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For upland hunters who know what they want out of their shotgun shells, Fiocchi Golden Pheasant delivers. These 3-inch loads pack 1-3/4 ounces of precision nickel-plated lead shot that cuts through feathers and penetrates deep when it matters most. Traveling at 1200 fps, they come in hot enough to reach distant birds without the punishing recoil of magnum loads, striking a practical balance between payload and comfort.
The real difference is in the shot itself. Nickel plating creates hard, round pellets that fly straighter and break through tough feather coverage with minimal feather damage. You'll notice fewer feathers stuck in the meat when you dress your birds, and cleaner wounds overall. The engineering behind these loads includes wads designed to protect the shot column and optimize your pattern, so what leaves the barrel gets to the target intact.
The 3-inch hull gives you 1-3/4 ounces of shot compared to 1-3/8 ounces in standard 2-3/4 inch loads, and that extra pellet count matters on late-season roosters or birds flushing at distance. The #5 shot size sits in that sweet spot for wild pheasants—large enough for serious penetration on tough birds, small enough to give you a denser pattern than #4. This load works early season through late, though some hunters reserve it as their third shell for those longer, trickier opportunities.
Built with premium hulls and reliable primers for consistent ignition in the field, these shells pair well with improved cylinder or modified chokes. Box of 25.
Nickel plating hardens the pellets and helps them retain a round shape through the barrel. This produces tighter, more consistent patterns and allows the shot to penetrate feathers cleanly with less feather damage in the meat. The hard pellets also fly straighter to the target and carry energy further downrange.
No, plenty of experienced hunters down birds with 2-3/4 inch loads year after year. The 3-inch gives you extra payload—about a quarter-ounce more shot—which some hunters prefer as a third shell for later in the season or longer-range opportunities. It comes down to what your gun handles and your shooting situation.
Number 5 sits in the middle. It gives you more pellets per ounce than #4 shot for a denser pattern, while being larger and harder-hitting than #6. Most hunters find #5 to be the most versatile for wild pheasants across the full season, from early-season close flushes to late-season birds holding tight.
Improved cylinder or modified chokes are the standard choice for pheasant hunting with these shells. The nickel-plating tends to produce slightly tighter patterns than standard lead, so some hunters go one choke size more open than they would with plain lead ammunition.
| UPC | 762344703664 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 123GP5 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 3'' |
| Product Type | Nickel-Plated Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 3.45 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.16 |
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