Remington Pheasant Loads 16 gauge 2.75-inch shotshells (part no. 20054) load a 1-1/8 ounce payload of #6 shot at 1,295 feet per second, keeping the classic American 16 gauge in the pheasant field. Remington built this line specifically for pheasant, tuning payload and shot size for the ringneck hunter who still carries a 16 gauge over the more common 12 or 20. For 16 gauge pheasant hunting, these shotgun shells keep a classic gauge relevant.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16, the classic sweet sixteen gauge with a following of dedicated owners.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard 16 gauge chamber length.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounce, a solid pheasant-weight payload for the gauge.
• The shot size is #6, a proven pellet size for pheasant-sized upland birds.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 1,295 feet per second, adding pattern energy at typical field ranges.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, covering a solid morning in the field.
• Shipping weight runs about 2.351 lb per box, a useful reference when calculating order totals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 16 gauge ammunition hard to find? It is less common than 12 or 20 gauge, but dedicated loads like this Remington Pheasant Loads line keep the classic 16 gauge viable for hunters who still carry one.

Why is 16 gauge called the sweet sixteen? The nickname reflects its reputation for balancing 12 gauge-like payload capability with 20 gauge-like handling, a combination longtime owners consider ideal for upland hunting.

Buy Remington Pheasant Loads 16 Gauge #6 Shells

A 16 gauge deserves ammunition built specifically for it, not an afterthought, and Remington has kept that promise with the Pheasant Loads line. Pattern a box before opening day. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.