Anybody know where to buy Federal #1 buckshot with FC?

[X-JaVeN-X]

Hey guys, I was told about a relatively new round by federal that has their flight control system and is a #1 buckshot (15 pellets if I remember correctly). My buddy said it was an excellent round, but I can't seem to find what he is talking about. He also mentioned it is a lower recoil round. It sounded perfect for HD, but not sure where to find it. Does anyone here know what he might be talking about? If so, where can I buy it (assuming it ever comes in stock hehe)?

 

[Pyzon]

Yeah, me too ! I have been looking for (and waiting on backorders from Streichers) this for 6 months.

Timing is obviously bad, and lots of this ammo is purchased by law enforcement I am being told.

 

[LeonCarr]

Fantasyland?

I have yet to see it on any shelves, I attempted to purchase ten boxes from GT Distributors, the website said it was in stock, ordered it and 2 minutes later received an email that it was out of stock and backordered.

Of course right now everything is scarce but Federal Flitecontrol #1 was hard to find before the election.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[Hapworth]

Unconfirmed, but word is Federal has devoted sales of FC #1 primarily to law enforcement, where demand is supposedly (and understandably) high.

When production ramps up, it's expected to become more widely available to civilians.

Confirmed is that for whatever reason I haven't seen it available anywhere.

 

[frankenstein406]

Unconfirmed, but word is Federal has devoted sales of FC #1 primarily to law enforcement, where demand is supposedly (and understandably) high.

When production ramps up, it's expected to become more widely available to civilians.

Confirmed is that for whatever reason I haven't seen it available anywhere.

That's what happened to hst so no surprise there.

Still looking for fc in #4 buck

 

[303tom]

Good Luck.......................
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot56.htm

 

[amd6547]

It's the unicorn, the white whale for 12ga ammo. I don't expect to see any anytime soon.
I'll just have to make do with the 00 buck, #4 buck, and slugs I have stockpiled.

 

[PabloJ]

Walmart carries Winchester #1 BK 2&3/4" 1250fps shells. It is well-balanced load worth trying out. Nicely balanced load in terms of weight, velocity, pressure doesn't need special 'flight control system'.

 

[Sam1911]

Nicely balanced load in terms of weight, velocity, pressure doesn't need special 'flight control system'.

Not so much a matter of "doesn't need..." as "doesn't feature the benefits of..."

The FC wad does make a very dramatic difference (as shown in the "BOT" web page above), though strictly speaking, the benefits to a defensive shooter really appear to take hold at distances of 20 yds. and over.

 

[PabloJ]

I had some of the best "spreads" from fixed Remi choked barrel with lowly Rottweil 2&3/4" un-plated and un-buffered SG shot. It was loaded to moderate velocity and CIP pressures.

 

[Sam1911]

Right, ok.

Did it pattern like the the flight control patterns in the BOT report? (One hole out to about 15-20 yds.) If not, then it really isn't a direct alternative to that product.

I'm not sure I'd exactly require that for my home defense purposes. But if that's what you want, they sure seem to have built a product to which nothing else comes close to equaling.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I ordered 50 rounds from GT Distributors awhile back. It does not appear to be currently in stock. See - http://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PartNumber=FC-LE1321B

When it's available again from GT Distributors simply check the box that you're LEO when you order it and they'll ship it to you - no fuss, no muss.