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If you're looking to bring down birds with your first shot, the B&P Heavy Pheasant line gets straight to the point. This 20 gauge load packs a 1 ounce payload of nickel-plated #4 shot traveling at 1350 fps, designed specifically for upland hunting where pattern consistency and penetration actually matter.
The standout feature here is the nickel plating on the shot itself. This coating creates a harder, denser pellet that flies cleaner and penetrates deeper than standard lead. Real hunters have reported that nickel-plated shot tends to pass straight through game birds rather than lodging in the meat, which means cleaner kills and less shot to pick out at the table. The combination of high-antimony lead and nickel plating gives you pellets that hold their shape better through the air and into the target.
What most people don't notice but definitely feel is the Gordon wad system built into every round. This conical base wad reduces the pressure spike when the shell fires, which means less felt recoil without sacrificing performance. The wad design also optimizes powder combustion so you get more consistent velocities shot to shot. For a 20 gauge, softer recoil means quicker, more accurate follow-up shots if you need them.
The 1 ounce payload with #4 shot strikes a working balance for 20 gauge pheasant hunting. This load sits at the practical sweet spot for field conditions where you're not trying to stretch shots beyond 40 yards. Hunters using this specific load report clean kills on roosters without overkill, and the 1350 fps velocity keeps your patterns tight enough to matter in the field without creating excessive recoil. These shells come 25 per box, giving you a solid outing without excess bulk to carry.
The nickel coating makes the pellets harder and denser, so they hold their shape better in flight and penetrate deeper into game. Field reports show nickel-plated shot tends to pass straight through birds rather than staying in the meat, which means cleaner harvests and less shot to deal with at the table.
The Gordon wad is a specially designed base wad that reduces pressure spikes when the shell fires, delivering softer recoil while keeping patterns tight. This means you can shoot more accurately with less shoulder punishment, which matters during an active hunting day.
Yes, this load is well-suited for typical pheasant hunting scenarios out to around 40 yards with proper choke selection. The #4 shot provides good knockdown energy without being excessive for a 20 gauge, and hunters consistently report clean, reliable kills with this load.
This velocity is standard for quality pheasant ammunition and sits right in the sweet spot for maintaining pattern density without excessive recoil. It's faster than light target loads but not at the extreme end, giving you effective range without punishing your shoulder over the course of a day afield.
| UPC | 878122005858 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20B1H4 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Shot Size | #4 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.96 |
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