The Hevi-Shot HEVI-18 TSS Turkey 28 Gauge 3-Inch No. 7 Shot (brand part no. HS7287) proves the sub-gauge 28 gauge can hang with a full-power 12 gauge in the turkey woods when it is loaded with Tungsten Super Shot. Hevi-Shot packs this 1-1/4 oz shell with ultra-dense 18 g/cc tungsten pellets in the No. 7 size, delivering 231 pellets per shot for a pattern density that lead shot simply cannot match at this payload weight. Turkey hunters running lightweight 28 gauge guns can now carry that reduced weight and recoil into the blind without giving up range or lethality on a longbeard.

Key Specifications

• Built for 28 gauge, 3-inch shotguns, matching the growing lineup of sub-gauge turkey guns on the market.
• Loaded with No. 7 Tungsten Super Shot, a size chosen to maximize pattern density for turkey-sized vital zones.
• Carries a 1-1/4 oz payload, a full charge for the 28 gauge platform.
• Pellets are pressed to 18 g/cc density, far denser than lead, which is what lets a smaller shell hit as hard as heavier lead loads.
• Delivers approximately 231 pellets per shot, giving dense pattern coverage on a turkey’s head and neck.
• Leaves the muzzle at 1,200 fps, a velocity tuned for consistent pattern formation with TSS.
• Uses a friction-reducing spherical buffer around the shot column to prevent pellet deformation and keep patterns tight.
• Effective on gobblers out to 50-plus yards, extending the practical range of a 28 gauge well beyond typical lead loads.
• Packaged 5 rounds per box, right-sized for a spring turkey season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 28 gauge really take longbeards at distance with this load? Yes. The 18 g/cc tungsten density lets No. 7 TSS shot carry lethal energy well past 50 yards, closing the gap with heavier 12 gauge turkey loads.

What shot size is loaded in this shell? No. 7 Tungsten Super Shot, chosen for high pellet counts on a turkey’s small vital area.

Does this load work in any 28 gauge turkey gun? It is built for any 28 gauge shotgun chambered for 3-inch shells; always pattern it through your specific gun and choke before the season.

Buy the Hevi-Shot HEVI-18 TSS Turkey 28 Gauge 3-Inch No. 7 Shot

For hunters chasing the challenge of sub-gauge turkey hunting, HEVI-18 TSS removes the old excuse that a 28 gauge cannot reach out far enough. The tungsten density does the heavy lifting so the lighter gun and shell still put a dense, lethal pattern on target. Grab a box or two from our Hevi-Shot selection in the shotgun shells department, shipped direct from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.