HEVI-Shot HEVI-Hitter Tungsten/Steel Shotshells combine two materials in a single 28-gauge payload to give you the best of both worlds for waterfowl hunting. The load pairs 20 percent tungsten—a dense, heavy metal—with 80 percent steel shot in a 3-inch shell that leaves the muzzle at 1450 fps. The result is a 3/4 oz. load of #4 shot engineered to pattern tightly at moderate distances while still carrying enough density and pellet count to reach birds at longer ranges. If you've been hunting ducks or geese with pure steel and wishing for tighter patterns, or running tungsten exclusively and watching your wallet, this blend lets you thread the needle.
The formula works because tungsten is much denser than steel (12 g/cc versus 7.8 g/cc), so fewer pellets do the same damage. By layering tungsten over a steel base, HEVI-Hitter achieves that density advantage without the full cost or recoil penalty of an all-tungsten round. The HEVI-Shot wad helps maintain pattern integrity, so you'll get the wide, even spread you need to connect at typical hunting ranges without sacrificing the knock-down power for birds farther out. This is nontoxic ammunition, which means it's legal in all waterfowl zones—a practical choice if you hunt public land or transition between properties with different regulations.
The 28-gauge is a sweet spot for hunters who like less recoil and a lighter gun without giving up effectiveness on mallards, teal, and geese. At this velocity and payload, HEVI-Hitter lets that smaller gauge punch above its weight class. Load a box of 25 in your range bag or cooler and test the pattern on your favorite hunting ground; you'll see why this hybrid approach appeals to serious waterfowl hunters who refuse to compromise.
| Gauge | 28 |
| Shell Length | 3 inches (76mm) |
| Shot Weight | 3/4 oz. |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1450 fps |
| Shot Type | Tungsten/Steel blend |
| Tungsten Density | 12 g/cc |
| Steel Density | 7.8 g/cc |
| Nontoxic | Yes |
| Rounds per Box | 25 |
| Intended Use | Waterfowl hunting |
HEVI-Hitter splits the difference. Pure tungsten delivers excellent density and pattern but costs more and generates more recoil. Pure steel is affordable and mild to shoot but requires larger pellets or heavier loads to reach distant birds. This 80/20 blend gives you the pattern density of tungsten without the full premium cost or the lightweight-payload trade-off of all-steel rounds.
HEVI-Hitter shells are 3-inch (76mm) loads. They will chamber in any 28-gauge shotgun rated for 3-inch shells. Always verify that your gun accepts 3-inch ammunition before loading—if your shotgun is marked for 2¾-inch only, these shells will not fit.
Yes. HEVI-Hitter shells are nontoxic ammunition, which means they meet the federal and state requirements for waterfowl hunting throughout the United States.
These loads are engineered for ducks and geese. #4 shot is a traditional choice for waterfowl and suits the moderate to longer ranges where most duck and goose hunting happens.
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