Kent Cartridge's Ultimate Fast Lead takes your upland hunt to the next level. Loaded with premium components, including proprietary Diamond Shot, these 12 gauge shells provide unmatched uniformity for consistently tight patterns. The highly polished shot retains its shape and is harder than standard lead shot, ensuring increased energy transfer for every shot. With a 2 3/4" shell length, 1 1/4 oz of #7.5 shot, and a blistering velocity of 1345 fps, these shells are perfect for small game to wary late-season birds. The Ultimate Fast Lead shotshells offer the quality and performance serious upland hunters demand.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kent Cartridge |
| Model | Ultimate Fast Lead |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 2 3/4" |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1345 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 25 |
| Rounds Per Case | 250 |
| Shot Material | Diamond Shot (Lead) |
| Dram Equivalent | 3 3/4 |
| Recommended Use | Upland hunting |
Key Features:
The Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead 12 Gauge 2 3/4" 1 1/4 oz #7.5 Shot offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for upland hunting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Gauge | 12 Gauge Standard shotgun gauge for versatile use |
| Shell Length | 2 3/4" Standard shell length compatible with most 12 gauge shotguns |
| Shot Size | #7.5 Ideal for upland game birds and small game hunting |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz Heavy payload for increased hitting power |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1345 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Proprietary Diamond Shot | Harder than standard lead shot Provides unmatched uniformity and retains shape for consistently tight patterns |
| Rounds per Box | 25 Standard box quantity for shotgun ammunition |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Upland Bird Hunting: Ideal for hunting pheasant, chukar, quail, grouse, and woodcock due to its tight patterns and high velocity.
- Small Game Hunting: Effective for hunting rabbits, squirrels, and other small game animals.
- Clay Target Shooting: Suitable for sporting clays, skeet, and trap shooting practice.
- Late-Season Bird Hunting: High velocity and tight patterns make it effective for wary late-season birds.
- General Purpose Shotgun Load: Versatile load for various hunting and shooting applications.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ High Velocity: 1345 fps provides excellent speed and energy for upland game hunting.
- ✔ Premium Components: Loaded with Diamond Shot for superior pattern uniformity.
- ✔ Versatile Shot Size: #7.5 shot is effective for a variety of upland game birds.
- ✔ Heavy Payload: 1 1/4 oz of shot offers increased pellet count and energy transfer.
- ✔ Quality Construction: Custom powders and harder lead shot improve performance.
Cons
- ✘ Recoil: The high velocity and heavy payload may result in increased felt recoil.
- ✘ Cost: Premium components and performance typically come at a higher price point.
- ✘ Lead Restrictions: Not suitable for use in areas with lead shot restrictions for hunting.
- ✘ Overpowered for Some Game: May be excessive for smaller upland birds at close ranges.
About Kent Cartridge:
Kent Cartridge, founded in 1996, has quickly established itself as a leading innovator in the shotshell ammunition industry. Headquartered in Kearneysville, West Virginia, Kent Cartridge is known for its high-performance shotshells designed for both hunting and clay target shooting. The company prides itself on using cutting-edge technology and premium components in their manufacturing process. Kent's proprietary Diamond Shot, a hallmark of their Ultimate Fast Lead line, provides superior uniformity and hardness compared to standard lead shot, resulting in tighter patterns and increased energy transfer. Kent Cartridge has gained a reputation for developing specialized loads for specific hunting applications, from upland game to waterfowl. Their commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in their development of non-toxic shot options, including steel and tungsten-based alternatives. With a focus on ballistic performance and reliability, Kent Cartridge continues to push the boundaries of shotshell technology, making them a preferred choice among serious hunters and competitive shooters alike.
