Kent Cartridge

Kent Fasteel Waterfowl Shotgun Shells

Fasteel is Kent’s plated steel shot line for ducks and geese. Kent says the plating resists corrosion in wet blinds and boats. The current Fasteel+ loads pair custom double-base powder with a CX2000 primer and a premium shot cup. Kent lists 12-gauge 3-inch and 3-1/2-inch loads at 1,450 fps and the 20-gauge 3-inch load at 1,350 fps. Many Fasteel loads layer two shot sizes, such as #2 over #4, for dense patterns with long-range pellet energy. Kent shotgun shells here also include Fasteel 2.0, Fasteel Precision and Upland Fasteel in 12 and 20 gauge. Fasteel+ Bayou Blend comes in bulk 100-round boxes and 200-round cases with layered 3x5 shot.

Kent TealSteel and Dux Fasteel+

TealSteel is built for early-season waterfowl, especially fast, small teal over flooded fields and marshes. Kent lists the 12-gauge 3-inch load at 1,350 fps, the 12-gauge 2-3/4-inch load at 1,300 fps and the 20-gauge 3-inch load at 1,250 fps. Shot sizes run #5 and #6. Dux Fasteel+ is a 12-gauge 3-inch, 1-1/4 oz load of layered plated steel at 1,450 fps. Kent builds it for every stage of the season, from early teal to late mallards and geese. Dux loads here come in 100-round boxes with #1x3 layered shot or straight #3 shot.

Kent Bismuth Waterfowl and Upland Loads

Kent Bismuth loads use bismuth shot made by Gamebore, Kent’s sister company in the United Kingdom. Bismuth is non-toxic and lead-free, so it works where lead is not allowed. Kent offers it in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 bore, with velocities from 1,150 to 1,450 fps by load. Upland loads cover pheasants, quail and grouse, while waterfowl loads cover ducks and geese. Kent markets bismuth for classic double guns, but check the gun maker’s guidance on shot type before use. A 12-gauge Bismuth Turkey load is also listed here.

Kent Ultimate FastLead and Ultimate Pheasant

Ultimate FastLead is Kent’s high-velocity lead load for upland birds such as pheasants, quail, grouse and chukar. Kent lists muzzle velocities from 1,150 fps in .410 bore up to 1,475 fps in the 12-gauge 2-3/4-inch, 1-3/8 oz load. Kent fast lead comes in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 bore. Ultimate Pheasant uses a layered #4 and #6 payload. The larger #4 pellets carry energy downrange, while the #6 pellets fill the pattern for close flushes. Lead shot is not allowed for waterfowl, so keep FastLead for upland game where local rules permit lead.

Kent Ultimate Diamond Shot Turkey Loads

Ultimate Turkey loads use Diamond Shot, Kent’s premium shot made by Gamebore, with tight-patterning wads for spring gobblers. Kent lists a 12-gauge 3-1/2-inch, 2-1/4 oz load of #5 shot at 1,200 fps. The 12-gauge 3-inch loads carry 1-3/4 oz or 2 oz of shot, and a 2-3/4-inch load carries 1-5/8 oz. The 20-gauge 3-inch load carries 1-1/4 oz of #4 or #5 shot at 1,300 fps. Kent says the loads cycle in both pump-action and semi-auto shotguns. Turkey loads here come in 10-round boxes.

Kent Elite Target, Dove and Training Loads

Kent Elite Steel Target loads use #7 steel shot in 12 and 20 gauge for clays and practice. Kent Elite Low Recoil Training is a 12-gauge 2-3/4-inch, 7/8 oz load of #8 shot for new shooters and high-volume practice. Steel Dove and First Dove loads cover dove season in 12 and 20 gauge. Kent ProTrial Field Blanks are 12-gauge blanks for dog training and field trials. They contain no shot and are not live ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kent Cartridge

Where is Kent ammo made?
Kent loads its shotgun shells at its factory in West Virginia. Gamebore, its sister company in the United Kingdom, makes Kent’s Bismuth and Diamond Shot.

What is Kent Fasteel?
Fasteel is Kent’s plated steel waterfowl load. Current Fasteel+ 12-gauge loads run 1,450 fps, and many use layered shot sizes such as #2 over #4.

Is Kent Bismuth non-toxic?
Yes. Kent Bismuth shot is non-toxic and lead-free, and Kent offers it for both waterfowl and upland hunting in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 bore.

What is the difference between Kent Fasteel and Ultimate FastLead?
Fasteel is non-toxic plated steel shot for waterfowl. Ultimate FastLead is lead shot for upland birds such as pheasant and quail, where lead is allowed.

What is Kent Ultimate Pheasant?
Ultimate Pheasant is an upland load with a layered #4 and #6 shot payload. Kent built it for rooster pheasants in thick cover, CRP fields and cut grain.

What gauges does Kent Cartridge make?
Kent makes shotgun shells in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge and .410 bore. Gauge choices vary by line, so check each listing.

Browse Shotgun Ammo: All Shotgun Ammo • 12 Ga Ammo • 20 Ga Ammo • 28 Ga Ammo • 410 Ga Ammo • Waterfowl Ammo • Upland Game Ammo