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New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
« on: January 26, 2017, 12:28:43 am »
In what may portend changes ahead in the entire Flite-Control product line, Federal has announced a redesigned Flite-Control wad for the Black Cloud product line.  This new version of the Flite-Control wad is compatible with ported choke tubes.   Details in the article linked below:

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/1/19/shot-show-2017-black-cloud-flitecontrol-flex-now-good-with-all-chokes/
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #1 on: January 26, 2017, 09:41:46 am »
    The old FC Wad did just fine through the Remington "Tactical Choke".   The wad did get a bit chewed up and came off the shot column sooner, but it still worked just fine.

    BTW... The Breaching Choke that Remington calls the "Tactical Choke" is truly a terrible choke for all practical purposes.  And anyone that has one on their Remington shotgun - should replace it.   It is only useful for actual breaching operations. 
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #2 on: January 26, 2017, 11:00:15 am »
    It appears the forward "flaps" have been replaced in the Flite-Control-Flex with multiple slits in the same area:
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #3 on: January 27, 2017, 03:45:27 pm »
    Interesting, I might just buy it because it looks so bad ass lol.  But, seriously the specs look good, so I might give it a go.
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #4 on: January 29, 2017, 11:26:26 am »
    i have used quite a bit of the original FC duck and goose hunting, i don't know if the belted shot makes much difference but the wad definitely works a charm and has killed plenty of ducks and geese for me. i haven't used it with a ported choke so i can't speak to that but the new wad looks promising and i am curious to try it out.
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #5 on: January 29, 2017, 02:27:34 pm »
    Quote from: RMc on January 26, 2017, 12:28:43 am
    In what may portend changes ahead in the entire Flite-Control product line, Federal has announced a redesigned Flite-Control wad for the Black Cloud product line.  This new version of the Flite-Control wad is compatible with ported choke tubes. 

    Given the popularity of extended and ported choke tubes, I would not be suprised if Federal moves to this new Flite-Control Flex design for their entire Flite-Control line. I would especially like to see Flite-Control buckshot added to the 20 gauge and  3.5" 12 bore product lines.
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #6 on: February 05, 2017, 06:08:14 am »
    Looks like the wad would stick with the shot column even longer than the previous design, effectively extending the range of those tight shot patterns. Interesting.
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #7 on: February 05, 2017, 06:33:52 am »
    Quote from: sohmdaddy on February 05, 2017, 06:08:14 am
    Looks like the wad would stick with the shot column even longer than the previous design, effectively extending the range of those tight shot patterns. Interesting.

    Possibly?

    "You can now shoot Black Cloud FliteControl FLEX with all chokes, as the newly engineered brake fins on the wad open from the rear and remain deployed. The new wad has slits to allow air flow and reinforced gussets on the rear fins to hold them in place when deployed, which means the payloads separate exactly when they’re supposed to, regardless of gas pressure behind them."

    https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/1/19/shot-show-2017-black-cloud-flitecontrol-flex-now-good-with-all-chokes/
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #8 on: February 09, 2017, 01:48:31 am »
    Definitely couldn't get worse. The original design is pretty awesome.
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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #9 on: February 22, 2017, 08:19:44 pm »
    The latest Federal Black Cloud video is something else - take a look!

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    Re: New Black Cloud Flite-Control Wad ok in ported chokes.
    « Reply #10 on: February 22, 2017, 08:32:27 pm »
    Now check out the penetration exhibited by Black Cloud BB shot (old wad) in this video -   :hmm
    - starting at frame 1.00:



     
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