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HEVI-Metal Longer Range shotshells put together what works. The design layers a high-density bismuth leading payload over corrosion-resistant steel using Pattern Density Technology to concentrate your pellets where they matter most downrange. You get tighter patterns at extended distances while maintaining the reliability your semi-auto needs in cold, brutal conditions.
The 30% HEVI-Bismuth layer combined with 70% steel creates a two-stage punch. Bismuth is denser than steel, which means each pellet carries more energy further downrange. The smaller bismuth pellets in front followed by the steel layer behind delivers an effective shot string with minimal separation, keeping pellets where you need them on ducks and geese hanging outside your decoys. Testing shows these shells extend lethal range roughly 16% farther than original bismuth-only loads while maintaining more pellets on target than straight steel.
These rounds fire at 1500 fps and use a thicker base wad and high-brisance primer specifically designed for reliable semi-automatic cycling. The hot-burning primer ignites more consistently in freezing conditions, which matters when you're sitting for hours in November rain and you need the gun to perform. Steel pellets receive dry film lubricant treatment for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
You get harder-hitting performance than plain steel without the full tungsten premium price tag. The #4 shot size delivers plenty of pellets per load for pattern density while maintaining the penetration that counts on bigger ducks and geese. Each box contains 25 rounds, so you can pattern at the range knowing what to expect when birds commit.
HEVI-Metal layers 30% high-density HEVI-Bismuth over 70% steel to combine the penetration of bismuth with steel's reliability and consistency. The result is tighter patterns and about 16% more lethal range than traditional bismuth loads, without the tungsten price. You get a harder-hitting shell than plain steel while maintaining affordability.
Yes. These shells are specifically designed for semi-auto reliability. They feature a thicker base wad and high-brisance primer that work together to ensure consistent cycling even in cold weather. Testing from HEVI-Shot analyzed data from tens of millions of shotshells to optimize this wad design for semi-auto function.
Bismuth typically performs better with a tighter choke than steel, so an Improved Modified or tighter is a solid starting point. Pattern these shells at your distance before hunting to confirm the choke and load work well together in your specific gun. Every shotgun and choke combination will pattern slightly differently.
Number 4 shot delivers more pellets per round, giving you better pattern density at distance. Number 2 shot carries larger, heavier pellets for maximum penetration on bigger birds like large ducks and geese. For general waterfowl hunting, #4 is versatile and effective, while #2 is better if you're hunting bigger birds or longer distances exclusively.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.28 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HS38704 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.579 |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 816383002988 |
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