The B&P Heavy Pheasant 12B38H6 delivers consistent knockdown power for upland birds with its premium Italian engineering and high-velocity performance. This 12-gauge load combines 1-3/8 ounces of #6 shot with precision-crafted components to extend effective range beyond standard field loads.
What Makes This Different
B&P's European manufacturing standards produce tighter shot patterns and higher retained energy compared to typical American hunting loads. The heavy 1-3/8 ounce payload carries 15% more shot than standard 1-1/4 ounce shells, creating denser patterns at extended ranges. Advanced wad design and powder selection maintain consistent velocities across temperature variations, ensuring reliable performance from early season heat to late season cold.
Key Features
- Heavy 1-3/8 ounce #6 shot payload for maximum pellet count and energy
- 2.75-inch hull fits all 12-gauge shotguns including 2.75" chambers
- High-velocity loading extends effective range to 45+ yards
- Italian-manufactured hulls and components for consistent quality
- Optimized for pheasant, grouse, and similar upland game birds
- 25 shells per box with 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
- Brass-plated steel heads resist corrosion and extraction issues
Field testing demonstrates reliable cycling in semi-automatic shotguns and consistent ignition in extreme weather conditions. The #6 shot size provides optimal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy for clean kills on medium-sized upland birds. Pattern density remains effective beyond 40 yards, giving hunters confidence on longer crossing shots and late-season birds.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 2.75 inches
- Shot weight: 1-3/8 ounces
- Shot size: #6
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Hull material: High-strength plastic with brass head
- Manufacturer: B&P (Baschieri & Pellagri), Italy
- UPC: 878122005759
B&P's reputation for premium ammunition translates into shells that perform when it matters most. The Heavy Pheasant load represents decades of ballistic development focused specifically on upland hunting applications, making it a reliable choice for serious bird hunters.