Magnum Blend Hevi Shot Shells ?

[slangstrang]

I have tried to look up everything I can about why they are "heavier than lead". I can't find where they are a different metal or coated in anything either. Any ideas why they claim to be heavier than lead?

 

[Andy S.]

Hevi-Shot is comprised of tungsten alloy, nickel and iron and the pellets are very hard. They are also denser than lead, 12 gram per cubic centimeter, compared to 11 grams for cubic centimeter, thus 10% more dense overall.

 

[Andy S.]

FWIW, I have used MagBlends a lot over the last 5-10 years and I can assure they are a fine shell for turkey hunting. In my opinion, the best commercially available shell for the 12 GA out there.

 

[REN]

FWIW, I have used MagBlends a lot over the last 5-10 years and I can assure they are a fine shell for turkey hunting. In my opinion, the best commercially available shell for the 12 GA out there.

agreed, i have used them for about 7 years now and love them.

 

[slangstrang]

Thanks guys. My work (TN Farmers Coop) distributes for Hevi-Shot so I got some samples to use but was curious on the metal. Being a tungsten alloy would explain the good patterns and the higher cost. I appreciate all the info!

 

[whiskey]

Thanks guys. My work (TN Farmers Coop) distributes for Hevi-Shot so I got some samples to use but was curious on the metal. Being a tungsten alloy would explain the good patterns and the higher cost. I appreciate all the info!

Make sure your choke is compatible. Some chokes are "Lead Only."


"So he cocked both his pistols, spit in the dirt, and walked out in to the street."

 

[Roost 1]

Thanks guys. My work (TN Farmers Coop) distributes for Hevi-Shot so I got some samples to use but was curious on the metal. Being a tungsten alloy would explain the good patterns and the higher cost. I appreciate all the info!

Well now if thats the case, they are no good at all. They will ruin your barrel.. Just send them to me to be safe, my barrel is already ruined.

 

[slangstrang]

Thanks guys. My work (TN Farmers Coop) distributes for Hevi-Shot so I got some samples to use but was curious on the metal. Being a tungsten alloy would explain the good patterns and the higher cost. I appreciate all the info!

Well now if thats the case, they are no good at all. They will ruin your barrel.. Just send them to me to be safe, my barrel is already ruined.

Ha I will keep that in mind Roost!

 

[TLRanger]

Heavi Shot pellets are 10% heavier than lead? Does that mean there are 10% fewer pellets in each shell?

Example: two ounces of #5 lead shot have 200 pellets
two ounces of #5 heavi shot have 180 pellets

I am just using the pellet counts as an example. I have no idea how many pellets are in a two ounce load of either.

Does the penetration of the heavier pellet offset the number of lead pellet?

Just full of questions! :?

 

[deerhunter10]

I may be wrong but I actually think they have more shot in them then lead.

 

[Roost 1]

I may be wrong but I actually think they have more shot in them then lead.

Mostly 7s..

 

[Bone Collector]

Heavi Shot pellets are 10% heavier than lead? Does that mean there are 10% fewer pellets in each shell?

Example: two ounces of #5 lead shot have 200 pellets
two ounces of #5 heavi shot have 180 pellets

I am just using the pellet counts as an example. I have no idea how many pellets are in a two ounce load of either.

Does the penetration of the heavier pellet offset the number of lead pellet?

Just full of questions! :?

Mag Blends are a blend of shot sizes 5,6,7's thus the name mag blend. You get more shot, because the #6's and #7's are smaller . As far as s how the mag blend #5 compares to a lead #5 I have no idea.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Hevi-Shot came out with a different Mag Blend load this year that has 4, 5 & 7 shot in it as compared to the original 5, 6 & 7 shot load. So be sure you know what your buying.

 

[Andy S.]

Heavi Shot pellets are 10% heavier than lead? Does that mean there are 10% fewer pellets in each shell?

Example: two ounces of #5 lead shot have 200 pellets
two ounces of #5 heavi shot have 180 pellets

Generally speaking yes, but not exactly 10% every time.

For this example, the following holds true:

Lead #5: 173 pellets/oz
Hevi-Shot #5: 159 pellets/oz

Does the penetration of the heavier pellet offset the number of lead pellet?

As long as your pattern is sufficient at the distances you plan to shoot, I'd say yes.

 

[Andy S.]

Hevi-Shot came out with a different Mag Blend load this year that has 4, 5 & 7 shot in it as compared to the original 5, 6 & 7 shot load.

Good point SK, but only offered in 12 GA shells at the moment. I have no experience with the new 4x5x7, but don't see how it could be that much better than the original 5x6x7.

 

[REN]

there was a rumor that they had a large surplus of 4 shot which lead to a new shell coming out that would help alleviate that issue for them. not many people where buying straight 4 shot.

 

[SKFOOTER]

And it hasn't been advertised all that much either. It's as if Hevi-Shot hopes the buying public purchases this new loading without noticing that the 5's have been replaced by the 4's.

 

[Spurhunter]

The 4x5x7 blends are $2 a box cheaper than 5x6x7 where I buy my shells (Roger's). I think REN is right. They are trying to ditch some 4 shot.

 

[TheLBLman]

FWIW, I have used MagBlends a lot over the last 5-10 years and I can assure they are a fine shell for turkey hunting. In my opinion, the best commercially available shell for the 12 GA out there.

They are great turkey shells, and seem to pattern well in most guns, but "best" commercially available shell out there? :mrgreen:

Maybe, but I prefer the Federal Heavyweight in straight #7s, believing they're more "effective" in 12 gauge, and without any doubt, the most effective 20 ga turkey shell "commercially" available.

 

[timberghost35]

I have been shooting them for several years. Alot of our public land here in WTN makes you shoot non-lead shells. When I started hunting that land, thats the first ones i grabbed. I have never looked back. I will say this tho, my step-father went out last yr and all Bass Pro had was Heavyweight #7's. He bought some and killed a bird the next morning. He said those were some great shells too.