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If you've been running steel loads and wondering what the step up feels like, these Fiocchi shells make the difference obvious downrange. The 9.75g/cc bismuth offers substantially better energy retention than steel, which means your patterns stay together longer and your birds drop cleaner at extended ranges. You get the ballistic performance closer to what lead delivered without the bulk cost of tungsten.
These aren't just bismuth rounds in a random hull. Fiocchi pairs the high-density shot with sealed, moisture-resistant shells that hold up in wet blind conditions. The 1 3/8 oz payload at 1450 fps creates the kind of flat trajectory and deep penetration that separates bismuth from standard steel. More importantly, because bismuth is softer than steel, these shells work safely in older shotguns and fixed chokes where you'd normally hesitate with harder shot.
One of the real advantages of bismuth is flexibility in shot sizing. Since it's roughly 23% denser than steel, you can drop down two shot sizes and still match steel's energy. That #4 load hits with energy roughly equivalent to steel #2, but you get significantly more pellets in the pattern. More pellets means tighter coverage and a higher probability of lethal hits, especially on flaring birds or longer shots. The uniformity of the pellets in these loads is tight too, which directly translates to consistent, predictable patterns shot to shot.
These shells deliver the lethality and reach that separates productive days from frustrating ones. Whether you're after early teal or late-season honkers, the combination of bismuth's density, sealed hulls, and Fiocchi's precision loading gives you the confidence to take the shots that matter.
Bismuth is roughly 23% denser than steel, which means it retains more energy downrange and delivers harder-hitting patterns at distance. You can drop down two shot sizes with bismuth and still match steel's knockdown power, but get more pellets per shot for tighter coverage. Bismuth is also softer than steel, making it safe for older shotguns and fixed chokes.
These are 3" shells that fit any standard 12-gauge shotgun with a 3" chamber. Because bismuth is softer than steel, it's actually a great choice for vintage and fixed-choke guns that might not handle steel safely. Always verify your shotgun is rated for 3" shells before loading.
The moisture-resistant sealed crimp keeps water and humidity out of the primer and powder, which matters when you're spending hours in wet blind conditions. It helps maintain consistent performance shot after shot, even if a box ends up partially submerged or exposed to spray.
The #4 shot with 1 3/8 oz payload works well for ducks and lighter geese at moderate to extended range. For larger geese, many hunters prefer #2 shot for maximum energy. Fiocchi makes this same load in multiple shot sizes, so you can match your load to the species and distance you're hunting.
| UPC | 762344712949 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 123GB4 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 3.80 |
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