Apex Ammunition Turkey TSS 410 Ammo 3″ #9-1/2 Tungsten Shot 27/32 oz Box of 10

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.

For spring gobbler hunters running 410 bore shotguns, the Apex Turkey TSS 410 Ammo delivers pure tungsten super shot in a 3″ shell optimized for tight chokes and long shots. Tungsten super shot (TSS) is a dense, non-toxic pellet material that maintains energy downrange better than lead or steel, making the 410 bore a viable turkey option where sub-gauge guns are preferred or mandated. Each shell launches 27/32 oz of #9-1/2 shot at 1060 fps — 358 pellets per hull — for pattern density that rivals larger gauges at 25-35 yards. Boxer-primed cases are reloadable for shooters who handload specialty turkey rounds.

Performance at a Glance

Apex loads this 410 turkey TSS ammo with pure tungsten alloy shot — not a tungsten-iron blend — for maximum pellet count and retained energy. The #9-1/2 shot size is smaller than traditional lead turkey loads, but tungsten’s 18 g/cm³ density (lead is 11.3 g/cm³) means each pellet hits harder at distance. At 1060 fps muzzle velocity, the load stays sub-sonic for reduced barrel stress in tight-choked guns, and the 358-pellet payload creates overlapping impact zones at typical turkey ranges. Smooth-bore barrels with turkey chokes (0.410″ exit or tighter) produce the tightest patterns; test your gun at 20, 30, and 40 yards to verify point-of-aim before the season.

The non-toxic designation makes this load legal in areas with lead shot restrictions, including some federal wildlife refuges and state wildlife management areas. Apex manufactures this ammunition in the United States. For more specialty turkey loads across all gauges, browse our full 410 turkey loads category.

Who It’s For

This load is built for spring turkey hunters who prefer the 410 bore for its light weight, reduced recoil, or legal mandates in youth-only or special-regulations areas. It’s also a match for hunters who enjoy the challenge of a smaller gauge but still want lethal performance at ethical ranges. The 358-pellet count delivers enough pattern density to anchor gobblers cleanly at 30+ yards when you hold for the head-neck junction. If you’re new to TSS, run a few test patterns at multiple distances — tungsten’s hardness means less pellet deformation in the barrel, but every gun-choke combination prints differently. Carry a small notebook to log your best setups before opening day.

Care & Maintenance

Tungsten shot is harder than lead, so inspect your choke tube for burrs or scoring after extended use — some older choke tubes rated for lead-only may experience accelerated wear. Clean your barrel after each outing: carbon and plastic wad fouling accumulate quickly in tight chokes. Store shells in a cool, dry location away from heat sources; high temperatures can degrade hull integrity. Boxer primers allow reloading, but consult published load data specific to tungsten shot — TSS requires different powder charges and wad pressures than lead. Keep a log of your handloads, including lot numbers and velocities, for consistency season to season.