The B&P Heavy Pheasant 12B38H5 delivers consistent knockdown power for upland game hunting with premium Italian engineering. This 12-gauge ammunition combines a heavy 1 3/8-ounce payload with #5 shot for maximum effectiveness on pheasants, grouse, and similar game birds. The 2.75-inch shell length ensures compatibility with most shotguns while maintaining optimal chamber pressure.
What Makes This Different
B&P's Heavy Pheasant load features a specialized powder blend that produces uniform velocities across temperature ranges. The shot charge utilizes antimony-hardened lead pellets that maintain their spherical shape through the barrel and flight path, resulting in tighter patterns than standard field loads. Independent ballistics testing shows 15% improved pattern density at 40 yards compared to conventional pheasant loads.
Key Features
- Heavy 1 3/8-ounce shot charge for extended effective range
- #5 shot size optimized for pheasant-sized game birds
- 2.75-inch hull fits standard 12-gauge chambers
- Antimony-hardened lead shot resists deformation
- Temperature-stable powder for consistent performance
- High-quality brass-plated steel base for reliable extraction
- 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
Field performance data indicates this load maintains lethal energy beyond 45 yards on medium game birds. The heavy shot charge compensates for longer shots common in open pheasant habitat, while the #5 pellet size provides sufficient penetration without excessive meat damage. The load functions reliably in semi-automatic shotguns and maintains consistent point of impact across temperature extremes from 10°F to 90°F.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 3/8 ounces
- Shot Size: #5
- Shot Material: Antimony-hardened lead
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass base
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: Italy
This ammunition represents B&P's commitment to precision manufacturing and field-proven performance. The consistent quality control standards ensure shot-to-shot reliability essential for successful upland hunting. Professional guides and serious hunters choose this load when maximum effectiveness matters most.