Hevi-Shot (Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Alloy)

Avail. through B.P. or Prec. reloading but very expensive and not worth the expense IMHO.....the only way it would pay is if you are wanting to use an antique type gun for waterfowl, where you have no option. For waterfowling with a modern gun, factory steel is a much better option.
 
B.P is Ballistic Products. Ben, you're just a little off with the advice on older doubles. Tungsten Matrix is OK for older soft steel guns, Hevi shot is NOT! It is actually heavier than lead and harder than steel and should not be shot in any gun not rated for steel shot. Tungsten Matrix is a softer, lead equivalent shot, and OK for older guns. I use #4 HS in my 16 ga. for geese. The advantage is that #4 HS is deadlier than #2 steel and has many more pellets per shell. Important in the smaller gauge guns. But the price is very steep.
 
Longwalker said:
B.P is Ballistic Products. Ben, you're just a little off with the advice on older doubles. Tungsten Matrix is OK for older soft steel guns, Hevi shot is NOT! It is actually heavier than lead and harder than steel and should not be shot in any gun not rated for steel shot. Tungsten Matrix is a softer, lead equivalent shot, and OK for older guns.
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I believe that Bismuth is again available and would be a better choice for older doubles. It is also basically the equivalent of lead and is an alternative to HS or steel.
 
I know about the proper shot to use in old doubles, as I use it myself, I was generalizing about all non toxic shot, i have used bismuth in my old London best double w/damascus, but have run out and won't pay the high price. If the plastic matrix was avail. it would work, but, again would be too expensive. So I'm semi-retiring my old guns(at least for waterfowl), and in with the new and steel shot(yeack!!)
 
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