New addition March 15, 2008: 20 gauge 1-oz load ballistics comparison with 12 gauge 3 1/2-inch steel - click here

We developed Tungsten Super Shot after testing, both in the field and on the patterning board, virtually every legal shot pellet type available. There are three critical factors that govern a hunter's success in the harvesting of game. These factors are:

1. The capability of pellets to cleanly dispatch game at a given range.
2. Adequate pattern density to assure hits on vitals provided that:
3. The shooter can put the shotload on target.

Super Shot provides the physical properties to deliver the best in all three.

• PENETRATION
Tungsten Super Shot pellets provide extremely high energy density (see treatise below on Energy Density ) to insure that pellet penetration to and through the vitals is achieved at any conceivable range. Simply put, TSS pellets penetrate similar to lead pellets that are four to five sizes larger (see ballistic comparison tables below). During the 2006 Waterfowl season we shot Geese, including large Canada’s, with TSS number seven shot. The results were excellent. Even at angles that made penetration critical, and ranges over 50 yards, the super dense pellets got the job done. As a result of these findings we have developed our Super Sabot™ loads. New for this year, we have added size eight pellets designed to take ducks and large upland game cleanly at extended ranges. With penetration superior to lead number four shot, and 250 pellets per ounce the eights will be devastating.

• PATTERN DENSITY
There are twice as many no.7 TSS pellets in one ounce of shot as there are in one ounce of lead no.2’s (183 versus 88). As noted in the comparison tables, TSS no.7 pellets will out penetrate lead no.2 shot. Based on parity of pellet penetration, TSS delivers 10 gauge magnum pellet counts from a one ounce load of shot. Better yet, since TSS pellets have near perfect shape, identical weight, and will not deform, virtually every pellet stays in the pattern contributing to the lethality of the load.

Extensive studies have been conducted by Tom Roster to determine required pellet counts/ pattern densities to provide reliable kills with steel shot pellets. Roster's studies indicate that pellet counts of 60-65 pellets are in a 30” circle are required for large geese at long range. Similarly, pellet counts of 85-90 are required in the 30” circle for large ducks at long range.

It is our belief, at Tungsten Super Shot, that these pellet counts are valid regardless of shot type. It is very difficult to throw a pattern of LESS than 70 percent at 40 yards with TSS pellets, even when using a cylinder bore. We do not drop below minimum pellet counts until our pattern percentages hit 36 percent. This is why we preach that you DO NOT NEED CHOKE at normal ranges with TSS.

• THE BOTTOM LINE
- Tungsten Super Shots superior density provides superior pellet penetration.
- Superior penetration allows the use of smaller pellets.
- Smaller pellets allow higher pellet counts per load.
- Higher pellet counts allow for denser and larger patterns.
- Tungsten Super Shot is the ultimate pellet projectile.

• ABILITY TO HIT THE TARGET Super Shot loads enhance the ability of the shooter to place the load on target in two distinct ways. Super Shot RETAINS ITS VELOCITY better than any other shot media. It gets to the target quicker for any given launch velocity. Super Shot provides its performance at a 50% OR GREATER REDUCTION IN RECOIL to any load of competing shot that would "hope" to match Super Shot performance. The reduced level of recoil WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER SHOOTER. No matter how Macho we think we are, the human mind does not appreciate getting hammered in the shoulder and cheek bone. It is instinctive to avoid that situation. Super Shot loads will help you KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN where it needs to be and reduce the tendency to pull off target "jerking the gun down" to avoid the blow.

We highly encourage all potential customers to pattern Super Shot loads "side by side" with their current favorite.