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The Winchester Super Pheasant Diamond Grade is purpose-built for upland hunters who refuse to compromise on pattern consistency and knockdown power. Each shell uses copper-plated lead shot alloyed with 8% antimony, which is significantly harder than standard lead and helps pellets maintain their roundness as they travel through your barrel and beyond. This hardness translates directly to tighter groupings and better penetration when it counts.
The 8% antimony content sets these shells apart from typical upland loads. Winchester precision-sorts every pellet to ensure only the roundest shot goes into the box, which creates the dense, consistent patterns serious field hunters demand. The specially engineered wads work together with the hard shot to deliver superior pattern density while managing recoil responsibly.
With a muzzle velocity of 1300 fps and a 1-3/8 ounce payload of #5 shot, this load strikes the right balance for roosters that flush beyond 25 yards. The velocity is fast enough to minimize lead adjustments without being so aggressive that pattern degradation becomes an issue. #5 shot is the sweet spot for pheasant hunting all season long, delivering enough pellets to maintain pattern density while punching through thick late-season plumage when birds get wary.
The high brass hull signals quality construction and can handle hard reloading if you're interested in handloading down the road. These are packed 25 rounds per box, making them practical for extended hunts. The copper plating not only hardness the shot but also reduces fouling, keeping your barrels cleaner between trips to the field.
Yes, #5 shot with this velocity works well for grouse, chukar, and similar sized upland birds. Many hunters use this load as a versatile all-season choice for mixed upland hunting where they encounter multiple species in a single day. If you're targeting smaller birds or prefer tighter patterns early season, some hunters opt for #6 shot instead.
The antimony is a hardening alloy that makes the lead shot significantly harder than standard loads. Harder pellets deform less as they travel through your barrel and the air, which means tighter grouping and better penetration. This is especially valuable on late-season pheasants with thick feathers and wary birds that flush at distance.
1300 fps is a proven sweet spot for upland hunting. It's fast enough to reach roosters at extended ranges without excessive recoil or pattern degradation. Many hunters prefer this velocity range over hot-rod loads because it patterns more consistently through different chokes while still delivering the energy needed for clean, ethical kills.
Yes, the high brass hulls are designed to be reloadable. However, they're manufactured with premium components and tight quality control, so many hunters prefer to buy fresh rather than reload them. If you do reload, the durable brass will last several cycles.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.48 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SPDG125 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.93 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 020892027121 |
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