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The 28 gauge has spent too long living in the shadow of its heavier cousins. These Golden Pheasant rounds are built to prove that wrong. Fiocchi loaded them with nickel-plated shot that holds its shape better throughout the barrel, meaning rounder pellets that fly straighter and penetrate deeper when they connect.
You're getting 1 1/16 ounces of number 6 shot moving at 1200 feet per second. That's a solid payload for a 3-inch shell that lets you swing a light gun all day across the prairie without wearing yourself out. The 28 gauge advantage isn't that it defies physics but that it makes pattern efficiency work for you. Light recoil means you stay behind the gun, see your misses clearly, and follow up without flinching. For birds over a good dog working close, or when you want a gun that weighs almost nothing on your shoulder, this load does the job.
The hard plating increases pellet hardness so they resist deformation as they travel down the barrel. That means denser, more uniform patterns at 30 to 35 yards where most pheasant shots happen. Grouse and quail hunters will find the same advantage, though this load is specifically engineered for the larger birds that demand more penetration.
A 28 gauge that weighs five and a half pounds paired with this load creates one of the pleasantest shotgun experiences available. No kick, no blast, just quick target acquisition on flushing birds. The 3-inch hull gives you the extra half ounce of shot compared to 2 3/4-inch loads without pushing velocity to uncomfortable levels.
Yes, when paired with the right load. These Golden Pheasant rounds carry 1 1/16 ounces of nickel-plated shot designed specifically for larger birds. The nickel plating keeps pellets rounder and harder, improving penetration through the dense feathers pheasants have. Most shots on pheasants happen inside 35 yards, where this load performs well.
The 28 gauge produces noticeably less recoil than a 20 gauge. You'll feel the difference immediately, especially when shooting multiple rounds. The light recoil means you stay positioned behind the gun better, which improves follow-up accuracy and reduces flinching.
These work best in upland hunting scenarios where you're working close with a dog or moving through brush and prairie. Pheasant, grouse, quail, and chukar are all appropriate targets. The 28 gauge shines when shots are typically inside 30 yards and weight matters because you're hiking all day.
The hard nickel coating prevents pellets from getting crushed or deformed as they travel through the barrel. Rounder pellets create tighter, more uniform patterns downrange and penetrate deeper into the target. This makes a real difference on tough birds like pheasants.
| UPC | 762344710600 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 283GP6 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shipping Weight | 2.095 |
| Shot Size | #6 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.32 |
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