First Look: Hevi-Shot Hevi-Steel Layered Waterfowl Loads

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posted on October 23, 2024
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Hevi Steel Layered Waterfowl Lede

Hevi-Shot has added new product options in its Hevi-Steel Waterfowl lineup. The four new layered steel pellet loads, in 12- or 20-gauge, feature two different-sized steel pellets layered in the same shell, with dependable ignition and a unique Hevi-Shot wad to produce tight and reliable patterns.

“We make layered loads to maximize pattern density and increase down-range energy,” said Scott Turner, Hevi-Shot shotshell product line manager. “By layering two different shot sizes, we can tailor steel pellet shotshells to deliver a good balance of power—with the inclusion of the larger shot size—and pattern performance—with the smaller shot size—at a specific price point.”

Features of Hevi-Shot's Hevi-Steel layered shotshells include: precision steel pellets; clean-burning propellant; two layered shot sizes in BB and 2 or 2 and 4 for 12-gauge, and 2 and 4 or 3 and 5 for 20-gauge.

Technical Specifications:

  • Gauge: 12 Gauge
  • Shot Size: BB and 2, or 2 and 4
  • Shotshell Length: 3 inch / 76 mm
  • Muzzle Velocity: 1,450 fps
  • Type: Steel
  • Shot Charge: 1 3/8 Ounce
  • Density: 7.8 g/cc
  • Package Quantity: 25
  • Usage: Waterfowl
  • MSRP: $30.99
  • Gauge: 20 Gauge
  • Shot Size: 2 and 4, or 3 and 5
  • Shotshell Length: 3 in / 76 mm
  • Muzzle Velocity: 1,350 fps
  • Type: Steel
  • Shot Charge: 1 Ounce
  • Density: 7.8 g/cc
  • Package Quantity: 25
  • Usage: Waterfowl
  • MSRP: $27.99

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