HEVI-Metal HS38702 12GA 2.75" 1-1/8oz #2 Shot 25rd Box Waterfowl

The HEVI-Metal HS38702 delivers extended range performance for waterfowl hunters demanding consistent patterns at longer distances. This 12-gauge load combines steel and tungsten pellets to maximize knockdown power while maintaining affordable pricing for high-volume shooting.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard steel loads, HEVI-Metal ammunition features a layered shot design that places denser tungsten pellets at the bottom of the shell with steel pellets on top. This configuration creates tighter patterns and increased retained energy at extended ranges compared to pure steel alternatives. The dual-metal approach provides 15% more knockdown power than conventional steel loads while remaining non-toxic and waterfowl legal nationwide.

Key Features

• Layered steel and tungsten shot design for maximum pattern density
• 1,350 fps muzzle velocity delivers flat trajectory to 50+ yards
• #2 shot size optimized for medium to large waterfowl
• 2.75-inch hull fits all 12-gauge shotguns including semi-autos
• 25 rounds per box with 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
• Non-toxic formulation meets all federal waterfowl regulations
• Consistent powder charge ensures reliable cycling in gas-operated actions

Field testing demonstrates effective patterns out to 55 yards with modified choke tubes, making this load suitable for pass shooting and late-season birds that have become call-shy. The 1-1/8 ounce payload provides sufficient pellet count for clean kills on mallards, canvasback, and other large ducks. Weather-sealed primers and hulls maintain reliability in wet marsh conditions throughout the hunting season.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 12-gauge
• Shell length: 2.75 inches
• Shot weight: 1-1/8 ounces
• Shot size: #2 (0.15-inch diameter)
• Muzzle velocity: 1,350 fps
• Shot composition: Steel and tungsten blend
• Primer: Non-corrosive, weather-resistant
• Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
• Manufactured in USA

This ammunition represents the optimal balance between performance and value for serious waterfowl hunters. The proven dual-metal technology extends effective range beyond standard steel loads without the premium cost of pure tungsten alternatives.