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The 16 gauge has a loyal following among upland hunters who love how it carries light and swings quick, and Fiocchi's Golden Pheasant gives that gauge a load worthy of the reputation. This is a 2-3/4" shell stuffed with 1-1/8 oz of #5 nickel-plated lead shot, pushed out at a brisk 1,310 fps. That combination hits the sweet spot for pheasant, with enough pellet count for a dense pattern and enough mass per pellet to fold a bird cleanly out past the point where lighter loads start running thin.
The star of the show here is the nickel plating on the shot. That hard outer coating keeps pellets rounder as they're fired and travel downrange, which means fewer flyers, more consistent patterns, and better penetration when it counts. Round shot flies truer, and truer shot puts more pellets on the bird where you're aiming. Fiocchi backs that up with quality powder, primers, and a royal blue plastic hull that cycles reliably in pumps, semi-autos, and classic doubles alike.
There's a reason the 16 is called the gauge that "carries like a 20 and hits like a 12." Paired with this 1-1/8 oz payload, you get a well-balanced load that doesn't beat you up over a long day walking fields and fencerows but still brings plenty of downrange punch. The #5 shot is a go-to size for late-season roosters wearing heavy feathers, offering a good blend of pattern density and knockdown energy. Whether you're running a vintage Model 12, an Ithaca, or a modern over/under, these shells feed the 16 gauge the hard-hitting upland fodder it was made for.
If you own a 16 and take it seriously in the uplands, keeping a few boxes of Golden Pheasant in the gun room is a smart move. It's purpose-built ammo from a brand with deep roots in both competition and field shooting.
This load is built for upland bird hunting, with pheasant being the clear target. The #5 nickel-plated shot and 1-1/8 oz payload give you the pattern density and downrange energy needed to cleanly take roosters out to field ranges. It's a dedicated hunting load rather than a target or clays shell.
Nickel plating adds a hard outer layer that helps the pellets stay rounder when fired and as they travel downrange. Rounder shot flies truer, which produces denser, more consistent patterns with fewer stray pellets and deeper penetration than plain lead shot. On tough late-season birds, that extra reach and consistency makes a real difference.
These are standard 2-3/4" 16 gauge shells, which is the most common chambering for the gauge, so they'll run in the vast majority of 16 gauge pumps, semi-autos, and doubles. As always, confirm your shotgun is chambered for 2-3/4" shells and is in sound working order before shooting. Classic guns like the Model 12 and Ithaca 37 in 16 gauge handle this load well.
Yes, #5 is one of the most popular all-around pheasant sizes, especially as the season wears on and birds are carrying heavier feathers. It strikes a nice balance between pellet count for a solid pattern and individual pellet energy for knockdown power. If you want a do-it-all rooster load, #5 is hard to beat.
| Caliber/Gauge | 16 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.20 |
| Length | 2 3/4'' |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 16GP5 |
| Product Type | Nickel-Plated Lead |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 762344703282 |
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