HEVI-Shot HS14713 HEVI-Bismuth 12GA 2.75" 1¼oz #3 Shot 25rd

The HEVI-Shot HS14713 HEVI-Bismuth delivers premium non-toxic performance for upland bird hunters demanding maximum knockdown power without lead restrictions. This 12-gauge load combines bismuth's superior density with precision engineering to extend effective range beyond standard steel alternatives. Federal and state waterfowl regulations become non-issues with this environmentally compliant ammunition.

What Makes This Different

Bismuth shot provides 22% greater density than steel while remaining completely non-toxic and safe for older barrel construction. The 1¼-ounce payload delivers consistent patterns through modified and improved cylinder chokes without the barrel restrictions required by tungsten loads. Muzzle velocity reaches 1,400 fps, generating sufficient energy for clean kills on pheasants, grouse, and quail at extended ranges where steel shot loses effectiveness.

Key Features

• Bismuth shot pellets offer superior density and energy retention over steel
• 1¼-ounce payload with #3 shot size optimized for upland game birds
• 2¾-inch hull length fits all standard 12-gauge chambers
• Safe for use in vintage shotguns and tight choke tubes
• Non-toxic composition meets all federal waterfowl hunting requirements
• Consistent patterning through improved cylinder to full choke tubes
• Premium components ensure reliable ignition and extraction

Field performance demonstrates reliable expansion and penetration on medium-sized upland birds from 20 to 45 yards. The bismuth pellets maintain velocity better than steel through brush and cover, delivering consistent energy transfer for quick, clean harvests. Temperature stability remains consistent from early season heat through late-season cold snaps, maintaining ballistic performance across hunting conditions.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 12-gauge
• Shell length: 2¾ inches
• Shot weight: 1¼ ounces
• Shot size: #3 bismuth
• Muzzle velocity: 1,400 fps
• Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
• Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
• Primer: Non-corrosive

Upland hunters requiring non-toxic ammunition without performance compromises find the ballistic advantages of bismuth shot worth the premium over steel loads. Limited production runs make availability sporadic, particularly during peak hunting seasons when demand exceeds manufacturing capacity.