Fiocchi Golden Pheasant Extrema 20 Gauge 3-Inch #5 Shot ammunition (part no. 203GP5) is built for upland hunters who want a small-gauge gun to hit like a bigger one. Fiocchi loads this 3-inch magnum shell with 1-1/4 ounces of nickel-plated lead shot, and the nickel plating keeps pellets hard and round through the barrel so they fly straighter and hold pattern density farther downrange. The heavier payload and magnum shell length push the 20 gauge into performance territory normally reserved for larger bores. For pheasant, grouse, and other upland birds, these shotgun shells let a lighter gun finish the job.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 Gauge, pairing with lighter, easier-carrying upland guns.
• The shell length is 3 inches, giving a magnum powder and shot capacity in a sub-gauge hull.
• The payload weighs 1-1/4 ounces, a heavy load for 20 gauge that closes the gap with larger bores.
• The shot size is #5, balancing pellet energy and pattern density for upland birds.
• The shot is nickel-plated lead, staying harder and rounder through the barrel than plain lead.
• Rounder pellets fly straighter and resist deformation, producing tighter, deeper-penetrating patterns downrange.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a solid day afield.
• A case totals 10 boxes (250 rounds), covering a full season’s supply.
• At roughly $1.19 per round, it prices as a premium upland load rather than a target round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why nickel-plated shot instead of plain lead? Nickel plating hardens the pellets so they resist deformation in the barrel, producing rounder pellets that pattern tighter and penetrate deeper.

Is a 20 gauge enough for pheasant with this load? With a 3-inch, 1-1/4 oz payload of #5 shot, this Golden Pheasant load gives the 20 gauge pattern density closer to a 12 gauge.

Will this shell work in a 2-3/4-inch chamber? No, this is a 3-inch magnum shell requiring a 20 gauge shotgun chambered for 3-inch shells.

Buy Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 20 Gauge #5 Shot

Upland season punishes light guns that pattern thin, and Golden Pheasant Extrema exists to close that gap. Pattern a box before opening day and carry the confidence of a heavier payload in a gun you can swing all day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.