Hevi-Shot Hevi-Hammer Upland 12ga 2.75" #5

Hevi-Hammer Upland: Engineered for Upland Success

Hevi-Shot's Hevi-Hammer Upland represents a thoughtful approach to nontoxic shotshell design. This load pairs two materials in a single payload to deliver both pattern density and knockdown power where it matters most.

The Layered Advantage

The shell features a 15% high-density bismuth leading layer positioned over an 85% steel foundation. This arrangement is not arbitrary—the bismuth pellets are cast to match the shot size of the steel, creating a cohesive pattern that performs as intended downrange.

Performance Characteristics

• Knockdown Power: The bismuth layer delivers approximately 39% more energy than steel alone at 40 yards
• Pattern Density: The combination of materials produces improved pattern consistency, critical for clean, ethical kills
• Velocity: 1350 feet per second provides flat trajectory and reliable performance
• Shot Size: #5 shot is ideal for upland birds including pheasant, quail, and grouse
• Load: 1¼ ounce payload in a 2¾" shell

Why This Design Works

In regions where nontoxic shot is mandated or preferred, Hevi-Hammer Upland offers a genuine performance advantage over steel-only loads. The bismuth layer acts as a high-density leading edge, concentrating energy where your shot string makes contact with the target.

Specifications

• Gauge: 12
• Shell Length: 2¾"
• Shot Weight: 1¼ ounces
• Shot Size: #5
• Velocity: 1350 fps
• Count: 25 shells per box

Choose Hevi-Hammer Upland when you want the confidence that comes from ammunition engineered for the specific demands of upland hunting.