Description
If you've spent time watching geese hang up outside decoys or ducks refuse to come closer, HEVI-Shot's Longer Range answer gives you the performance to reach them. This 12-gauge magnum combines the best attributes of two materials in a single shell, engineered specifically for hunters who won't back off when birds push the limits.
The Layered Design Behind HEVI-Metal Longer Range
The load uses HEVI-Shot's Pattern Density Technology to stack high-density bismuth pellets over corrosion-resistant steel. Thirty percent of the payload is bismuth, while seventy percent is steel. This combination isn't a compromise between power and performance. The denser bismuth pellets are layered on top to deliver penetrating hits, while the steel provides pattern filling. Your bismuth component is sixteen percent denser than earlier generation heavier-than-steel alloys, packing smaller pellets that hit with greater authority than traditional or enhanced steel loads alone.
What Makes This Shell Extend Your Effective Range
At 1500 fps, these shells deliver flat trajectories and sustained downrange energy that standard steel simply can't match. The BB shot size makes these shells particularly effective on larger waterfowl and geese where penetration matters. You get the increased lethality of premium material without stepping into pure tungsten pricing, which matters when you're running through multiple boxes a season. The combination gives you tighter patterns, longer effective range, and the kind of finishing power you need when conditions get tough and birds hang tough.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inches
- Shot Size: BB
- Shot Weight: 1 1/4 ounces
- Muzzle Velocity: 1500 feet per second
- Rounds per Box: 25
- Manufacturer: HEVI-SHOT (Vista Outdoor)
- Model Number: HS38088
- UPC: 816383002827
- Bismuth Payload: 30 percent of total load
- Steel Payload: 70 percent of total load
- Shot Type: Layered bismuth over corrosion-resistant steel
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of HEVI-Metal Longer Range ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between HEVI-Metal Longer Range and standard steel shot?
HEVI-Metal Longer Range combines high-density bismuth pellets layered over steel, increasing downrange power by 16 percent compared to earlier heavier-than-steel loads. The bismuth component carries more energy downrange, enabling tighter patterns and extended effective range versus traditional steel. You get improved lethality without the full cost of pure tungsten shells.
Which waterfowl is this BB load best suited for?
BB shot is most effective on larger waterfowl like geese and big ducks at extended range, where the larger pellet size ensures penetration and authority. The extended range and higher density make it ideal for pass shooting or pressured birds that keep their distance from decoys.
Will my shotgun handle these HEVI-Metal Longer Range shells?
These shells are 3-inch magnums, so your shotgun must be chambered for 3-inch loads and rated for steel shot. Most modern waterfowl guns handle them without issue. If you're unsure about your particular shotgun's specifications, check your owner's manual or contact the manufacturer before shooting.
How does the bismuth-steel layering improve performance?
By layering denser bismuth on top of steel, the load combines penetrating power with pattern density. The bismuth pellets hit harder on target while the steel rounds out your shot pattern. This gives you both the energy needed for clean kills and the pattern density required to anchor birds at distance.





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