The Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey 12 Ga 3.5in #7 Shot 2-1/4 oz Shot 5-round box is a heavy magnum non-toxic shotshell engineered specifically for ultra-long-range turkey hunting, extreme gobbler setups, and dense head-and-neck pattern saturation. A primary friction point when engaging mature spring gobblers beyond traditional yardages is pellet energy degradation and pattern thinning—where lead or lower-density loads lose momentum and create deadly gaps in the pattern. Browning eliminates this terminal limitation by utilizing ultra-dense 18.1 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot (TSS), packing roughly 495 individual pellets into a single 3.5-inch shell to deliver dense, lethal patterns at extended ranges approaching 70 yards.
The technical advantage focuses on mass-driven downrange penetration paired with buffered payload protection. Launching its heavy 2-1/4 oz payload of #7 TSS at a controlled muzzle velocity of 1,200 FPS, this load maintains crushing momentum and energy retention deep into turkey country. Mechanically, TSS's 18.1 g/cc density—nearly 60% denser than lead—allows the compact #7 pellet to carry equal or greater kinetic energy and bone-crushing penetration depth than a much larger #4 lead pellet. Combined with a protective granulated payload buffer and specialized wad, it shields the tungsten column during barrel transit, preventing choke scrubbing and eliminating stray flyers to lock up tight pattern cores.
Slinging its 2-1/4 oz TSS payload at 1,200 FPS, this heavy 3.5-inch magnum load is optimized for flawless mechanical function across modern 3.5-inch chambered semi-automatic and pump-action turkey shotguns. Assembled in durable 3.5-inch high-brass hulls featuring weather-resistant crimps and clean-burning propellants, it produces consistent internal pressure curves in cold, wet spring turkey blinds. The precision-formed hull body guarantees smooth magazine tube feeding and positive chamber extraction under high magnum pressures when a fast follow-up shot is required.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-Dense 18.1 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot: 60% denser than traditional lead, allowing #7 pellets to hit with the force of lead #4s while doubling pellet count.
- Massive 2-1/4 oz Payload (Approx. 495 Pellets): Saturates the vital head and neck kill zone with an exceptionally dense pattern cloud.
- Buffered Payload Construction: Granulated buffering protects pellets to eliminate flyers and preserve tight choke pattern cohesion out to 70 yards.
- Non-Toxic Waterfowl & Federal Compliance: 100% lead-free tungsten construction meets all federal and state non-toxic hunting mandates.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 3.5" Shell Length | 1,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 18.1 g/cc Density Profile
- Payload/Shot: 2-1/4 oz Payload | #7 Shot Size | Ultra-Dense Non-Toxic Tungsten Super Shot (TSS)
- Hull/Primer: High-Brass 3.5-Inch Reloadable Hull | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Primer | Buffered Turkey Spec Propellant
- Logistics: 5 Rounds Per Box | Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey Series
- Dimensions: 12 Gauge 3.5" Chamber Geometry | Semi-Auto, Pump, & Break-Action Configuration | SKU: B193921247
- Application: Long-Range Turkey Hunting, Spring Gobblers, and Non-Toxic Shot Required Zones
- Standards: USFWS Non-Toxic Approved | SAAMI Compliant | Heavy Magnum Turkey Benchmarks
For hunters pushing ethical distance limits, this load provides the pattern density and penetration required for consistent results. Get it from SMKW, a trusted source for field-proven ammunition that meets real-world performance demands.
