The Fiocchi 283GP5 Golden Pheasant Extrema delivers premium upland hunting performance in 28 gauge with extended 3-inch chambers. This high-velocity load combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern ballistic technology to maximize range and knockdown power on pheasant, quail, and similar game birds.
What Makes This Different
The Golden Pheasant Extrema line features specially formulated powder charges that generate higher velocities than standard 28 gauge loads while maintaining consistent patterns. The 1 1/16-ounce payload provides 25% more shot than typical 28 gauge shells, delivering energy comparable to 20 gauge loads with reduced recoil. Fiocchi's quality control standards ensure uniform performance across temperature ranges from -20°F to 120°F.
Key Features
- High-velocity 3-inch magnum load with 1 1/16-ounce shot payload
- #5 shot size optimized for medium upland game at extended ranges
- Premium brass-plated steel heads with high-strength plastic hulls
- Temperature-stable powder for consistent performance in field conditions
- Low-recoil design maintains 28 gauge shootability advantages
- Manufactured in Italy using traditional European quality standards
- 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
Field testing shows effective patterns out to 40 yards on pheasant-sized targets, with dense core patterns maintaining lethality at extended ranges. The #5 shot strikes the optimal balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy for birds weighing 2-4 pounds. Weather-resistant crimping and waterproof primers ensure reliable ignition in wet hunting conditions.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 28 gauge, 3-inch chamber length
- Shot weight: 1 1/16 ounce (30 grams)
- Shot size: #5 lead shot
- Muzzle velocity: Approximately 1,200 fps
- Case construction: Plastic hull with brass-plated steel head
- Primer: Non-corrosive, all-weather
- Country of origin: Italy
- Packaging: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
This premium ammunition represents the pinnacle of 28 gauge magnum performance for serious upland hunters. The combination of increased payload, high velocity, and Fiocchi's reputation for consistency makes these shells ideal for challenging shots on wild birds in open country.