Tungsten super shot is a metal alloy that mixes tungsten, nickel, and iron into a pellet form. What is tungsten super shot made of? Tungsten super shot is a mix of 90% tungsten, 5% nickel, and 5% iron. Tungsten pellets are alloyed with other metals, such as nickel and iron, to create TSS pellets. The […]
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Tungsten Super Shot Pellet Size Chart
Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) pellets used for waterfowl, turkey, and predator hunting range from #11 shot up to #2 shot. #11 shot is the smallest TSS pellet used for hunting, while #2 shot is largest. The diameter of a TSS pellet can vary, but is normally within the tolerances of similar steel and lead shot […]
Tungsten Super Shot Equivalent Chart for Lead and Steel
Due to the large difference in density between Tungsten Super Shot (TSS), Lead, and Steel pellets, it can be difficult choosing the appropriate equivalent. This TSS equivalent chart shows the corresponding pellet sizes for Lead and Steel shot that are most similar to Tungsten Super Shot. The general rule of thumb when determining equivalent pellet […]
How Hard is Tungsten Super Shot? (Surprising Answer!)
QUICK SUMMARY ↬ Tungsten Super Shot is harder than both steel and lead, which makes shotgun barrel damage a real concern. Let’s break down the hardness of TSS – focusing on the Vickers hardness test – while giving tips to reduce the chances of barrel damage occurring with TSS shot. Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) is […]
TSS Shot Weight Chart for Shotshell Reloading
WaterfowlChoke compiled weight specs for Tungsten Super Shot pellets in grains to aid in shotshell reloading. Our TSS shot weight chart below includes weight measurements of popular TSS pellet sizes – from #10 through #5 shot. TSS Shot Weight Chart TSS Shot Size Pellet Weight (grains) 10 0.88 9 1.20 8 1.70 7 2.43 6 […]
How Many Shotgun Shells are in a Box? (Explained!)
Shotgun shells range from 5 to 25 shells per box depending on the ammo type. One of the top questions we get is how many shotgun shells are there in a box? First, it’s important to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The number of shells in a box can vary […]