B&P Heavy Pheasant 20 Gauge 3-Inch #5 Nickel-Plated Lead Shot

The B&P Heavy Pheasant 20 Gauge 3-inch #5 Nickel-Plated Lead Shot (B&P item no. 203B14H5) is a dedicated upland hunting load from Baschiere & Pellagri, an Italian shotshell maker with a long competition and hunting heritage. The shot itself is nickel-plated lead rather than plain lead, a harder pellet that resists deformation as it travels down the barrel, which translates to tighter, more consistent patterns at range. #5 shot carries enough energy for pheasant-sized birds while the full 1-1/4 ounce payload in a 3-inch magnum hull gives shooters extra pellets on target compared to a standard 2.75-inch load. This is a premium upland load built specifically for pheasant hunting rather than clays or general field use.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 20 Gauge, 3-inch magnum shells.
• Shot charge is 1-1/4 ounces, a heavy payload for 20 gauge, boosted by the 3-inch magnum hull.
• Shot size is #5, sized specifically for pheasant and similar upland game.
• Shot material is nickel-plated lead (NPL), harder than plain lead and more resistant to deformation for tighter patterns.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1,300 fps, solid performance for an upland hunting load.
• This is B&P’s Heavy Pheasant line, purpose-built for pheasant hunting rather than clays or general field use.
• It ships 25 shells to a box, with a 10-box case option available.
• Cost works out to about $0.70 per shell, reasonable pricing for a premium nickel-plated upland load.
• B&P (Baschiere & Pellagri) is an Italian shotshell maker with a long competition and hunting heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why nickel-plated shot instead of plain lead? Nickel plating hardens the pellet, which resists deformation in the barrel and produces tighter, more consistent patterns downrange.

What game is this load built for? It’s B&P’s dedicated Heavy Pheasant line, purpose-built specifically for pheasant hunting.

How many shells come in a box? Each box holds 25 shells, with a 10-box case option available.

Buy the B&P Heavy Pheasant 20 Gauge 3-Inch #5 Nickel-Plated Lead Shot

For a 20-gauge upland gun, a heavy pheasant-specific load with hardened shot is worth the difference over generic field loads. Order it from our B&P lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door, or browse the full shotgun shells selection for more upland hunting loads.