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Game Steel 12 Gauge Shotgun Ammo - Game Steel 12 Gauge 2-3/4'''' 1oz #6 Shot 25/Box
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SKU: 430112887
Overview
Built for hunters who need a lead-free option, this 12 gauge shotshell is suited to wetlands and other areas where lead is restricted. It uses steel shot and is intended for waterfowl, thrush, partridge, and pheasant hunting. The load is offered in a 2-3/4 inch, 1 oz, #6 shot configuration, with 25 shells per box.
Why Hunters Choose the Bioammo
Steel Shot
Construction suits wetlands and other
Configured 12
Gauge, 2-3/4 inch shotshell use
1 Oz
#6 shot load provided in
Suitable Waterfowl,
Thrush, partridge, and pheasant hunting
Offered Bioammo
Under the Game Steel Pheasant
Key Features
- 12 gauge shotshell with steel shot for wetlands or lead-restricted areas.
- Designed for accuracy, performance, and effectiveness.
- Suitable for waterfowl, thrush, partridge, and pheasant.
- Packaged as 25 shells per box.
- Game Steel Pheasant load from Bioammo.
Best Used For
- Hunters needing steel-shot ammunition for wetlands or lead-restricted areas
- Waterfowl hunters looking for a 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch 1 oz #6 shot load
- Upland hunters pursuing pheasant, partridge, or thrush with a steel-shot option
- Shooters wanting a boxed 25-round load for field use and range preparation
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | Bioammo |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Intended Game | Waterfowl, thrush, partridge, pheasant |
| Quantity | 25/Box |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4" |
| Shot Material | Steel |
| Shot Size | #6 |
| Shot Weight | 1 oz |
| Use Case | Wetlands or areas with restrictions on the use of lead |
Pros
- Steel shot construction suits wetlands and other lead-restricted areas.
- Configured for 12 gauge, 2-3/4 inch shotshell use.
- 1 oz #6 shot load provided in a 25-round box.
- Suitable for waterfowl, thrush, partridge, and pheasant hunting.
- Offered by Bioammo under the Game Steel Pheasant line.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Uses steel shot, so it is intended for wetlands or other areas where lead is restricted rather than for general-purpose lead-shot use.
- The load is specified as 2-3/4 inch, 1 oz, #6 shot, so it is a fixed configuration and may not suit hunters looking for a different payload or shot size.
- The product description focuses on pheasant and similar game, with waterfowl also mentioned, so it is a more specialized option than a broad all-around shotshell.
- Packaged 25 rounds per box, which may be convenient for field use but requires planning if you need larger quantities for a season or range session.
Suggested Comparisons
- Lead-free steel shot shotgun ammo
- Waterfowl shotshells
- Upland game shotshells
- 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch shotshells
Suggested Accessories
- Shotgun shell box
- Shotshell ammo pouch
- Shell carrier
- Hearing protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is this 12 gauge shotshell intended for?
The product is described as ideal for waterfowl, thrush, partridge, and pheasant.
Is this ammo intended for areas where lead shot is restricted?
Yes. The description says it uses steel shot for wetlands or areas with restrictions on the use of lead.
What gauge and load details are provided in the product title?
The title lists it as 12 gauge, 2-3/4 inch, 1 oz, #6 shot, sold in a 25-round box.
Does the source data specify the exact performance characteristics of this ammo?
No. The source says it is designed for accuracy, performance, and effectiveness, but it does not provide detailed performance specifications.
Who makes this ammunition?
The manufacturer listed in the source data is Bioammo.