Description
The HEVI-Shot Bismuth 410 3in 6 Shot shell, item HS19006, is a .410 bore, 3 inch small game load with 9/16 oz of #6 bismuth shot. It comes 25 rounds per box from HEVI-Shot, the Oregon maker known for dense, non-toxic hunting loads.
HEVI-Shot Bismuth 410 3in 6 Shot Overview
HEVI-Bismuth is a non-toxic alternative to steel for hunters who want more pellet energy or who shoot older shotguns. Bismuth is about 22 percent denser than steel, so you can drop down one shot size and keep the same lethality, which puts more pellets in the pattern. It is also softer than steel, and HEVI-Shot says its bismuth is safe to shoot in modern and classic guns, including many older doubles that should never see steel.
How HEVI-Bismuth Works
Bismuth sits between steel and lead in density. That extra weight per pellet means it holds energy better downrange than steel, while its softer nature behaves more like lead in the barrel and choke. Patterns tend to open more like lead, so the same choke you used with lead often works well. Bismuth is non-toxic and legal for waterfowl hunting across the United States.
Shot Size and Game
#6 is a small size with a high pellet count for small, fast birds at close range. In a .410, #6 bismuth suits doves, quail, woodcock and other small game at close range, where pattern density matters most. Pattern your gun with this load before the season, because every barrel and choke combination reacts a little differently.
Choke and Barrel Notes
Bismuth patterns much like lead, so the choke you used with lead often works well, and it is soft enough to be gentle on barrels and fixed chokes. HEVI-Shot rates its bismuth as safe in older shotguns, but have a vintage gun checked by a gunsmith if you have any doubt about its condition.
Chamber and Recoil
Fire this shell only in .410 bore shotguns chambered for 3 inch shells or longer. Never use it in a gun with a shorter chamber. A .410 shell kicks very little, which makes this load easy on new and young shooters. The small payload means shot placement and close range matter.
Regulations
Federal rules require non-toxic shot for migratory waterfowl hunting across the United States, and this load meets that requirement. Many states also require non-toxic shot on certain public lands and refuges for other game. Always check your state regulations, bag limits and any plug requirements before you hunt.
Patterning Tips
Before the season, shoot this load at a large paper target from the distance you expect to hunt. Count how many pellets land in a 30 inch circle and look for gaps that a bird could slip through. Try more than one choke if you can, and note where the center of the pattern lands compared with your point of aim. A few shells spent at the range build real confidence in the field.
About HEVI-Shot
HEVI-Shot is an American ammunition company based in Oregon that helped pioneer dense, non-toxic shot. Its lineup covers waterfowl, upland, turkey and predator loads in steel, bismuth, blended and tungsten-based shot, all built for hunters who need non-toxic shot that still performs.
Storage and Care
Store shotshells in a cool, dry place in their original boxes. Shells used in the field often get wet; let them dry before storing, and discard any with swollen or damaged hulls.
Specifications
- Brand: HEVI-Shot
- Line: HEVI-Bismuth
- Item number: HS19006
- Gauge: .410 bore
- Shell length: 3 inch
- Shot charge: 9/16 oz
- Shot size: #6
- Shot material: bismuth shot
- Count: 25 rounds per box
- UPC: 816383002643
- Photo note: one gallery photo shows a related HEVI-Shot load from the same family in a different shot size or gauge, included to show the packaging and shell style.
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of shotgun ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases or shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The HEVI-Shot Bismuth 410 3in 6 Shot is a great fit for hunters who carry a light .410 for small birds and small game and need a non-toxic load.
Buy the HEVI-Shot Bismuth 410 3in 6 Shot at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the HEVI-Shot Bismuth 410 3in 6 Shot online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more shotgun shells. For factory details, visit HEVI-Shot.
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