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B&P's Heavy Dove and Quail line brings precision engineering and real hunting performance to the field. These 20 gauge shells pack 1 ounce of #8 lead shot at 1175 fps in a 2.75-inch hull, giving you the power to take birds cleanly without the unnecessary recoil that comes with oversized loads. The #8 shot size sits at that sweet spot for dove and quail where pattern density and pellet energy work together. You get enough coverage to connect on fast flushes without excessive reaming of the birds at close range.
What sets these apart is the Gordon hull technology, B&P's proprietary base wad system developed over decades of ammunition engineering. The conical shape optimizes powder combustion while the shock-absorbing wad design reduces felt recoil and chamber pressure. You'll notice the softer shoulder impulse on your shooting side, which matters if you're working birds all morning or running multiple days in a row. The larger diameter base wad also promotes more consistent velocities, which means more predictable patterns downrange.
These shells use quality components throughout and B&P's clean-burning powder formula reduces fouling during high-volume days. Whether you're a seasoned upland hunter or getting your feet wet with dove over a water hole, you need ammunition that patterns the same way every time. The pre-cut wads on these shells keep shot columns tight, which translates to effective patterns that hold together past 30 yards without balling up at the muzzle. In a 20 gauge, reliable patterning makes all the difference when your effective range is already limited by gauge.
These shells use B&P's Gordon hull technology, which absorbs recoil and optimizes powder burn for more consistent patterns. The combination of quality lead shot, clean-burning powder, and precision-cut wads means tighter, more predictable patterns than budget field loads. For small, fast-moving targets like dove and quail, that consistency matters when your margin for error is already narrow in a 20 gauge.
These are 2.75-inch shells, which fit any standard 20 gauge shotgun chambered for 2.75 inches. If your gun is marked 3-inch or 3.5-inch, these will still chamber and function fine. The 1 ounce load is moderate and will cycle in most semi-autos and pumps without issue, though single shots and break-actions won't notice any difference. Always verify your specific gun's chamber length if you're uncertain.
Number 8 shot holds tighter patterns in the 20 gauge and gives you more pellets in your spread, increasing your chances of connecting on quick flushes. The smaller pellet size works well for early season birds and reduces meat damage. If you're hunting later in the season when birds are heavier, you might step up to 7.5, but for general purpose dove hunting, #8 from a quality manufacturer like B&P is the sweet spot.
The Gordon hull's conical base wad shape burns powder more efficiently and reduces chamber pressure while you still get the advertised velocity. This means softer recoil without sacrificing ballistics. Field testers report the shells pattern consistently through different chokes and cycling reliably in gas-operated shotguns. For an upland hunting day where you might shoot 30 or 40 shells, the reduced recoil adds up.
| UPC | 878122006763 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20BD8 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Shipping Weight | 1.975 |
| Shot Size | #8 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.56 |
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