Columbus, Miss. (September 9, 2026) – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce new Waterfowl Stratified™ S³ Steel shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge loads.

Featuring layered shot sizes of Apex S3 zinc-coated steel in #BB / #2 (12-gauge only), #2 / #4, or #4 / #6 combinations, each Stratified load is designed to deliver devastating performance at multiple ranges – with dense mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distances for confident kills.

“The Waterfowl Stratified™ Series was developed in direct response to our most dedicated hunters asking for a smarter, harder-hitting shell for ducks and geese,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “By combining multiple shot sizes in a single payload, this shell ensures you get tight pattern coverage up close and hard-hitting knockdown at distance, making it ideal for the unpredictable nature of waterfowl hunting.”

FEATURES

• Layered Shot Payload – Optimized for both close-in birds and long-range flyers
• Deadly Pattern Density – Increased pellet count on target
• Customer-Driven Innovation – Built on real-world feedback from the field
• Assembled in the USA – Premium components, loaded for peak consistency

If you’re chasing mallards, teal, or high-flying honkers, Stratified delivers the kind of pattern performance and stopping power serious waterfowlers demand.

Experience Your Best Shot™. Only from Apex.

MSRP:

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #BB / #2 – 12-Gauge             $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #2 / #4 – 12-Gauge                $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #4 / #6 – 12-Gauge                $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #2 / #4 – 20-Gauge               $26.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #4 / #6 – 20-Gauge               $26.99 (per 25-round box)

About Apex Ammunition

What started in 2017 with a few handmade shells for a hunting trip with friends has become an obsession to provide wingshooters with the absolute best performing ammunition possible. Founded by U.S. Veterans and hunting enthusiasts in the great state of Mississippi, Apex Ammunition pioneered the commercial application of ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot to

create the hardest hitting, most accurate shot loads in the business. The driving principle behind the company’s continued quest for innovation and better performance is its commitment to delivering a hunting experience like no other. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.

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