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The HEVI-Hammer Upland brings real-world knockdown power to areas where you can't shoot lead. This load combines 15% high-density bismuth (9.6 g/cc) with 85% precision steel to create a layered shot design that performs like something entirely different from straight steel alone.
What makes this setup work is the physics. That leading edge of bismuth pellets retains significantly more energy downrange than the steel backing, but here's the thing that sets it apart: the bismuth and steel are the same shot size in each shell. This keeps everything moving together in the pattern instead of creating the shot string separation you'd get mixing different materials haphazardly. The bismuth layer hits hard upfront, and the steel fills in behind it for pattern density.
Most non-toxic upland loads force you to either go up shot sizes with steel or pay premium prices for pure bismuth. This load threads the needle between cost and performance. You get bismuth energy without the full bismuth price tag, and you avoid the limitations that straight steel brings to a 20 gauge. At 1325 fps muzzle velocity with 1 ounce of shot, this isn't a magnum load—it's a sensible, manageable upland load built for birds that actually test your patience.
Bismuth is significantly softer than steel, which matters if you're shooting an older shotgun or one with fixed chokes. The HEVI-Hammer approach also works in modern shotguns without special consideration. You're not dealing with the barrel wear issues that pure steel can create over time. The pattern density and velocity hold together well out to typical upland ranges, and this particular #3 shot size sits in the sweet spot for pheasants and other medium-sized upland game.
HEVI-Hammer uses a layered design with 15% high-density bismuth over 85% steel. This approach gives you bismuth's knockdown power without the full cost of pure bismuth loads, and it patterns better than straight steel while being softer on barrels. The bismuth and steel pellets are the same size, so they stay together in the pattern instead of separating.
Yes. Bismuth is significantly softer than steel, making it safer for vintage shotguns with fixed chokes. You can use these shells in both modern and older firearms without the barrel wear concerns that steel can create. Just verify your gun is rated for 3-inch shells.
Number 3 shot is the right choice for pheasants and other medium-to-larger upland birds. At 1325 fps with the bismuth-steel blend, this load delivers the knockdown power needed for clean, ethical harvests at typical upland hunting distances.
The bismuth layer packs nearly 50% more downrange energy than pure steel at 40 yards, which translates to better pattern retention and penetration. Standard steel in a 20 gauge often struggles with pattern density at distance, but this layered approach tightens that pattern while staying manageable on recoil.
| UPC | 816383004197 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HS29213 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shipping Weight | 2.235 |
| Shot Size | 3 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.52 |
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