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These shells bring everything you need for serious upland and pigeon work right out of the box. The special propellant blend sends the load downrange at 1300 fps, which means your patterns stay dense and your shot reaches out far enough to make clean, ethical kills on birds that would otherwise slip away.
What separates the Nitro Pigeon from standard field loads is attention to the little details. The copper-plated hard lead shot holds its shape longer than soft lead, which means rounder pellets and tighter patterns. That translates to more pellets on target where it counts, especially on crossing shots or birds that break away at the last second. The Power Piston wad cushions the shot charge through the entire firing sequence, protecting pattern density across your gun's choke tubes.
Remington blended a special powder load specifically for the Nitro Pigeon line, focusing on tight patterns and consistent velocity. You'll notice the difference between boxes and between individual rounds. That consistency matters when you're trying to make a successful kill on a game bird. Shot size number 7.5 sits right in the sweet spot for pigeons and fast-flying upland birds like doves and quail.
These rounds work equally well at the range running clay games or out in the field chasing wild birds. The 1-1/4 ounce payload packs plenty of lead to get the job done, while the 2-3/4 inch hull keeps recoil in check so you can focus on your point of aim.
The copper plating keeps the shot rounder and harder than standard lead, which means better flight characteristics and tighter patterns. Rounder pellets fly truer and hold their shape better through the barrel, so you get more consistent downrange performance across different chokes and ranges.
Yes, these shells work well for trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The tight patterns and consistent velocity make them reliable for breaking targets, though some clay shooters prefer them specifically for field-style and sporting clay courses where longer shots are involved.
It's Remington's patented wad design that protects and cushions the shot load throughout the firing cycle. This reduces deformation of the shot pellets and helps maintain pattern density, which is why you'll notice tighter, more consistent patterns compared to loads with basic wad designs.
Every gun is different, so patterning is always the best approach. Set up a target at 40 yards with a three-foot circle and fire a shell at it. Count the pellet holes inside the circle to see your pattern percentage. This tells you exactly how your gun groups these shells, which helps you understand your effective range.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.96 |
| Grains | #7.5 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R28681 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Copper |
| Shipping Weight | 2.67 |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 047700286815 |
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