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HEVI-Shot has engineered HEVI-Steel to give waterfowl hunters a genuine advantage in the field. These shells are loaded to 1500 fps, pushing out noticeably hotter than other steel loads on the market. That velocity bump translates into measurable energy gains downrange where it matters, delivering extra power to finish birds cleanly at the distances where real duck hunting happens.
The core of HEVI-Steel's appeal is straightforward physics. Higher velocity means more kinetic energy at distance. The 1500 fps load generates roughly 9% more energy at 30 yards and 8% more at 40 yards when compared to competing fast steel loads that run at 1450 fps. In practical terms, this means fewer crippled birds and more confident shots on birds working your decoys or passing through. The combination of velocity, payload weight, and engineering makes this a steel option that performs where it counts.
Beyond raw velocity, HEVI-Steel benefits from precision engineering in the wad. The best-in-class wad design works to maintain pellet integrity and pattern consistency. Steel pellets naturally hold their spherical shape better than lead, and a quality wad ensures they stay grouped tight downrange. This matters at extended range where pattern density determines clean kills versus misses or wounded birds.
This 12 gauge 2.75-inch shell carries 1 1/8 ounces of number 1 steel shot, a classic waterfowl combination that balances pellet count with energy retention. Number 1 shot (.16" diameter) provides good range and penetration for ducks and early season geese. The 2.75" shell length makes HEVI-Steel compatible with standard-length shotguns, so you're not restricted to 3-inch chambers. You get 25 rounds per box, standard packaging for a day's hunting or pattern testing at the range.
HEVI-Steel loads at 1500 fps versus 1450 fps for many competing steel loads. That velocity increase delivers measurable energy gains downrange: roughly 9% more at 30 yards and 8% more at 40 yards. The higher velocity and precision wad design work together to generate tighter patterns and cleaner kills, which translates to fewer wounded birds in the field.
HEVI-Steel is steel shot designed for hunters who want reliable performance without the cost of premium materials like tungsten or bismuth. Steel is lighter and requires higher velocity to match lead's energy performance, which HEVI-Shot achieves here with 1500 fps loading. HEVI-Shot's tungsten loads (like HEVI-XII) deliver denser, heavier pellets for longer range and increased penetration, but at a significantly higher price point.
HEVI-Steel is designed for modern shotguns that have steel-shot-rated barrels. Always verify your shotgun is rated for steel shot before shooting any steel ammunition. The 2.75-inch shell length makes it compatible with standard-length chambers, but your gun's barrel must be proofed for steel. If you're uncertain, consult your shotgun's manual or contact the manufacturer before shooting.
Approximately 85 pellets of #1 shot in a 1 1/8 ounce payload. Pellet count varies slightly based on manufacturing tolerances and exact shot size, but this is typical for this payload weight. Tighter patterns from HEVI-Steel's wad design mean these pellets group efficiently downrange rather than spreading wide.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.88 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HS61221 |
| Product Type | Hevi-Steel |
| Shot Size | #1 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 816383612217 |
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