Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth 12 Gauge 3in 1-1/8oz #3 Shot

Federal‘s Premium HEVI-Bismuth line in 12 gauge (brand part no. PHBX244 3) loads a 3-inch shell with 1-1/8 ounces of #3 bismuth shot at 1,350 feet per second for hunters who want one shell that handles both upland birds and waterfowl. Federal sources the bismuth for this line through its partnership with HEVI-Shot, the industry leader in pellet technology, delivering a dense 9.6 grams-per-cubic-centimeter pellet without compromising performance the way some non-toxic alternatives can. That density lets the load hit with authority on everything from pheasant to ducks working a decoy spread, all from a single non-toxic shell. For 12 gauge hunters who want one load that covers a mixed-bag day, this shotgun shells load is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, the most common all-purpose hunting platform.
• The shell length is 3 inches, holding a full magnum-length payload.
• The shot size is #3, a versatile size across upland birds and waterfowl.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a solid charge of dense bismuth shot.
• The shot density runs 9.6 grams per cubic centimeter, sourced through Federal’s partnership with HEVI-Shot.
• Federal builds this shell to hit both upland birds and waterfowl, not just one type of game.
• Cost runs about $2.56 per round, in line with premium non-toxic shotshells.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a solid count for a season’s worth of hunts.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.5 pounds, useful for hunters ordering multiple boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bismuth shot legal for waterfowl hunting? Yes, bismuth is an approved non-toxic shot material under federal waterfowl regulations.

Can this load handle both upland birds and waterfowl? Yes, Federal builds HEVI-Bismuth specifically to perform on both, making it a practical choice for a mixed-bag hunt.

Why does shot density matter? Denser pellets like this 9.6 g/cc bismuth carry more energy per pellet than lighter non-toxic materials at the same size, closing the performance gap with lead.

Buy Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth 12 Gauge 3in 1-1/8oz #3 Shot

A mixed-bag hunt shouldn’t mean switching shells between birds, and HEVI-Bismuth’s density is built to handle whatever flies. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.