TSS Hub
What is TSS?
TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot — a premium, nontoxic pellet material with a density of 18 g/cc or greater. Engineered for maximum lethality, tight patterns, and ethical harvests.
Why TSS Outperforms Steel, Bismuth & Other Nontoxic Shot
1. Density = Penetration
Denser pellets retain velocity and punch deeper — lethal hits even at extended ranges.
- Steel: ~7.8 g/cc
- Bismuth: ~9.6–9.8 g/cc
- Lead: ~11.3 g/cc
- TSS: ~18.0–18.1 g/cc (Over 1.5X denser than lead, 2X denser than steel)
2. Smaller Pellets = More Hits
TSS density allows smaller pellets (#8–#9) without losing penetration. Smaller pellets = more per ounce = denser patterns & higher odds of vital hits.
3. Extended Range
TSS patterns hold together farther and hit harder at 40–70 yards than steel or bismuth. Steel at 50 yards may wound — TSS still kills cleanly.
4. Lighter Guns, Smaller Gauges
Hunt waterfowl, turkeys, upland birds, and predators with a .410 or 28 gauge — outperforming a 12 gauge with other shot. Less recoil, full lethality.
5. Ethical Harvest
Quick, clean kills. TSS drastically reduces cripples, even at longer distances or on tough birds. Less wounded game = better conservation.
Bottom line: Maximum lethality, gauge flexibility, and confident ethical shots — TSS wins. Steel is cheap. Bismuth is better. TSS is elite.
Recommended TSS Pellet Sizes
The most important factor is ensuring at least 1–2 pellets hit a lethal area: head/neck, heart/lungs, or spine. Here are our recommendations based on experience:
| Pellet Size | Game Type / Use | Optimal Range |
|---|---|---|
| #9.5 TSS | Waterfowl inside decoys | ≤35 yards |
| #9 TSS | Ducks, geese & cranes, pheasants flying away | Ducks 65 yds, geese/cranes 45 yds, pheasants 40 yds |
| #8.5 TSS | Ducks, geese & cranes, pheasants flying away | Ducks 75 yds, geese/cranes 55 yds, pheasants 50 yds |
| #8 TSS | Ducks, geese & cranes, swans, pheasants flying away | Ducks 85 yds, geese/cranes 65 yds, swans 35 yds, pheasants 60 yds |
| #7 TSS | Ducks, geese & cranes, swans, pheasants flying away | Ducks 100 yds, geese/cranes 75 yds, swans 50 yds, pheasants 70 yds |
| #6 TSS | Ducks, geese & cranes, swans, pheasants, coyotes/foxes | Ducks 115 yds, geese/cranes 90 yds, swans 75 yds, pheasants 85 yds, coyotes/foxes 60 yds |
| #3 TSS | Coyotes / foxes | 90+ yards |
Pellet Material Comparison
| Material | Density (g/cc) | Penetration | Optimal Pellet Size | Recommended Use | Optimal Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | ~7.8 | Low | #BB | Budget waterfowl, short-range | 50 yds |
| Bismuth | ~9.6–9.8 | Moderate | #2 | Waterfowl, moderate range | 50 yds |
| Lead | ~11.3 | High | #5 | Waterfowl, upland birds (pre-ban) | 50 yds |
| TSS | ~18.0–18.1 | Extreme | #9 | Waterfowl, turkeys, upland, predators — superior range & lethality | 50 yds |