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The 28 gauge has a reputation as a sweet-swinging upland gun, and this Golden Pheasant load is Fiocchi's answer for hunters who want more reach and punch out of that little bore. Stepping up to the 3-inch hull lets them stuff in a full 1-1/16 oz of #5 shot moving at around 1,200 fps, which is a genuine wild-bird payload rather than a light field or target load. If you've been carrying a 28 for the way it handles but wished it hit harder on ringnecks, this is the shell that closes that gap.
The heart of this load is the nickel-plated lead shot. That plating hardens the pellet surface so it resists deformation as it leaves the barrel, which means the shot stays rounder, flies truer, and drives deeper into the bird. Rounder pellets also pattern more consistently, so you get fewer flyers and a denser core downrange. Fiocchi builds these on quality hulls, primers, and powder with engineered wads that help keep those patterns tight and even.
For pheasant, #5 is a favorite among folks who want pellets with enough mass to punch through feathers and put birds down cleanly, especially on longer or angling shots. It's a common pick among 28 gauge upland hunters who like the balance of pellet count and per-pellet energy, and it pairs well with a modified choke on flushing roosters. On big-bird days when a straightaway rooster is climbing out, that extra bite makes a difference.
These 3-inch loads deliver a noticeable bump in payload and recoil over standard 2-3/4-inch fare, so make sure your shotgun is chambered for 3-inch 28 gauge before loading up. Keep your shots inside sensible upland ranges, let your dog do the work, and this Golden Pheasant load will earn its keep on pheasant, sharptails, chukar, and huns.
This load is built for upland bird hunting, with pheasant being the obvious target. The 1-1/16 oz payload of #5 nickel-plated shot also works well on sharptails, chukar, and huns. It's more load than you need for smaller birds like quail or woodcock, so save it for the bigger, tougher upland game.
The nickel plating hardens the surface of each pellet so it resists deforming under the pressure of firing. That keeps the shot rounder, which helps it fly straighter, pattern more consistently, and penetrate deeper into a bird. It's a big part of why this load punches above its weight for a 28 gauge.
Only if your shotgun is chambered for 3-inch 28 gauge shells. Many 28 gauges are cut for 2-3/4-inch only, so check your barrel or owner's manual before loading these up. Running a 3-inch shell in a 2-3/4-inch chamber is not something you want to do.
The #5 pellets are larger and heavier, so they carry more energy per pellet and penetrate deeper, which many hunters prefer for late-season roosters and longer shots. The trade-off is fewer total pellets in the pattern compared to #6. A lot of 28 gauge upland hunters lean toward #5 when they expect tougher, wilder birds.
| UPC | 762344710464 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 283GP5 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Length | 3" |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.32 |
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