Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce dove loads in its Stratified™ line of hard-hitting, superior patterning shotshells. Featuring layered shot sizes of either L3 high-antimony lead or S3 steel pellets, the Dove Stratified series is designed to deliver optimal performance at variable ranges – with dense close- and mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distance – to bring down those speedy highfliers.
"Our move into lead and steel dove loads is the result of tremendous demand from retailers and our customers in the upland community who want Apex's consistent quality and performance in loads for smaller, more fragile game birds like dove and quail," said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. "We are excited to now offer affordable, high-quality lead and non-toxic steel options for these hunts."
Features of Apex Dove Stratified:
- Layered Shot Payload – Optimized for both close birds and long-range fliers
- 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 performance
Dove Stratified L3 Lead
Available in 12- and 20-gauge loads, the Apex Dove Stratified features L3 high-antimony lead shot for a harder, rounder pellet and enhanced pattern efficiency.
MSRP per 25-round box:
12 Ga, 2 ¾" 1 ¼ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $19.99
12 Ga, 2 ¾" 1 ⅛ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $18.99
20 Ga, 3" 1 ⅛ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $18.99
20 Ga, 2 ¾" 1 oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $16.99
Dove Stratified S3 Steel
The 12- and 20-gauge Dove Stratified S3 Steel shotshells are loaded with premium S3 zinc-plated steel to ensure pellet consistency and superior pattern performance.
MSRP per 25-round box:
12 Ga, 2 ¾" 1 oz #6 and #7 S3 Steel Shot $18.99
20 Ga, 2 ¾" ¾ oz #6 and #7 S3 Steel Shot $16.99
All Apex shotshells are produced under heightened quality control processes designed to ensure the most consistent performance possible from shot to shot.
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.