The B&T Ammunition 12B14UP5 Upland Game load delivers consistent patterns and reliable performance for pheasant, grouse, and quail hunting. This 12-gauge shell features a balanced powder charge that produces clean-burning combustion and reduced felt recoil. Italian manufacturing ensures quality control standards that competitive shooters and hunters rely on for consistent results.
What Makes This Different
B&T's upland game loads utilize progressive burning powder that maintains velocity while reducing muzzle blast compared to standard field loads. The 1 1/4-ounce shot charge provides 20% more pellets than typical 1-ounce loads, increasing hit probability on fast-flying birds. Precision-formed #5 shot maintains spherical shape for consistent ballistics and deeper penetration on medium game birds.
Key Features
- 1 1/4-ounce #5 shot charge for maximum pellet count and energy transfer
- 2.75-inch hull length fits all 12-gauge shotguns including semi-automatics
- Progressive powder burn reduces felt recoil by approximately 15%
- Brass-plated steel head construction prevents extraction issues
- Low-brass design cycles reliably in gas-operated actions
- Waterproof crimp seal protects powder charge in wet conditions
- 25-round box packaging with 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
Field testing demonstrates consistent 30-inch patterns at 40 yards with modified choke tubes. The #5 shot size provides optimal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy for birds weighing 1-3 pounds. Muzzle velocity of 1,200 feet per second maintains effective range out to 45 yards while preserving meat quality on smaller upland species.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 2.75-inch chamber
- Shot weight: 1 1/4 ounces (546 grains)
- Shot size: #5 lead shot (.12-inch diameter)
- Muzzle velocity: 1,200 feet per second
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass-plated steel head
- Primer: Non-corrosive, all-weather reliable
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of origin: Italy
This ammunition meets SAAMI specifications for safe use in all 12-gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75-inch shells. The low-brass design ensures reliable cycling in semi-automatic shotguns while providing the power needed for clean harvests on upland game birds.