Loaded with a 1 1/8 oz payload of #5 pellets, the Sterling Exclusive Series 12 Gauge #5 Shot (brand part no. 8698779950811) is a 2.75-inch, 12 gauge shell built for pheasant and rabbit hunters who want a proven all-around pellet size. Sterling manufactures this Exclusive Series line for shooters who want case-quantity ammunition without premium-brand pricing. The #5 pellet splits the difference between the reach of larger shot and the pattern density of smaller sizes, making it a common all-purpose choice for upland game. This is the standard 1 1/8 oz payload version in Sterling’s shotgun shells lineup, distinct from the heavier 1 3/16 oz #5 load Sterling also offers.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard bore for upland hunting and general field use.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, fitting any standard 12 gauge chamber.
• The shot size is #5, a versatile mid-size pellet common for pheasant and rabbit.
• The shot charge weighs 1 1/8 oz, the standard payload for this #5 load.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to fill a vest pocket for a day afield.
• A full case totals 250 rounds across 10 boxes, the standard case quantity Sterling ships.
• Cost runs about $0.61 per round, an affordable price for an all-purpose upland load.
• The load is a straight shot charge, built for wingshooting and small game rather than a single slug or buckshot pellet.
• This #5 load is built by Sterling, a Turkish ammunition maker with more than three decades in business and distribution to over 85 countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is #5 shot good for? It is a common all-around pellet size for pheasant, rabbit, and similar upland game.

Does Sterling offer a heavier #5 payload? Yes, alongside this 1 1/8 oz load, Sterling also sells a 1 3/16 oz #5 shot option in the same Exclusive Series line.

Buy the Sterling Exclusive Series 12 Gauge #5 Shot

Pheasant fields and rabbit-heavy fence lines both reward a pellet that balances reach and pattern, and this #5 load hits that middle ground at a fair price. Pick up a box for the weekend or a full case for the season. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.