Winchester Super Pheasant Magnum delivers maximum knockdown power for upland game hunting with premium components and consistent patterns. This 12-gauge load combines heavy shot charges with magnum velocities to extend effective range on challenging birds like pheasants and grouse.
What Makes This Different
Super Pheasant loads feature Winchester's magnum powder charge that pushes 1-3/8 ounces of shot at higher velocities than standard field loads. The premium copper-plated shot resists deformation during barrel travel, maintaining pellet roundness for tighter patterns and deeper penetration. Buffer material cushions shot during acceleration, reducing pellet damage that causes flyers and pattern degradation.
Key Features
- Heavy 1-3/8 oz shot charge delivers 15% more pellets than standard loads
- Copper-plated #5 shot maintains pattern integrity at extended ranges
- Magnum powder charge increases muzzle velocity by 100+ fps
- Buffered shot column reduces pellet deformation and flyers
- One-piece plastic wad provides consistent gas seal and shot protection
- High-strength hull withstands magnum pressures and multiple reloads
- Brass-plated steel head ensures reliable extraction in all conditions
Field performance shows consistent 70% patterns at 40 yards with modified choke, extending lethal range on tough birds. The extra shot weight and velocity combination proves effective on late-season pheasants with thick feathers and running tendencies. Reliable ignition occurs in temperatures from -20°F to 125°F, making this load suitable for early morning hunts and varying weather conditions.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 inches
- Shot Weight: 1-3/8 ounces
- Shot Size: #5 (0.12" diameter)
- Shot Type: Copper-plated lead
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass head
- Primer: 209 shotshell primer
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
This magnum load represents Winchester's commitment to upland hunting performance with components selected for consistent patterns and reliable function. The 25-round box provides sufficient ammunition for multiple hunting trips while the bulk case option offers value for serious upland hunters.