Not familiar with bismuth shot? Here’s the quick rundown:
1. It’s lead-free and legal for waterfowl hunting
2. It’s denser than steel by 23%
3. It’s much costlier than steel, too
With that little information, it’s easy to appreciate why Hevi-Hammer 12 Gauge ammo would make a welcome addition to any duck hunter’s plans. This shell is indeed loaded with bismuth shot – but that’s not all!
This 3” shell is loaded with 1-1/4 ounces of #4 shot; 233 pellets, total. The top 15% of the column is bismuth shot, which uses its aforementioned superior density to hit harder than steel when both are traveling at the same velocity. That’s why Hevi’s not blowing smoke when they claim that #4 bismuth delivers 41% more lethal range than the steel comprising the remaining 85% of this shell’s shot column.
Both of Hevi’s hard-hitting pellets pattern efficiently, and hey – even if you discounted its bismuth advantage altogether, this shell’s zippy 1,500 fps muzzle velocity would still make its steel shot effective at long range.
Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: HS28004
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Shell Length: 3"
Weight: 1-1/4 oz
Rounds: 25 Per Box
Shot Type: #4 Bismuth Shot
Muzzle Velocity: 1500 fps
Uses: Hunting
1. It’s lead-free and legal for waterfowl hunting
2. It’s denser than steel by 23%
3. It’s much costlier than steel, too
With that little information, it’s easy to appreciate why Hevi-Hammer 12 Gauge ammo would make a welcome addition to any duck hunter’s plans. This shell is indeed loaded with bismuth shot – but that’s not all!
This 3” shell is loaded with 1-1/4 ounces of #4 shot; 233 pellets, total. The top 15% of the column is bismuth shot, which uses its aforementioned superior density to hit harder than steel when both are traveling at the same velocity. That’s why Hevi’s not blowing smoke when they claim that #4 bismuth delivers 41% more lethal range than the steel comprising the remaining 85% of this shell’s shot column.
Both of Hevi’s hard-hitting pellets pattern efficiently, and hey – even if you discounted its bismuth advantage altogether, this shell’s zippy 1,500 fps muzzle velocity would still make its steel shot effective at long range.
Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: HS28004
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Shell Length: 3"
Weight: 1-1/4 oz
Rounds: 25 Per Box
Shot Type: #4 Bismuth Shot
Muzzle Velocity: 1500 fps
Uses: Hunting
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