Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
For waterfowlers pushing shots beyond 40 yards, the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Metal Longer Range 12 gauge load layers steel shot in front with bismuth pellets behind — delivering the reach of 1500 fps steel paired with the terminal performance of denser bismuth. Each 2-3/4″ shell launches 1-1/8 ounces of #4 shot in a non-toxic, reloadable hull that meets federal and flyway restrictions without sacrificing lethality. Hevi-Shot built this load to answer the question every duck and goose hunter asks: how do I stretch effective range without carrying magnums?
Built for the Box
Hevi-Shot loads the front half of each shell with steel #4 shot for pattern density at distance, then backs it with bismuth pellets that are 16% denser than the brand’s original Heavier Than Steel alloy. That bismuth layer maintains energy downrange where steel alone begins to shed momentum — particularly critical when birds flare at 45-50 yards and you’re shouldering the gun for a going-away shot. The 1500 fps muzzle velocity gives both metals the initial speed to carry, while the 6-point star crimp and boxer primer ensure consistent ignition and clean ejection across semi-autos and pumps. Hevi-Shot manufactures these shells in the United States, and each hull is reloadable for shooters who roll their own after the season.
Load Profile
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell length | 2-3/4″ |
| Shot type | Steel and Bismuth |
| Shot weight | 1-1/8 Ounce |
| Shot size | #4 |
| Muzzle velocity | 1500 Feet Per Second |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Crimp | 6-Point Star |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Non-toxic | Yes |
| Rounds/box | 25 Round |
| Intended use | Waterfowl |
| Manufacturer | Hevi-Shot |
This load meets federal non-toxic shot requirements for waterfowl hunting and is approved for use in all flyways. Pattern this shell through your choke at 40 and 50 yards before opening day — the layered shot column behaves differently than mono-metal loads, and knowing where your pattern opens tells you when to take the shot and when to let birds work closer. More steel shot shells available for comparison.
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 if it is loaded; keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- Verify current state and local regulations for non-toxic shot requirements in your hunting zone before use.
- This product contains lead and other materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm — see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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