The Hevi-Shot HEVI-18 TSS Turkey 12 Gauge 3.5-Inch No. 9 Shot (brand part no. HS4509) brings the same 18 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot technology found in Hevi-Shot’s sub-gauge loads to a full-power 3.5-inch 12 gauge magnum shell. Turkey hunters running a 12 gauge magnum gun get the benefit of both a heavy 2-1/4 oz payload and ultra-dense tungsten pellets, a combination that pushes effective range well beyond what a comparable lead turkey load can deliver. With 815 pellets in every shell, this load is built for hunters who want maximum pattern density on a gobbler at the outer edge of shotgun range.

Key Specifications

• Built for 12 gauge, 3.5-inch magnum shotguns, the heaviest-hitting 12 gauge turkey platform available.
• Loaded with No. 9 Tungsten Super Shot, chosen to maximize pellet count for dense turkey patterns.
• Carries a full 2-1/4 oz payload, taking full advantage of the 3.5-inch magnum case capacity.
• Delivers approximately 815 pellets per shell, an exceptionally high pellet count for extended-range coverage.
• Pellets are pressed to 18 g/cc density, allowing smaller shot sizes to retain lethal energy at long range.
• Leaves the muzzle at 1,250 fps, tuned for consistent TSS pattern formation from a magnum hull.
• Uses a friction-reducing spherical buffer to protect pellets from deformation and preserve tight patterns.
• Purpose-built for extended-range turkey hunting where a standard lead load starts losing pattern density.
• Packaged 5 rounds per box, ready for spring gobbler season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from the 28 gauge HEVI-18 loads? This is a full 3.5-inch 12 gauge magnum shell, giving it a larger 2-1/4 oz payload and higher total pellet count than the sub-gauge HEVI-18 offerings.

How many pellets does this shell put on target? Approximately 815 pellets of No. 9 tungsten shot per shell, among the densest turkey patterns available in a factory load.

Does my shotgun need to be rated for 3.5-inch shells? Yes, this load requires a 12 gauge shotgun and choke rated for 3.5-inch magnum shells; always pattern-test before hunting season.

Buy the Hevi-Shot HEVI-18 TSS Turkey 12 Gauge 3.5-Inch No. 9 Shot

When a longbeard hangs up right at the edge of range, pattern density is what closes the deal, and this magnum HEVI-18 load is built to deliver it. The combination of a heavy payload and ultra-dense tungsten pellets gives hunters real confidence on longer shots. Pick one up from our Hevi-Shot selection of shotgun shells, shipped direct from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.