Last reviewed: 2026-04-19 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
When you need 410 bore bismuth ammo that performs like lead but keeps you legal on federal refuges and state-managed wetlands, Remington’s Premier Hevi Bismuth line delivers measurable advantages over steel without the barrel or choke restrictions of tungsten-based alloys. This 3″ hull carries 9/16 oz of #4 bismuth shot launched at 1350 fps — density close to lead, recoil lighter than steel equivalents in 12 or 20 gauge, and safe to fire through any smoothbore barrel including Damascus-twist heirlooms and fixed full chokes that predate modern steel-proof stamps.
Built for the Box
Remington engineers the Premier Hevi Bismuth series around a simple premise: bismuth’s 9.6 g/cc density sits between steel (7.8 g/cc) and lead (11.3 g/cc), delivering 44% more retained energy at 40 yards than steel #4 without requiring barrel metallurgy changes or aftermarket choke tubes. The 410 bore iteration addresses a persistent gap — hunters carrying sub-gauge doubles or youth guns into flooded timber or prairie sloughs who face non-toxic mandates but lack the payload volume to make steel patterns effective beyond 25 yards. At 9/16 oz, this load places approximately 135 pellets in the shell; #4 bismuth maintains lethal energy on teal and woodies past 30 yards, and the lighter recoil profile keeps follow-up shots faster than equivalent 20-gauge steel loads.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 410 Bore |
| Shell length | 3″ |
| Shot type | Bismuth |
| Shot weight | 9/16 oz |
| Shot size | #4 |
| Velocity | 1350 fps |
| Buffered | No |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Barrel type | Smooth bore |
| Rounds/box | 25 |
| Intended use | Waterfowl |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
The non-toxic designation clears federal waterfowl hunts, National Wildlife Refuge closures, and California condor-range upland zones. Boxer primers and reloadable hulls extend per-round cost if you cast your own bismuth shot. Browse the full Remington 410 ammo catalog for steel, lead, and slug alternatives when non-toxic rules do not apply.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun 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 loaded. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Finger off trigger until sights are on target and you have decided to shoot. Be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify gauge, chamber length, and choke compatibility before loading. 410 bore chambered for 3″ shells only — do not fire in 2½” chambers.
- Store bismuth shells away from magnets and petroleum-based solvents; while non-corrosive, bismuth is brittle and can fracture under impact or temperature cycling below 20°F.
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