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Hevi-Shot’s original 12 density Tungsten revolutionized waterfowl ammunition. Now, hunters can get this legendary product in affordable 25-round boxes with the company’s new Hevi-XII tungsten waterfowl loads.

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

On Friday, the stores will be jam-packed with folks looking for the best deals they can find on Christmas gifts, while Monday will see a similar flurry of activity from behind computer screens. We here at American Hunter figured we’d lend a helping hand, with the sportsman’s guide to Black Friday, and Cyber Monday gift-buying.

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

If you’re new to shotgunning, you need to know what you’re buying to ensure you’re using the ideal load for your shotgun and intended purpose. Here’s a detailed guide to all the information provided on a box of shells.

A solid understanding of shotshells will make you a better hunter. Here’s a detailed look at each of the five primary components.

Packed with pure TSS, in shot sizes determined to optimize spread and knockdown power, these new super-dense loads are Browning’s answer to the increasingly trendy premium shell market, and they allow hunters to push their turkey-taking to limits that, to date, only TSS can reach.

While Federal itself offers factory TSS loads in a wide selection of gauges and payloads, the Custom Shop takes the selection even further, with hard to find loads such as 12-gauge 2 3/4-inc, 28-gauge or 16-gauge loads.

Federal has expanded its Black Cloud TSS line of waterfowl loads to include a 20-gauge offering, that will blend 60-percent heavyweight No. 9 TSS pellets with 40-percent No. 3 FliteStopper steel.