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There's a reason more waterfowl hunters are looking past plain steel these days, and HEVI-Hitter is a big part of that shift. Instead of asking you to pay premium tungsten prices for every single pellet, HEVI-Shot layers 20 percent ultra-dense 12 g/cc tungsten over 80 percent steel shot, giving you a hybrid payload that patterns like steel but hits noticeably harder where it counts.
The blended payload approach isn't just a gimmick. Tungsten pellets carry more mass per pellet than steel, so even though they only make up a fifth of the shot column, they add real energy downrange. That means better penetration on birds working the outer edge of your pattern, which is usually where steel-only loads start to lose steam. The steel portion keeps the pattern open and consistent at typical decoy and pass-shooting ranges, so you're not sacrificing coverage to get that extra punch.
This particular load runs a 3 inch hull with 1-1/4 oz of #2 shot at 1500 fps, a solid combination for mallards, divers, and geese depending on your setup and choke. #2 shot strikes a good balance for hunters who want enough pellet count for a full pattern but still need the knockdown to anchor bigger birds cleanly. HEVI-Shot backs the load with their engineered wad, which helps keep pellets grouped tighter through the choke and out to the pattern board instead of stringing out and losing density.
Guys running this load tend to like it for mixed bag hunts where you might see anything from teal to honkers come through the same morning. It's not trying to replace a full tungsten load for extreme range work, but for the majority of shots taken inside normal waterfowl distances, it gives you a noticeable step up from basic steel without doubling your cost per box. If your pattern testing with straight steel has left you wanting a bit more authority on longer crossing shots, this blend is worth running through your gun before the season gets going.
HEVI-Hitter mixes in 20 percent tungsten pellets with 80 percent steel shot instead of running an all-steel payload. The added tungsten carries more mass per pellet, which translates to extra downrange energy compared to standard steel loads at the same shot size.
Yes, #2 shot in this weight and velocity works well for larger ducks and can handle geese at reasonable ranges too. It's a solid pick for hunters who see mixed species in the same spread and don't want to swap loads mid-hunt.
The blended payload still behaves close to steel in terms of spread since steel makes up the majority of the shot column. Most hunters run the same choke they'd use for steel loads of a similar shot size, though patterning it beforehand is always a smart move.
This configuration gives you a bit more payload and velocity than lighter loads in the lineup, which helps maintain pattern density at longer ranges. It's built for hunters who want a bit more margin on crossing shots or later season birds that flare wide.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.24 |
| Grains | #2 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HS28022 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Tungsten |
| Shipping Weight | 2.8 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/4 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 604544702330 |
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