S&B .12/70 STEEL SHOTS 32 G

S&B 12/70 Steel Shots 32 g is a lead-free steel shot hunting cartridge for use in areas where the use of lead shot is restricted or non-toxic shot material is required. Within the product family, you can choose between 3.30, 3.81, and 4.06 mm shot sizes, with the two larger shot sizes having a velocity of 415 m/s.

Suitable for use in

• 12/70 gauge smoothbore firearms

• Areas requiring lead-free shot

• Hunting on wetlands according to applicable regulations

• Bird hunting

• Small game hunting

• For hunters who prefer a 32-gram steel shot load

• For checking the shot pattern of the firearm

• For comparing different steel shot sizes

• For 12/76 gauge firearms if the manufacturer allows the use of 12/70 ammunition

• For 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants, only for firearms marked with Steel Shot

Why choose S&B 12/70 Steel Shots 32 g?

• Lead-free steel shot load

• Three selectable shot sizes

• 32-gram shot load

• Velocity of 415 m/s for the two larger variants

• Plastic shot container

• Star crimp

• 12.5 mm high metal base

• Standard 12/70 cartridge

• Suitable for areas requiring non-toxic shot material

• Each shot size has a separate product code

• 25 cartridges per box

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot

• Product family: Steel Shots 32

• Product family code: V0665X2

• Gauge: 12/70

• Cartridge type: steel shot cartridge

• Shot material: steel

• Lead-free shot load: yes

• Shot load weight: 32 g

• Selectable shot sizes: 3.30 / 3.81 / 4.06 mm

• Velocity for 3.30 mm variant: 370 m/s

• Velocity for 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants: 415 m/s

• Container material: plastic

• Closure: star crimp

• Metal base height: 12.5 mm

• Required chamber length: at least 70 mm

• Main purpose: lead-free shot hunting according to applicable requirements

• Cartridges per box: 25

Selectable shot sizes

3.30 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 370 m/s

• Smallest shot currently available from the manufacturer

• Highest number of pellets with the same 32-gram load

• Enables the densest shot pattern among the three variants

• The manufacturer does not require a firearm with a Steel Shot marking for this variant

• Compatibility with the firearm and choke should still be checked in the user manual

3.81 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 415 m/s

• Medium choice among the three shot sizes

• Each individual pellet is heavier than in the 3.30 mm variant

• Use only in firearms marked "Steel Shot" or "Billes d’Acier"

• Chokes permitted by the firearm manufacturer must also be checked

• Currently the selectable variant on the Jahipaun product card

4.06 mm

• Manufacturer-stated velocity: 415 m/s

• Largest shot currently available from the manufacturer

• Lowest number of pellets with the same 32-gram load

• Heaviest individual pellet among the three variants

• Use only in firearms marked "Steel Shot" or "Billes d’Acier"

• Choke compatibility must be confirmed before use

Packaging

• Cartridges per box: 25

• Boxes per transport case: 10

• Cartridges per transport case: 250

• Transport case weight: approximately 12.0 kg

• The manufacturer does not disclose retail box dimensions

• Packaging details are the same for all three variants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 3.30, 3.81, and 4.06 mm steel shot?

Smaller pellets fit more into a 32-gram load, which may provide a denser shot pattern. Larger pellets are fewer in number, but each individual pellet is heavier. The actual result depends on the barrel, choke, shooting distance, and ammunition batch.

Why do the variants have different velocities?

The manufacturer states a velocity of 370 m/s for the 3.30 mm variant and 415 m/s for the 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants. Therefore, always refer to the data published for the selected shot size.

Can steel shot be used in any smoothbore firearm?

No. The firearm manufacturer must allow the use of steel shot. S&B states that the 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants are for use only in firearms marked "Steel Shot" or "Billes d’Acier." Always check the firearm manual and choke marking as well.

Can steel shot be used with a full choke?

Only if the firearm and choke manufacturer clearly allows it. Using large steel shot with an unsuitable or too tight choke can damage the firearm. Compatibility is especially important for the 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants.

Is 32 g steel shot better than 28 g?

Not necessarily. The 32-gram load contains more shot mass, but may produce stronger recoil. The 28-gram variant has a lighter load and a manufacturer-stated velocity of 420 m/s. The best choice depends on the shot pattern and use conditions.

What does 32 g mean?

This indicates the total mass of the steel shot load in the cartridge. It is not the amount of gunpowder or the mass of a single pellet.

How many pellets are in one cartridge?

The manufacturer does not disclose the exact number of pellets. All variants have a 32-gram load, so the 3.30 mm variant contains more pellets than the 3.81 or 4.06 mm variants.

Can a 12/70 cartridge be used in a 12/76 firearm?

In general, a shorter 12/70 cartridge can be used in a firearm with a 12/76 chamber, but always confirm compatibility from the firearm markings and manual. A longer 12/76 cartridge must not be used in a firearm with only a 12/70 chamber.

Does lead-free mean the entire cartridge is plastic-free?

No. Lead-free refers to the shot material. The cartridge uses a plastic container and other components may also remain in nature after use.

When is S&B 12/70 Steel Shots 32 g the right choice?

This product family is suitable for hunters who need a lead-free steel shot in 12/70 gauge and prefer a 32-gram load. The 3.30 mm variant offers the highest pellet count, the 3.81 mm balances pellet count and individual pellet mass, and the 4.06 mm uses the largest pellets of the three.

The 28-gram Steel Shots may be a better choice if a lighter and faster load is preferred. The 12/76 Magnum variants are suitable only for firearms with the appropriate chamber and may produce stronger recoil.

Expert advice

Before using steel shot, check the firearm's Steel Shot marking, chamber length, and the choke's permitted shot size. The manufacturer requires a firearm marked Steel Shot or Billes d’Acier for the 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants. Do not judge compatibility only by whether the cartridge fits in the chamber.

Test your chosen ammunition on a large paper target at the intended shooting distances. Check the center, density, and uniformity of the shot pattern, as the 370 and 415 m/s variants may produce different results in the same firearm. Steel shot size should not be chosen solely by the same number as a lead load, since steel is less dense than lead.

32-gram lead-free steel shot cartridge

S&B 12/70 Steel Shots 32 g combines a plastic container, lead-free steel shot, and three selectable shot sizes. The 3.30 mm variant has a velocity of 370 m/s, while the 3.81 and 4.06 mm variants designed for Steel Shot firearms have a velocity of 415 m/s.