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The Winchester Super Pheasant lives up to its reputation as a workhorse upland load. This is the kind of ammo that gets the job done year after year without putting a dent in your hunting budget. You get 1-3/8 ounces of hard copper-plated lead in each shell, which stacks more pellets downrange compared to lighter loads. That extra payload matters when you're dealing with tough birds, especially late in the season when birds are wary and flush farther out.
The high brass construction on these shells confirms they're built for sustained use across a full hunting season. The real advantage here is the shot itself. Copper plating keeps pellets harder and more consistent in flight, which means tighter patterns and better retention of energy at distance. That's not marketing talk, either. Actual patterning data from field tests shows these consistently throw dense patterns right where hunters expect them at 40 and 50 yards. The specialized one-piece wad helps maintain pattern density instead of spreading pellets thin downrange.
The 1300 fps velocity sits in the sweet spot for upland hunting. It delivers enough speed for a flat trajectory across typical hunting ranges without the heavy recoil penalty you get from magnum loads. Real hunters report that these shells cycle reliably in their guns, whether you're running an old Remington or a newer Browning. The muzzle velocity is measured and consistent, which means patterns repeat from box to box, letting you pattern your gun once and trust the results all season long.
Each box contains 25 rounds, making it practical for a day of patterning or a serious day in the field. These pair well with improved cylinder or modified chokes for birds within comfortable range, and work equally well from full chokes if you're stretching the distance.
#5 is a solid all-around choice that balances pellet count with energy retention at distance. Many hunters prefer #5 for mid to late-season pheasants when birds have been pressured. #4 gives you slightly fewer but larger pellets for more knockdown power at extended range. #6 works well early season when birds hold tighter and you expect closer flushes. It really comes down to the hunting situation and your gun's pattern.
Real field tests show these shells consistently put 234 pellets in a 30-inch circle at 30 yards with an improved cylinder choke, which translates to clean patterns at typical upland distances. The copper-plated hard shot and specialized wad design deliver tighter patterns than many lead-only loads in the same price range. You should pattern your specific gun to see how they perform with your choke setup before the season.
The 2.75 inch standard length works in virtually all 12 gauge shotguns, whether you own a classic double gun or a modern semi-auto. The high brass construction and standard primers mean reliable feeding and consistent performance across different gun designs. Just make sure your shotgun is chambered for 12 gauge 2.75 inch shells.
1300 fps is more than sufficient for upland hunting. The heavy 1-3/8 ounce payload gives you plenty of pellets in the pattern, and at typical upland ranges, the difference between 1300 and 1450 fps is minimal for pattern density. Higher velocity loads can increase recoil without delivering meaningful ballistic advantages for the way most people hunt pheasants.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.24 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X12PH5 |
| Product Type | Copper-Plated Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 3.05 |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 020892015890 |
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