Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
Waterfowl hunters face a constant tradeoff: steel shot delivers large patterns and fast follow-ups at moderate range, but bleeds energy past 40 yards. Pure tungsten hits like a freight train at distance, but costs three times as much and can over-constrict patterns inside 25. The Hevi-Shot Hevi-Hitter 12 gauge tungsten steel ammo splits the difference, layering 20 percent 12 g/cc tungsten over 80 percent precision steel to give you both pattern width where flocks work close and pellet energy when a cripple sails downwind.
Performance at a Glance
Each 3-inch hull carries 1-1/4 ounce of #2 shot — roughly 140 pellets of steel and 30 pellets of tungsten — launched at 1500 fps through a Boxer-primed, reloadable case. The tungsten fraction sits at the front of the payload, striking first and penetrating deep on crossing shots, while the steel majority fills the pattern cone for forgiveness on jump-shooting and decoy work. Non-corrosive, non-toxic, and legal in every flyway, this load patterns best through Improved Cylinder or Modified chokes on smooth-bore barrels rated for 3-inch magnum shells.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell length | 3″ |
| Shot type | Steel and Tungsten (20% tungsten, 80% steel) |
| Shot weight | 1-1/4 Ounce |
| Shot size | #2 |
| Velocity | 1500 fps |
| Rounds/box | 25 (250 total — 10 boxes) |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Buffered | No |
| Barrel type | Smooth Bore |
| Intended use | Waterfowl |
| Non-toxic | Yes |
| Country of origin | United States of America |
This hybrid load extends practical range 5-10 yards over straight steel while costing less per trigger pull than pure tungsten. Pattern it at 25, 35, and 45 yards through your tightest waterfowl choke to confirm point of impact and pellet distribution. Store in a cool, dry location away from primers and smokeless powder. More steel shot shells in stock now.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for shotgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Treat every firearm as loaded; muzzle in a safe direction at all times.
- Verify your state and county permit non-toxic shot for waterfowl; all federal refuges and most state wildlife areas require it.
- California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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