Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead 12 Gauge Ammunition: Elevate Your Upland Hunting Performance

For serious upland hunters, every shot is an opportunity, and consistency is key. The Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead K122UFL365 shotgun ammunition is meticulously engineered to transform your upland hunting experience, offering unparalleled performance when pursuing challenging game like pheasant, grouse, quail, and even late-season doves. This premium 12 gauge load is designed for hunters who demand superior patterns, devastating energy transfer, and absolute reliability from their ammunition.

Are you a dedicated upland hunter looking for an edge? Do you frequently ask, "What's the best ammunition to ensure clean, ethical kills on fast-flushing birds?" or "How can I get tighter patterns and more consistent results from my 12 gauge shotgun?" The answer lies in the advanced design and premium components of Kent's Ultimate Fast Lead. This ammunition solves the common frustration of inconsistent patterns and insufficient knockdown power, especially when targeting wary birds that demand precision.

Why Choose Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead for Upland Hunting?

The Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead K122UFL365 stands apart in the competitive world of shotgun ammunition due to its commitment to quality and performance. It's not just another lead load; it's a testament to Kent's dedication to optimizing every component for the demanding conditions of upland hunting.

Precision Engineering for Superior Patterns

The cornerstone of this ammunition's outstanding performance is Kent's proprietary Diamond Shot. Unlike standard lead shot, Diamond Shot is manufactured to achieve unmatched uniformity in size and spherical shape. This meticulous production process significantly reduces pellet deformation during setback (the initial acceleration when the shot is fired) and during its passage through the barrel and choke.

• Reduced Flaws: Imperfectly shaped pellets are prone to erratic flight paths, leading to "fliers" that spread patterns prematurely. Diamond Shot's superior roundness minimizes this, ensuring more pellets stay within the effective pattern density.
• Aerodynamic Consistency: Uniform spheres fly more predictably through the air, maintaining their velocity and trajectory, which translates directly to tighter, more effective patterns downrange. This is crucial for connecting with fast-moving upland birds where a tight pattern can mean the difference between a clean retrieve and a missed opportunity.
• Predictable Performance: When you're in the field, you need confidence that your ammunition will perform the same way, shot after shot. The uniformity of Diamond Shot delivers this predictability, allowing hunters to better understand their shotgun's capabilities and make more accurate decisions.

Enhanced Energy Transfer for Decisive Kills

Beyond its perfect spherical shape, Kent's Diamond Shot is also significantly harder than conventional lead shot. This increased hardness serves several critical purposes:

• Minimizing Deformation on Impact: When a softer lead pellet strikes a bird, it can deform, losing a significant portion of its kinetic energy in the process. The harder Diamond Shot resists deformation, ensuring that more of its energy is transferred directly into the target, leading to more immediate and humane kills.
• Deeper Penetration: The ability to retain its shape allows the shot to penetrate deeper into the target, reaching vital organs more effectively. This is particularly important for tougher birds or those shot at longer ranges where every ounce of energy retention counts.
• Optimized Knockdown Power: The combination of superior patterning and enhanced energy transfer culminates in devastating knockdown power. Hunters can expect fewer wounded birds and more definitive results, enhancing the ethical aspect of the hunt.

High Velocity for Responsiveness and Range

With a blazing muzzle velocity of 1350 feet per second (fps), the Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead K122UFL365 delivers speed that complements its patterning and energy transfer capabilities.

• Reduced Lead Time: High velocity means less lead is required when swinging on fast-flushing birds, simplifying the shot and increasing the likelihood of a successful connection. This is a significant advantage in dynamic hunting scenarios where reaction time is critical.
• Extended Effective Range: While upland hunting often involves close-to-medium range shots, the added velocity helps maintain pellet energy and pattern density at the outer limits of ethical engagement. This provides hunters with a slightly larger effective range window, especially useful for late-season or wilder birds.
• Flat Trajectory: A higher velocity load typically exhibits a flatter trajectory over typical upland hunting distances, which aids in consistent point-of-aim/point-of-impact alignment, reducing the need for significant holdover.

Optimizing Your Hunt with K122UFL365 Ammunition

Choosing the right ammunition is just one part of the equation; understanding how to best utilize it is equally important. The Kent Ultimate Fast Lead is engineered to excel in 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75-inch shells, making it compatible with a vast array of popular upland hunting firearms.

Ideal Game Applications

This 12 gauge, 1 1/4 oz, #5 shot load is incredibly versatile for various upland species:

• Pheasant: The #5 shot size offers a superb balance of pellet count and individual pellet energy, making it highly effective for these notoriously tough birds. The dense patterns ensure multiple hits for decisive kills.
• Grouse: For timber grouse in thick cover, the fast lead is crucial for quick, responsive shots. The reliable patterns minimize the need for precise aiming in challenging environments.
• Quail: While #5 might seem large for quail, the tight patterns and reliable energy transfer ensure that if a pellet connects, it's effective, reducing the chance of crippling hits. For hunters who might encounter mixed bags, this load offers excellent versatility.
• Chukars and Huns: These fast-flying, open-country birds demand consistent performance at potentially longer ranges. The velocity and hard shot of the Ultimate Fast Lead are perfectly suited for these challenging hunts.
• Late-Season Doves: For doves that have become wary and fly at higher altitudes, the increased range and knockdown power of this load can significantly improve success rates compared to lighter target loads.

Choke Selection for Optimal Performance

To maximize the benefits of the Kent Ultimate Fast Lead's consistent patterns, careful choke selection is advised.

• Modified Choke: This is often considered the most versatile choke for upland hunting. It provides a good balance of spread and density, suitable for most flushing ranges. With the Ultimate Fast Lead's inherently tight patterns, a modified choke can deliver performance often associated with a full choke using standard ammunition.
• Improved Cylinder Choke: For closer flushing birds or hunting in dense cover, an improved cylinder choke will provide a wider pattern while still leveraging the uniformity of the Diamond Shot for a dense core.
• Full Choke: While less common for general upland hunting, a full choke might be considered for late-season pheasants in open fields or for very long shots, as the Ultimate Fast Lead's consistency will maintain a remarkably tight pattern.

It is always recommended to pattern your shotgun with this specific ammunition and various chokes to understand how it performs with your unique setup.

Technical Excellence and Reliability

Kent Cartridge has built a reputation on producing high-quality ammunition that performs under pressure. The K122UFL365 Ultimate Fast Lead is a prime example of this commitment.

• Premium Components: Beyond the Diamond Shot, Kent utilizes high-quality wads, reliable primers, and consistent powders to ensure uniform velocities and pressures, shot after shot.
• Consistent Manufacturing: Strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process ensures that every shell in every box meets Kent's rigorous standards. This consistency is what allows hunters to trust their ammunition in critical moments.
• Reliable Ignition: A dependable primer system ensures quick and consistent ignition, leading to uniform burning of the powder charge and predictable muzzle velocities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upland Ammunition

Hunters often have specific questions when selecting ammunition for their pursuits. Here are some common inquiries addressed in the context of Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead:

Q: What is the ideal effective range for the Kent Ultimate Fast Lead K122UFL365?
A: With its 1350 fps muzzle velocity and consistent Diamond Shot patterning, this load is highly effective out to 40-45 yards on most upland game, depending on your shotgun's choke and the hunter's skill. Ethical shots should always prioritize clean kills within your personal and the ammunition's demonstrated effective range.

Q: How does Diamond Shot compare to other premium lead shots on the market?
A: Kent's Diamond Shot is specifically formulated for superior hardness and uniformity, minimizing deformation and maximizing energy transfer upon impact. While other manufacturers may offer hardened lead, the proprietary nature and rigorous quality control of Diamond Shot contribute to its unmatched consistency and tighter patterns.

Q: Can I use this ammunition for clays or target shooting?
A: While it is designed for hunting, the Kent Ultimate Fast Lead can certainly be used for practice at the range. However, its premium components and specific design for hunting efficacy mean it is a more expensive option than dedicated clay target loads. It's an excellent choice for patterning your shotgun before a hunt.

Q: Is this ammunition suitable for semi-automatic shotguns?
A: Yes, the Kent Ultimate Fast Lead 12 Gauge 2.75" shells are designed to cycle reliably in most semi-automatic and pump-action 12 gauge shotguns that are chambered for 2.75-inch or longer shells. The consistent crimp and hull dimensions contribute to smooth feeding and ejection.

Q: Where can I find Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead ammunition?
A: This premium ammunition, including the K122UFL365 (UPC: 656308402253), is readily available for purchase at reputable firearms retailers. For a wide selection and reliable service, consider checking out DEGuns, where you can find this and other high-quality Kent Cartridge products to meet your hunting needs.

The Kent Cartridge Ultimate Fast Lead K122UFL365 is more than just a shotgun shell; it's a strategic advantage for the serious upland hunter. Its blend of superior components, meticulous engineering, and proven performance makes it a top choice for those who refuse to compromise on their ammunition. By investing in this premium load, you're investing in more consistent patterns, more decisive kills, and ultimately, a more rewarding and successful experience in the field.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Kent Cartridge
Series	Fast Lead
Model	Ultimate
Gauge	12 Gauge
Shot Material	Diamond Lead
Shot Size	5
Rounds / Box	25
Muzzle Velocity	1350 fps
Game Type	Upland
Shell Length	2.75"
Application	Hunting
Shot Weight	1 1/4 oz
Boxes / Case	10
SKU	117957
UPC	656308402253
MPN	K122UFL365