Fiocchi 20GP5 Golden Pheasant Extrema 20GA 2.75" 1oz #5 Shot

The Fiocchi 20GP5 Golden Pheasant Extrema delivers consistent knockdown power for upland game hunting with premium nickel-plated shot and high-velocity performance. This 20-gauge load combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern ballistic engineering to maximize effective range and pattern density. Hunters targeting pheasant, grouse, and similar upland species benefit from the optimized shot size and velocity combination.

What Makes This Different

The Golden Pheasant Extrema series features nickel-plated shot that resists deformation during barrel travel, maintaining pellet roundness for improved downrange energy retention. Standard lead shot typically deforms under acceleration forces, reducing effective range by 10-15 yards compared to premium plated shot. The specially formulated powder charge delivers consistent velocities across temperature ranges, ensuring reliable performance in early morning cold snaps and late season hunts.

Key Features

• Nickel-plated #5 shot maintains pellet integrity for extended effective range
• 1 oz shot charge provides optimal pellet count for medium-sized upland game
• 2.75-inch hull length fits all 20-gauge chambers including vintage firearms
• High-velocity powder charge delivers consistent downrange energy
• Premium Italian manufacturing ensures dimensional consistency
• Brass-plated steel head construction resists extraction issues
• 25 rounds per box packaging ideal for hunting trips

Field performance testing demonstrates effective patterns out to 40 yards with modified choke tubes, extending the practical shooting range compared to standard velocity loads. The #5 shot size strikes the balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy, providing sufficient penetration on tough late-season birds while maintaining dense patterns. Temperature stability testing shows less than 50 fps velocity variation from -10°F to 100°F.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 20 gauge
• Shell length: 2.75 inches
• Shot weight: 1 ounce
• Shot size: #5 nickel-plated
• Velocity: High-velocity load
• Hull: Plastic with brass-plated steel head
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
• Country of origin: Italy

Fiocchi's century-plus manufacturing experience shows in the consistent quality and reliable ignition of every round. Premium components and strict quality control make this ammunition suitable for hunters who demand first-shot reliability when that rooster finally breaks cover.