HEVI-Shot HEVI-Metal Xtreme 12ga 3" #4
Steel-plus-bismuth hybrid — bismuth knockdown at near-steel price.
Quick specs
| Category | Ammunition |
| Brand | HEVI-Shot |
| Price | around $28 a box ($$) |
| Beginner score | 4/5 |
| Best for | Hunters wanting lead-free without the bismuth premium. |
The review
Steel-plus-bismuth hybrid — bismuth knockdown at near-steel price. The HEVI-Metal Xtreme 12ga 3" #4 from HEVI-Shot earns a slot in our ammunition category for hunters who want gear that's been tested in NorCal conditions and chosen for the way the sport actually plays out — long days, mixed terrain, wide temperature swings.
Best for: Hunters wanting lead-free without the bismuth premium. Pricing runs around $28 a box.
Where to buy
- Buy at Sportsman's Warehouse
- Buy at MidwayUSA
- Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- HEVI-Shot product page (brand-direct)
California reminder: check current CDFW non-lead requirements for your hunting unit before buying. Many CA upland zones now require non-lead shot.
CaliforniaUpland.com earns affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases at participating retailers (Sportsman's Warehouse, MidwayUSA, Bass Pro Shops, Bud's Gun Shop). Brand-direct and dealer-locator links are provided as a service and do not pay commission.