S&B Fortuna 12/70 is a hunting cartridge with a 36-gram lead shot load. The manufacturer’s specified velocity V2 is 385 m/s. The plastic shot cup and a larger shot quantity than the standard 32-gram load make this a versatile choice for small game hunting. Suitable for use with 12/70 caliber smoothbore hunting firearms 12/76 caliber firearms with a compatible chamber Small game hunting Hunting furred and feathered small game Use in forested and open terrain Shooters preferring a 36-gram hunting load Hunters requiring different sizes of lead shot Checking the shot pattern and point of impact of a firearm Use in areas where lead shot is permitted Why choose S&B Fortuna 12/70 36 g? 36 g lead shot load Available in 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm shot sizes Velocity V2 at distance: 385 m/s Plastic shot cup Plastic case 12.5 mm high metal base Star crimp closure More shot than in a 32-gram load Versatile choice for small game hunting Box contains 25 cartridges Technical specifications Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot Series: Fortuna Product type: hunting cartridge with lead shot Product family code: V1039X2 Caliber: 12/70 Shot material: lead Selectable shot sizes at Jahipaun: 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm Shot load weight: 36 g Velocity V2: 385 m/s Shot cup material: plastic Case: plastic Metal base height: 12.5 mm Closure: star crimp Main purpose: hunting In the manufacturer code V1039X2, the variable X indicates the shot size. Therefore, the product code and shot size of the cartridge to be issued from the warehouse must correspond to the variant selected by the customer. Package contents Cartridges per box: 25 Boxes per shipping case: 10 Cartridges per shipping case: 250 Shipping case weight: 13.0 kg Frequently Asked Questions Which shot size should I choose? More 3.00 mm shot fits into a 36-gram load, which can provide a denser shot pattern. A 4.00 mm shot is heavier individually, but there are fewer of them in the same load. The 3.50 mm variant falls between the two in both shot count and individual shot weight. Does one cartridge contain all three shot sizes? No. Each cartridge contains only the shot size indicated on the packaging and product code. The shot size must be selected before adding to the cart. What does 36 g mean? This indicates the total weight of lead shot in the cartridge, not the weight of an individual shot or the entire cartridge. How does the Fortuna 36 g differ from the Corona 32 g cartridge? Fortuna contains four grams more shot. A larger load may provide a denser shot pattern, but usually also results in a stronger recoil. The manufacturer’s specified velocity V2 for both loads is 385 m/s. Is this a steel shot cartridge? No. S&B Fortuna contains lead shot. When using lead shot, you must comply with current hunting, shooting range, and environmental regulations. In areas where lead shot is prohibited, you must choose a suitable lead-free load for your firearm. Is Fortuna 36 g suitable for clay target shooting? The cartridge may only be used if the shooting range regulations permit the use of the corresponding shot size and 36-gram lead shot load. For regular training and competitions, a 24- or 28-gram sports cartridge with smaller shot is more practical and has less recoil. Can a 12/70 cartridge be used in a 12/76 firearm? In general, a 12/70 cartridge can be used in a 12/76 chambered 12 gauge firearm, if permitted by the firearm manufacturer. Always follow the firearm's chamber marking and user manual when selecting ammunition. Which choke should be used? The appropriate choke depends on the firearm, shot size, and shooting distance. The tightest choke does not always provide the most uniform shot pattern. The right combination should be checked on a large paper target, and only solutions approved by the firearm and choke manufacturer should be used. When is S&B Fortuna 12/70 36 g the right choice? Fortuna is suitable for hunters who want a hunting cartridge with a larger shot load than the standard 32-gram for a 12/70 caliber firearm. The three selectable shot sizes allow the load to be better matched to the game, shooting distance, and the firearm’s shot pattern. The 3.00 mm variant is suitable when a higher shot count and denser pattern are important. The 4.00 mm variant is worth considering if you prefer a heavier individual shot. The 3.50 mm option is a versatile compromise between the two. The final choice should be confirmed by a pattern test with your firearm. Expert recommendation Check each shot size separately on a large paper target. The same load weight and velocity do not mean that the 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm variants will give the same shot pattern from your firearm. Compare point of impact, pattern diameter, and empty areas at your usual shooting distance. The 36-gram load provides more shot, but its recoil may be stronger than that of a 32-gram cartridge. For practicing a stable shooting position and smooth gun mount, a lighter sports cartridge is more suitable. When hunting, always use exactly the Fortuna variant with which you have checked the shot pattern in your firearm. 36-gram Fortuna hunting cartridge in three shot sizes S&B Fortuna 12/70 combines a 36-gram lead shot load, velocity V2 385 m/s, and a plastic shot cup. The available 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm shot sizes allow you to choose the option best suited for your application and the shot pattern of your specific firearm.
S&B Fortuna 12/70 is a hunting cartridge with a 36-gram lead shot load. The manufacturer’s specified velocity V2 is 385 m/s. The plastic shot cup and a larger shot quantity than the standard 32-gram load make this a versatile choice for small game hunting. Suitable for use with 12/70 caliber smoothbore hunting firearms 12/76 caliber firearms with a compatible chamber Small game hunting Hunting furred and feathered small game Use in forested and open terrain Shooters preferring a 36-gram hunting load Hunters requiring different sizes of lead shot Checking the shot pattern and point of impact of a firearm Use in areas where lead shot is permitted Why choose S&B Fortuna 12/70 36 g? 36 g lead shot load Available in 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm shot sizes Velocity V2 at distance: 385 m/s Plastic shot cup Plastic case 12.5 mm high metal base Star crimp closure More shot than in a 32-gram load Versatile choice for small game hunting Box contains 25 cartridges Technical specifications Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot Series: Fortuna Product type: hunting cartridge with lead shot Product family code: V1039X2 Caliber: 12/70 Shot material: lead Selectable shot sizes at Jahipaun: 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm Shot load weight: 36 g Velocity V2: 385 m/s Shot cup material: plastic Case: plastic Metal base height: 12.5 mm Closure: star crimp Main purpose: hunting In the manufacturer code V1039X2, the variable X indicates the shot size. Therefore, the product code and shot size of the cartridge to be issued from the warehouse must correspond to the variant selected by the customer. Package contents Cartridges per box: 25 Boxes per shipping case: 10 Cartridges per shipping case: 250 Shipping case weight: 13.0 kg Frequently Asked Questions Which shot size should I choose? More 3.00 mm shot fits into a 36-gram load, which can provide a denser shot pattern. A 4.00 mm shot is heavier individually, but there are fewer of them in the same load. The 3.50 mm variant falls between the two in both shot count and individual shot weight. Does one cartridge contain all three shot sizes? No. Each cartridge contains only the shot size indicated on the packaging and product code. The shot size must be selected before adding to the cart. What does 36 g mean? This indicates the total weight of lead shot in the cartridge, not the weight of an individual shot or the entire cartridge. How does the Fortuna 36 g differ from the Corona 32 g cartridge? Fortuna contains four grams more shot. A larger load may provide a denser shot pattern, but usually also results in a stronger recoil. The manufacturer’s specified velocity V2 for both loads is 385 m/s. Is this a steel shot cartridge? No. S&B Fortuna contains lead shot. When using lead shot, you must comply with current hunting, shooting range, and environmental regulations. In areas where lead shot is prohibited, you must choose a suitable lead-free load for your firearm. Is Fortuna 36 g suitable for clay target shooting? The cartridge may only be used if the shooting range regulations permit the use of the corresponding shot size and 36-gram lead shot load. For regular training and competitions, a 24- or 28-gram sports cartridge with smaller shot is more practical and has less recoil. Can a 12/70 cartridge be used in a 12/76 firearm? In general, a 12/70 cartridge can be used in a 12/76 chambered 12 gauge firearm, if permitted by the firearm manufacturer. Always follow the firearm's chamber marking and user manual when selecting ammunition. Which choke should be used? The appropriate choke depends on the firearm, shot size, and shooting distance. The tightest choke does not always provide the most uniform shot pattern. The right combination should be checked on a large paper target, and only solutions approved by the firearm and choke manufacturer should be used. When is S&B Fortuna 12/70 36 g the right choice? Fortuna is suitable for hunters who want a hunting cartridge with a larger shot load than the standard 32-gram for a 12/70 caliber firearm. The three selectable shot sizes allow the load to be better matched to the game, shooting distance, and the firearm’s shot pattern. The 3.00 mm variant is suitable when a higher shot count and denser pattern are important. The 4.00 mm variant is worth considering if you prefer a heavier individual shot. The 3.50 mm option is a versatile compromise between the two. The final choice should be confirmed by a pattern test with your firearm. Expert recommendation Check each shot size separately on a large paper target. The same load weight and velocity do not mean that the 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm variants will give the same shot pattern from your firearm. Compare point of impact, pattern diameter, and empty areas at your usual shooting distance. The 36-gram load provides more shot, but its recoil may be stronger than that of a 32-gram cartridge. For practicing a stable shooting position and smooth gun mount, a lighter sports cartridge is more suitable. When hunting, always use exactly the Fortuna variant with which you have checked the shot pattern in your firearm. 36-gram Fortuna hunting cartridge in three shot sizes S&B Fortuna 12/70 combines a 36-gram lead shot load, velocity V2 385 m/s, and a plastic shot cup. The available 3.00, 3.50, and 4.00 mm shot sizes allow you to choose the option best suited for your application and the shot pattern of your specific firearm.
