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Pre-Order | 12 Gauge Boss CuProX Shotshells

SKU: COPPER-12GA-3-

Pre-Order | 12 Gauge Boss CuProX Shotshells

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    Pre-Order | 12 Gauge Boss CuProX Shotshells

    SKU: COPPER-12GA-3-

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    Pre-Order | 12 Gauge Boss CuProX Shotshells Details

    Engineered for Lethal Performance Inside 40–45 Yards


    Legacy was built around a simple goal:


    Deliver maximum lethal efficiency within real-world hunting distances.


    Legacy began with bismuth - the shell that defined Boss and proved that thoughtful engineering could outperform conventional assumptions. CuProX™ carries that same philosophy forward, refining performance through aerodynamics and efficiency while staying true to the foundation that built the brand.


    Running CuProX at 1350 fps places the pellet within an optimized velocity window - balancing pellet energy, pattern density, and aerodynamic efficiency to produce consistent terminal performance where most shots actually happen.


    This isn’t about chasing velocity.


    It’s about delivering dependable lethality inside 40–45 yards.


    For the same shot size:

    Steel often relies on higher muzzle velocity (such as 1500 fps) to compensate for lower density, but sheds energy quickly due to higher drag.

    Boss Bismuth established the Legacy standard through density and proven field performance.

    CuProX™ builds on that foundation by improving aerodynamic efficiency, allowing more usable pellet energy to be retained within the effective range envelope.


    At typical Legacy distances:

    CuProX at 1350 fps delivers approximately 18% more retained pellet energy than steel at 1500 fps, despite the lower muzzle velocity.

    CuProX delivers approximately 4% more retained pellet energy than Boss Bismuth at 1350 fps, reinforcing Legacy’s reputation for reliable lethality.


    Pattern Control Where It Matters


    Legacy with CuProX is engineered for predictable performance across a wide range of choke configurations.


    Choke it as tight or as open as conditions demand.

    With full chokes, shooters can expect 40-yard patterns approaching 85% or better — representing up to a 15% improvement over Legacy Bismuth.

    For tighter shots, opening the choke produces larger, dense, uniform patterns, maintaining consistency through aerodynamic stability rather than excessive velocity.


    *Until March 15th, get a Boss Factory Performance Choke for just $30 with the purchase of a case of Boss loaded with CuProX™.*

    Grab yours here.


    CuProX maintains pellet integrity on impact, eliminating the fragmentation sometimes associated with bismuth while delivering consistent penetration.


    Deadlier by Design.



    Corrosion-Inhibited Copper shot was deemed non-toxic in 2013 by the USFWS. Once our Mark III tester is approved by the USFWS we anticipate an updated formal approval to be added to the USFWS Approved Shot List. 


    Original Price $40.00 ($ per shell)

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    Specifications

    Gauge: 12 GA
    Length: 3", 2-3/4"
    Velocity: 1350 fps

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    Elliot (Indiana) | February 18th, 2026
    Looked into these shells for two years and was skeptical of how much of an upgrade these would be over steel for the price. Well this season (25-26) I did fine early season and was killing birds just as I had in the past. Work my birds in to least 30 yards and round up all the cripples I had with additional shots. Then big winter showed up for late goose and I hit a major slump. I'm talking I burned up a box or two of steel ammo and didn't take home anything but some feathers that fell off these big, fat, armored late season geese. I looked for help and turned to the most experienced waterfowler I know. You guys at Boss might just know him as an "Old dude" shooting up clays. I got to grow up knowing Rick Knoll. He helped fix some gear issues I didn't know I had, and taught me more in 2-3 hours that I've learned in 80+ hours on the internet. One gear issue was my cheap steel shot I've been buying since I started. That's what my buddies used that got me into water fowling and it killed birds so good enough right? Well Rick said NO and to get these shells from Boss. So I listened and bought a few boxes to try out and pattern with. (Rick helped me with this as well.) Well it's closing weekend, I haven't killed a bird in well over a month, and I go out to a new spot I know will bring in the birds. Shot 5 shells and killed 4 big ole honkers! Only 1 cripple from these and I'm confident it was only a cripple because I blasted through some overhead foliage. One bird dropped and it was easily 10-15 yards further out than I've ever tried with steel shot. I spent a whole $11 in ammo bring in 4 birds with Boss. With steel I spent $25 and brought home no birds. Efficiency is the true money saver with this lethal load on huge fat bird from a 3in, 1 3/8 #3 shell! I thought and tried so many different things to get out of my slump. Turns out just needed to talk to and Old Dude and listen. I'm already selling all my steel to my friends that still use it and will be using those funds to buy some more boxes from the Boss of Lethality!
    Great replacement for lead shot ( Verified Buyer )
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    Ron (Illinois) | February 15th, 2026
    I finally used up all my bismuth and wasn't happy with anything else on the market. I use a Winchester pre-64 model 12 3" mag fixed full choke. A friend suggested I try BOSS for an upcoming goose trip. I ordered the copper B/2's. Love these shells! Used them on the last day of Michigan's goose season and they out performed all other shells in the pit. These shells hit hard and far! Came home and ordered another 3 boxes. Wish I knew about these shells at the start of the season. Can't wait till next year. Customer service and delivery was excellent. Shells arrived with 48 hours.
    Great shells ( Verified Buyer )
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    Richard | February 5th, 2026
    Good knock down power and fewer cripples compared to steel. Went thru one case and bought another
    Lights out copper shell ( Verified Buyer )
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    Pete (Louisiana) | January 28th, 2026
    I was the only one in the blind w full Copper loads. This turned out to benefit me as well as the strap. I noticed I was reaching out further and downing more birds than my friends who didn’t use copper loads. I was shooting a 12 gauge 3” 1-3/8 oz #5’s.
    Best Shotgun load on the market ( Verified Buyer )
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    Caleb (TN) | January 20th, 2026
    Love these shotgun loads. Shoot and hit hot, and pattern great. Best bang for buck as well for a non traditional steel shell compared to pricing from other big name manufacturers non steel/ non toxic shot.
    Boss Copper #3 ( Verified Buyer )
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    Steve Barnes (Tennessee) | January 14th, 2026
    Received Boss shells this past week and tried them out over the weekend. Impressed with their results. No issues whatsoever and seemed to hit as hard as original Boss Bismuth shells.
    Boss copper on Cape Cod Eider Hunt ( Verified Buyer )
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    Keith Klinefelter (Ohio) | January 14th, 2026
    Boss copper 3 inch number twos did a great job on North America’s largest duck. Common Eider limit on Cape Cod, all the Eiders fell stone dead in the decoys. Patterned great and had ample killing power. I will be ordering more.
    2 3/4" #3/5
    ★★★★★ ★★★★★
    Chris | January 6th, 2026
    Absolute hammers. Hunted the gulf coast for divers with 12Ga 2 3/4" #3/5 with Muller passing choke. Dropped birds stone dead on shots that I would normally follow up on. 10/10 recommend
    Very Pleased ( Verified Buyer )
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    Andy (Ohio) | January 6th, 2026
    After Bismuth went out, and I ripped through my supply in the basement, I figured id try these. Order 4 boxes and overall very pleased. No cripples, no wounded birds, very pleased with quality and will purchase again when needed. Have not shot at geese yet but plenty of ducks. Highly recommend 3/5 blend. Also, Boss, your marketing, customer service, packaging and presentation are awesome, but put a dang sticker in the box for us guys to put on trucks, boats, coolers, etc. Please
    3” 12 gauge Copper B/2 loads ( Verified Buyer )
    ★★★★★ ★★★★★
    Bill | January 5th, 2026
    These B/2 Copper loads absolutely fold big Canada geese.
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