The Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey ammunition delivers devastating terminal performance with tungsten super shot technology that maintains lethal energy at extended ranges. This premium 12-gauge load combines maximum pellet count with superior penetration for clean, ethical turkey harvests beyond traditional lead shot limitations.
What Makes This Different
Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) pellets are 18% denser than lead, providing 22% more downrange energy retention compared to standard turkey loads. The #7 shot size delivers approximately 40% more pellets per ounce than #5 lead shot while maintaining superior penetration through feathers and bone. This density advantage translates to tighter patterns and increased lethality at distances where conventional ammunition fails.
Key Features
- Tungsten Super Shot pellets with 18.1 g/cc density for maximum energy transfer
- 2.25-ounce payload delivers approximately 570 #7 pellets per shell
- 3.5-inch magnum case provides optimal powder capacity for velocity
- Premium wad design ensures consistent shot column release
- Nickel-plated brass head prevents corrosion in humid conditions
- Temperature-stable powder maintains velocity across weather conditions
- Factory-loaded quality control ensures consistent performance
Field testing demonstrates pattern densities exceeding 300 pellets in a 10-inch circle at 40 yards through modified choke tubes. The tungsten composition maintains structural integrity upon impact, preventing pellet deformation that reduces penetration. Hunters report clean kills on mature gobblers at ranges extending to 60 yards when paired with appropriate choke constrictions. The load functions reliably in semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns without cycling issues.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge
- Shell length: 3.5 inches
- Shot weight: 2.25 ounces
- Shot size: #7 tungsten
- Approximate pellet count: 570 per shell
- Packaging: 5 shells per box, 10 boxes per case
- Velocity: 1200 fps (approximate)
- Country of origin: United States
This ammunition represents the current pinnacle of turkey hunting technology, combining Browning's manufacturing expertise with tungsten's superior ballistic properties. Limited production runs and premium materials make this load a strategic investment for serious turkey hunters who demand consistent, ethical performance when opportunities present themselves.