Federal Ammunition Premium Turkey Heavyweight TSS shotshells in 12 gauge (brand part no. PTSSX195F-79) load a 3.5-inch, 2-1/2-ounce payload of blended #7 and #9 tungsten super shot built to put dense, lethal patterns on a gobbler’s head and neck at extended range. The Federal Premium loads start with the finest primers, subjected to more frequent inspections for dimensional tolerances and charge weight, paired with clean-burning propellants formulated to Federal’s stringent specifications. Heavyweight TSS is built around an 18 gm/cc tungsten-alloy pellet, 22 percent denser than standard tungsten and 56 percent denser than lead, delivering the highest pellet counts and the most energy at extreme range. The rear-braking FliteControl Flex wad performs flawlessly through ported and standard turkey chokes alike for the most consistent, deadly patterns possible. For hunters who want the tightest, most lethal pattern a 12 gauge can throw, this shotgun shells is built for the spring woods.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most common turkey-hunting gauge.
• The shell length is 3.5 inches, a magnum hull built for a full turkey payload.
• The shot weight is 2-1/2 ounces, a heavy magnum payload for dense patterns.
• The shot is a blend of #7 and #9 tungsten super shot, balancing pellet count against per-pellet energy.
• The shot material is 18 gm/cc tungsten super shot, 22 percent denser than standard tungsten and 56 percent denser than lead.
• The wad is Federal’s FliteControl Flex, a rear-braking design that patterns consistently through any turkey choke.
• Cost runs about $27.74 per round, reflecting the premium tungsten-alloy payload.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, the standard count for a premium turkey-specific load.
• Fifty boxes ship per case, letting hunters buy by the case for the season.
• Shipping weight per box runs 1.02 pounds, useful for hunters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this shell blend two shot sizes? Combining #7 and #9 TSS balances the extra pellet count of the smaller size against the added per-pellet energy of the larger one for a denser, more lethal pattern.

Do I need a special choke for Heavyweight TSS? No, the FliteControl Flex wad is built to pattern consistently through any standard or ported turkey choke.

Buy Federal Heavyweight TSS 12 Gauge 7/9 Shot

Spring turkey season rewards the hunter who can close the pattern at distance, and Heavyweight TSS is built specifically for that shot. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.