winds and maintain lethality on ducks, geese, and upland birds at ranges where ethical shooting ends and hope begins.
Performance at a Glance
Fiocchi sources steel shot from controlled alloy batches, treats each pellet for uniform hardness, and pairs the payload with a 6-point star crimp that seats flush and feeds reliably in pumps, semi-autos, and over-unders. The Boxer primer ignites consistently in cold weather — critical for dawn shoots when temperatures drop and cheap primers hesitate. Hull material is thick enough to support reloading for shooters who recover spent cases, though most waterfowl hunters treat steel loads as single-use due to wad and crimp wear. Maximum dram equivalent powder charge drives the shot column hard out of the muzzle, shortening shot string and tightening pattern spread at 30–40 yards. Lead-free and non-corrosive, this ammunition complies with federal migratory bird regulations and state-level non-toxic shot zones without exception.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell length | 3″ |
| Shot type | Steel |
| Shot size | #4 |
| Shot weight | 1-1/5 oz |
| Velocity | 1550 fps |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Crimp | 6-Point Star |
| Corrosive | No |
| Lead-free | Yes |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Rounds/box | 25 |
| Boxes included | 10 (250 total rounds) |
| Intended use | Waterfowl |
| Manufacturer | Fiocchi |
This 250-round case lot (10 boxes of 25) ships ready for the blind. Browse additional non-toxic loads in our steel shot shells category, where pattern efficiency meets regulatory compliance.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for shotgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- Verify your state and local laws permit steel shot for your hunting zone and target species before field use.
- Pattern your shotgun with this load at 20, 30, and 40 yards to confirm point of impact and effective range before hunting season.
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