HEVI-Shot HS38126 Metal Xtreme 12 Gauge 3" 1 1/4 oz Steel Tungsten Blend Shot, 25 Rounds/Box

HEVI-Shot Metal Xtreme 12 gauge 3" shotshell combines two premium pellet layers to deliver consistent, tight patterns and hard-hitting performance on waterfowl. This tungsten-steel blend pairs a front layer of 12 g/cc density tungsten with a heavier steel core, engineered to pattern reliably and strike with authority downrange. If you're serious about waterfowl hunting and want ammunition that minimizes flyers and maximizes lethality, Metal Xtreme's two-stage design gives you the consistency that matters when your shot counts.

The dual-density approach is the key here. That leading tungsten layer—30% of the shot charge—hits noticeably harder than the steel component behind it, giving you the density advantage tungsten shooters expect without the premium cost of a full-tungsten load. The steel backing (70% of the charge) is precisely sized three shot sizes larger than standard, balancing energy retention with pattern density. Together, they're designed to stay together through the bore and into the pattern, not scatter like some cheaper blends.

Metal Xtreme is the first HEVI-Shot load to use the FLITECONTROL Flex Wad, a proven design that tightens patterns by keeping pellets in formation longer. Combined with HEVI-Shot's Pattern Density Technology, you get the consistency waterfowl ammunition should deliver—shot after shot, box after box. Each 25-round box is loaded to 1450 fps muzzle velocity, a moderate, manageable speed that doesn't sacrifice performance for recoil.

This is serious waterfowl ammunition for hunters who understand that pattern consistency and pellet hardness make the difference between clean, ethical kills and frustrating misses. Metal Xtreme splits the difference between pure tungsten pricing and budget steel loads, offering real performance where it counts.

Key Features

• Dual-density design: 30% tungsten front layer (12 g/cc) with 70% steel core for optimized energy and hardness
• FLITECONTROL Flex Wad technology for tighter, more consistent patterns
• Steel pellets sized three shot sizes larger than standard for better downrange retention
• Tungsten layer strikes 53% harder than the steel layer
• 1450 fps muzzle velocity delivers effective range without excessive recoil
• 25 rounds per box for convenient storage and field use

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the benefit of a tungsten-steel blend over straight steel shot?

The tungsten layer delivers significantly more impact energy than steel alone, hitting 53% harder. This means better penetration and more reliable kills on waterfowl at distance, while the steel backing keeps cost reasonable compared to premium all-tungsten loads.

How does the FLITECONTROL Flex Wad improve performance?

The wad keeps your shot pellets grouped together longer as they travel downrange, resulting in tighter, more consistent patterns. This translates to better hit probability and cleaner kills on waterfowl.

Is this ammunition non-toxic for waterfowl hunting?

Yes. This is a non-toxic load suitable for waterfowl hunting where steel or tungsten shot is required by law.

What shot size is this, and what range is it best for?

This load uses size 6 shot, appropriate for waterfowl hunting. Muzzle velocity is 1450 fps, a moderate speed that provides effective range without excessive recoil or excessive spread.