The HEVI-Shot HS14004 HEVI-Bismuth delivers premium waterfowl performance with environmentally safe bismuth shot that hits harder than steel while maintaining lead-like ballistics. This 12-gauge load combines dense bismuth pellets with proven powder charges for consistent patterns and knockdown power on ducks, geese, and upland birds.
What Makes This Different
Bismuth shot offers 22% greater density than steel, creating deeper penetration and more reliable kills at extended ranges. Unlike steel shot that can damage older shotgun barrels, bismuth remains safe for use in vintage guns with fixed chokes. The malleable bismuth pellets deform on impact like traditional lead shot, transferring maximum energy to the target while producing tighter, more consistent patterns than comparable steel loads.
Key Features
- Bismuth shot pellets deliver 22% higher density than steel for superior knockdown power
- Safe for use in older shotguns and tight chokes without barrel damage
- 1-3/8 ounce payload of #4 shot provides optimal pellet count for waterfowl
- 3-inch magnum shell length maximizes powder capacity and velocity
- Non-toxic composition meets all federal and state waterfowl hunting regulations
- Consistent shot patterns maintain effectiveness out to 50+ yards
- Temperature-stable powder performs reliably in cold weather conditions
Field testing demonstrates reliable cycling in semi-automatic shotguns with consistent velocities across temperature ranges. The bismuth pellets maintain their spherical shape better than steel, resulting in improved accuracy and retained energy downrange. Hunters report clean kills on mallards, pintails, and Canada geese at ranges where steel shot begins to lose effectiveness. The load performs equally well on pheasants and other upland species where non-toxic shot is required.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge
- Shell Length: 3 inches
- Shot Weight: 1-3/8 ounces
- Shot Size: #4 bismuth
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Shot Material: Non-toxic bismuth alloy
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
- Primer: Non-corrosive
This premium bismuth load bridges the gap between steel shot performance and lead shot effectiveness while remaining completely non-toxic. Professional guides and serious waterfowlers choose HEVI-Bismuth when clean kills and barrel safety matter most.