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Winchester's Magnum Pheasant line is fresh ammunition designed specifically for pheasant hunters who want versatility without compromise. The batch-blended shot profile mixes #5 and #6 pellets together, which means the smaller pellets fill gaps between the larger ones and create a tighter, more consistent pattern downrange. This approach works whether birds flush right at your feet or you're tracking a rooster cutting across a distant section.
The 1-3/8 ounce payload at 1450 feet per second gives you hitting power across multiple distances. That blended shot size is the real story here. While purists argue over #5 versus #6, Winchester engineered these shells to deliver both, so you get the penetration of the heavier #5 and the pattern density of the #6. Real hunters in the field have found this combination handles everything from early season birds that haven't fully feathered yet to late-season wild roosters that are tougher nuts to crack.
These come loaded in high brass cases designed to withstand repeated use and perform consistently across different shotgun types. Winchester manufactures these shells entirely in the USA using premium primers and powders. The tight-patterning wad technology keeps your pellets together longer, which matters whether you're shooting an improved cylinder, modified, or full choke. Each 25-round box gives you enough to hunt through a solid day without rationing.
The #5/#6 blend is the sweet spot for most pheasant situations. It won't destroy meat at closer ranges like some heavier loads, but it carries enough energy to cleanly anchor birds when shots stretch out. Whether you're hunting over dogs, pushing through CRP, or working the edges of a refuge, you won't need to second-guess your ammunition.
Number #5 pellets are slightly larger and hit harder at distance, while #6 pellets are smaller and give you more of them in each shell for denser patterns. Winchester mixes both sizes together so the smaller pellets fill the gaps between the larger ones, giving you tighter patterns and more versatility across different shooting distances and chokes.
Yes, that's the whole point of the blended load design. The high brass magnum payload with 1450 fps velocity handles close-range flushes without destroying meat, but still carries enough energy for roosters flushing at 40+ yards. The tight-patterning wad keeps pellets together longer, which helps at distance while maintaining pattern density at closer ranges.
These work through any standard shotgun choke, though modified or improved cylinder chokes will give you the best results for most pheasant hunting situations. The shell will perform reliably whether you're using an older fixed-choke gun or a modern shotgun with interchangeable tubes.
With the 1-3/8 ounce lead payload, you're getting roughly 270-290 pellets per shell when you count both the #5 and #6 mix. The exact count varies slightly based on the specific gravity of the lead, but this payload size is the industry standard for quality pheasant loads.
| UPC | 020892030305 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MP1256 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #5 and #6 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Buckshot |
| Shipping Weight | 2.73 |
| Shot Size | 5/6 |
| Shot Weight | 1 3/8 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 1.04 |
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