HEVI-Steel Upland 12 gauge 2.75-inch steel shotshells (part no. HS61233) drive a 1-1/8 ounce payload of #3 shot to 1,350 feet per second for fast-flushing upland birds like dove and quail. Environ Metal Inc builds HEVI-Steel pellets to a denser 7.8 g/cc specification than standard steel shot, launched from a dedicated wad engineered for exceptionally tight patterns. For dove fields and quail coveys, these shotgun shells are built for speed and pattern density.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard chambering for the widest range of upland shotguns.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, fitting any 12 gauge chamber.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounce, a solid steel payload for upland birds.
• The shot size is #3 steel, sized for fast-flushing dove and quail.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 1,350 feet per second, pushed faster than competing steel loads for hard-flying birds.
• The HEVI-Shot wad is engineered for exceptionally tight, consistent patterns.
• The steel pellets run 7.8 g/cc density, denser than standard steel shot for more consistent patterns.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a solid morning in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why push steel shot faster for upland hunting? Higher velocity makes it easier to connect on fast, hard-flying birds like dove and quail and delivers more downrange energy on impact.

Is HEVI-Steel denser than standard steel shot? Yes, HEVI-Steel pellets run at 7.8 g/cc, denser than typical steel shot, which the dedicated wad and manufacturing process are built to pattern tightly.

Buy HEVI-Steel Upland 12 Gauge #3 Steel Shells

When doves are racing across a field or quail erupt at your feet, speed and pattern density both matter, and HEVI-Steel Upland is built for exactly that moment. Load up for the next covey rise. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.