The HEVI-Shot Bismuth Waterfowl 12 Gauge 3-inch 1-3/8 oz #1 Shot 25-round box is a high-density, non-toxic waterfowl hunting shotshell engineered specifically for harvesting geese, mallards, and large duck species at extended distances. A primary friction point with conventional steel shot is steel's low density (7.86 g/cc), which rapidly sheds downrange velocity, reduces kinetic energy transfer, and forces hunters to use oversized pellets that thin out pattern density. HEVI-Shot completely resolves this ballistic limitation by utilizing premium 9.6 g/cc bismuth shot—delivering 22% greater density than steel—to maintain lethal penetration and tighter pattern fill without sacrificing pellet count.
The technical advantage focuses on density-driven momentum retention paired with platform-versatile metallic softness. Launching its heavy 1-3/8 oz payload of #1 bismuth shot at a high muzzle velocity of 1,450 FPS, this load delivers hard-hitting terminal energy transfer to fold large waterfowl cleanly at maximum flight ranges. Mechanically, bismuth's 9.6 g/cc density allows the smaller #1 pellet size to carry equivalent or superior kinetic energy to much larger steel pellets. Crucially, bismuth possesses a softer metallic structure than steel or tungsten, allowing it to squeeze safely through tight chokes and vintage fixed-choke barrels without scoring steel walls or causing barrel bulges.
Slinging its 1-3/8 oz #1 bismuth payload at 1,450 FPS, this 3-inch magnum load is optimized for flawless mechanical function across modern semi-automatic waterfowl shotguns and pump-action hunting platforms. Assembled in durable 3-inch high-brass hulls with moisture-resistant crimps and clean-burning propellants, it maintains stable chamber pressure curves and reliable ignition in wet, freezing duck blinds. The smooth, precision-formed hull body ensures slick magazine tube feeding and effortless hull ejection during rapid follow-up shots on high-passing birds.
Key Benefits
- 9.6 g/cc High-Density Bismuth Shot: 22% denser than steel to carry more kinetic energy and maintain lethal downrange penetration.
- Classic Choke & Legacy Barrel Safe: Softer metallic composition will not score barrels or damage fixed chokes, making it safe for modern and classic shotguns.
- Hard-Hitting 1,450 FPS Velocity: Drives 1-3/8 oz of #1 shot fast to shorten lead distance and deliver high impact energy.
- Non-Toxic Waterfowl Compliance: 100% lead-free bismuth construction meets all US Fish & Wildlife Service non-toxic hunting mandates.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 3" Shell Length | 1,450 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 9.6 g/cc Density Profile
- Payload/Shot: 1-3/8 oz Payload | #1 Bismuth Shot Size | Non-Toxic Bismuth Alloy
- Hull/Primer: High-Brass 3-Inch Reloadable Hull | All-Weather Non-Corrosive Primer | Waterfowl Spec Propellant
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | HEVI-Shot Bismuth Waterfowl Series
- Dimensions: 12 Gauge 3" Chamber Geometry | Semi-Auto, Pump, & Break-Action Configuration | SKU: HS14001
- Application: Waterfowl Hunting, Geese, Large Ducks, Late-Season Mallards, and Non-Toxic Marsh Areas
- Standards: USFWS Non-Toxic Approved | SAAMI Compliant | Magnum Waterfowl Quality Benchmarks
For consistent pattern performance, material reliability, and application-specific load design, source your HEVI-Shot Bismuth Waterfowl ammunition from SMKW, where technical product selection aligns with real-world field requirements.
