Why TSS

Why Old South TSS?

At Old South TSS, we believe exceptional hunting ammunition begins with exceptional components, careful load development, and an uncompromising commitment to consistency. Our Match Grade 18.1 g/cc Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells are built to take full advantage of one of the most impressive shot materials available to today's hunter. From component selection to the finished shell, our focus is on producing dense, uniform patterns and dependable shot-to-shot performance.

The extraordinary density of 18.1 TSS allows hunters to use smaller pellets while maintaining substantial downrange energy. Smaller pellets also mean significantly more pellets can be placed into a given payload, creating the potential for extremely dense patterns and excellent target coverage. When properly matched to the shotgun, choke, and hunting application, TSS can deliver an impressive combination of pellet count, penetration, retained energy, and pattern density that conventional shot materials can struggle to match.

Old South TSS brings that performance together with American-made ammunition, U.S.-based customer service, carefully developed loads, and our commitment to quality. Whether you're pursuing turkey, waterfowl, or upland game, our goal is to provide premium TSS ammunition that gives hunters confidence in the field. Old South TSS — Match Grade ammunition built around the remarkable capabilities of 18.1 TSS.

Top 10 Advantages of 18.1 TSS for Hunting

  1. Exceptional Density — At approximately 18.1 g/cc, TSS is substantially denser than lead, steel, bismuth, and many other common shot materials.
  2. Outstanding Pattern Density — Smaller TSS pellets allow more pellets in a given payload, helping produce extremely dense patterns.
  3. Higher Pellet Counts — Hunters can achieve considerably more pellets per ounce compared with larger conventional shot sizes.
  4. Excellent Penetration — The high density of TSS helps smaller pellets maintain the momentum and energy needed for effective penetration.
  5. Strong Downrange Energy Retention — TSS's density and small pellet size provide an excellent combination of retained velocity and energy.
  6. Smaller Pellets Can Do More — Hunters can often use smaller shot sizes than they would with traditional materials while maintaining effective terminal performance.
  7. More Pellets in the Effective Pattern — Increased pellet counts can provide greater target coverage when the load patterns well through the individual shotgun.
  8. Potential for Reduced Payloads & Recoil — The effectiveness of smaller TSS pellets makes it possible to develop lighter-payload and lower-recoil hunting loads without abandoning the advantages of tungsten.
  9. Versatility — TSS can be incorporated into specialized loads for turkey, waterfowl, upland hunting, sub-gauge shotguns, low-recoil applications, and certain vintage-gun applications when the ammunition is appropriately designed for the firearm and intended use.
  10. Premium Performance from Smaller Gauges — TSS can dramatically increase pellet count and pattern capability in 20, 28 and .410-bore hunting loads, making sub-gauge platforms particularly attractive for hunters seeking lighter, more compact setups.

Old South TSS — The Finest Custom Made TSS Ammunition.

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