HEVI-Shot HS39206 Metal Xtreme 20 Gauge 3" 1 1/16 oz Steel Tungsten Shot, 6 & 3 Mix, 25 Rounds/Box, 10 Boxes/Case

The HEVI-Shot HS39206 Metal Xtreme 20 gauge shotshell delivers a hybrid tungsten-steel load engineered for consistent, dense patterns downrange. This is a smart choice for 20 gauge waterfowl hunters who want the ballistics and penetration of tungsten without the cost of an all-tungsten round. The shell combines a leading layer of 12 g/cc tungsten shot with a 70% steel payload, giving you the best of both densities in one load.

What makes this load work is the pairing of HEVI-Shot's Pattern Density Technology with the FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad—the first HEVI-Shot product to use this modern wad design. The tungsten front layer hits significantly harder than the steel portion, stacking your shot column for energy where it counts while keeping recoil manageable in a lighter 20 gauge platform. At 1350 fps muzzle velocity, you get proven waterfowl performance from a 3-inch shell that doesn't punish your shoulder.

Each box contains 25 rounds loaded with a 1 1/16 oz shot charge in a 6 & 3 mix—a dual-shot-size configuration that builds versatile, forgiving patterns for birds in close to moderate range. Whether you're hunting over decoys or working shallow timber, the pattern density and tungsten-steel blend are built to close the distance reliably. This is non-toxic ammunition certified for waterfowl, so you're legal in all non-toxic zones and compliant wherever you hunt.

You get 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds), making this a solid platform load to stock if you're serious about consistent 20 gauge waterfowl seasons.

Key Features

• Hybrid tungsten-steel shot: 30% tungsten (12 g/cc density) leading layer over 70% precision steel
• Tungsten layer hits 53% harder than the steel layer for superior penetration
• FLITECONTROL FLEX Wad for pattern density and consistency
• 6 & 3 shot mix for versatile downrange performance
• 1350 fps muzzle velocity in a 3-inch 20 gauge shell
• Non-toxic certified for all waterfowl zones
• 1 1/16 oz shot charge

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEVI-Shot Metal Xtreme legal for waterfowl hunting?

Yes. HEVI-Shot Metal Xtreme 20 gauge is non-toxic certified, so it complies with federal and state waterfowl regulations wherever non-toxic shot is required.

What is the 6 & 3 shot mix, and why use two sizes?

The load contains both #6 and #3 shot pellets mixed in the same shell. The dual-size approach builds a denser, more forgiving pattern that performs well on waterfowl across a range of distances—close decoy work through moderate range—without needing to switch loads.

How does the tungsten-steel hybrid compare to all-steel or all-tungsten loads?

The Metal Xtreme pairs 12 g/cc tungsten in the front 30% of the shot column with 70% steel, delivering the penetration and hardness of tungsten where it matters most while keeping cost down compared to full-tungsten rounds. The tungsten layer hits 53% harder than the steel layer.

What's included in a case purchase?

One case contains 10 boxes of 25 rounds each, for 250 total shells.