HEVI-Shot’s HEVI-Hammer Upland line in 12 gauge (brand part no. HS29125) loads a 3-inch shell with 1-1/8 ounces of #5 shot, blending steel and bismuth pellets in a single payload for upland hunters who want more than plain steel delivers. HEVI-Shot layers 15% high-density bismuth shot over 85% steel pellets of the same size, giving the pattern a leading edge of denser material that hits noticeably harder without the cost of an all-bismuth load. That bismuth layer alone packs nearly 50% more knockdown power than the steel layer at 40 yards, closing the performance gap steel shot normally leaves on tougher upland birds. For upland hunters who want extra knockdown without stepping up to a premium all-bismuth shell, these shotgun shells split the difference.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most common and versatile upland shotgun bore.
• The shell length is 3 inches, a magnum-length hull for extra payload.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a solid charge for upland work.
• The shot size is #5, matched across both the steel and bismuth pellets.
• The payload blends 15% bismuth over 85% steel, layering density onto a steel base.
• The bismuth layer alone delivers nearly 50% more knockdown power than the steel layer at 40 yards.
• Cost runs about $1.58 per round, priced between plain steel and premium all-bismuth loads.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a full day in the field.
• Shipping weight per box runs 2.62 pounds, useful for hunters ordering multiple boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bismuth layer for? It packs nearly 50% more knockdown power than the steel layer at 40 yards, adding punch a plain steel load can’t match.

Is this shell all bismuth? No, it blends 15% bismuth over 85% steel pellets of the same shot size, balancing performance and cost.

Buy HEVI-Shot HEVI-Hammer Upland 12 Gauge 3in #5 Shot

Plain steel leaves knockdown power on the table, and HEVI-Hammer’s bismuth layer is built to reclaim it without the cost of an all-bismuth shell. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.