Description
Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge ammunition from Winchester (Magnum Pheasant) puts 1 oz of #5 and #6 lead shot in a 2-3/4 inch 20 Gauge shell. Each box holds 25 shells.
Built for Upland Hunting
This load puts 1 oz of #5 and #6 lead shot in a 2-3/4 inch 20 Gauge shell, a combination aimed at pheasant, quail, grouse, dove and other upland birds.
Upland loads balance pattern density with enough pellet energy to bring down fast-flushing birds cleanly. Shot size is the main choice: smaller shot gives a denser pattern for small birds, and larger shot carries more energy for tougher birds like pheasants.
Pattern Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge through your own shotgun and choke before the season. Every barrel and choke combination prints differently, and a few minutes at the patterning board pays off in the field.
Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge Specifications
These specifications follow our distributor data for Winchester item MP2056, UPC 020892030329.
- Brand: Winchester
- Product line: Magnum Pheasant
- Manufacturer item number: MP2056
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot charge: 1 oz
- Shot: #5 and #6 lead shot
- Velocity: 1250 fps
- Shells per box: 25
Shopping for Winchester 20 Gauge ammo? This 20 Gauge #5 and #6 lead shot load is listed under Winchester Magnum Pheasant in the Winchester lineup, and you can order it by the maker’s item number, Winchester MP2056.
Upland Hunting Tips
Use Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer 20 Gauge shells.
Pattern your shotgun with this load at your typical shooting distance.
Wear blaze orange where required and know where your hunting partners are at all times.
Check state regulations for shot type and bag limits.
Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge is a reliable choice for shooters who want a ready-made upland hunting load from a known maker.
Choke selection
Open chokes such as improved cylinder work well for close-flushing birds, while modified chokes help on longer shots late in the season.
Mount and swing
Most missed birds come from stopping the swing. Keep the gun moving through the shot.
Dogs in the field
If you hunt behind dogs, keep them in sight and never shoot at low-flying birds.
Reading the box
The box lists the gauge, shell length, shot charge and shot size. Always match the shell to the gauge and chamber length stamped on your firearm, and never fire ammunition that is not specified for your firearm.
About Winchester
Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge comes from Winchester, and the specifications listed here follow the maker’s and our distributor’s published data for this item. Compare loads by shot size, shot charge and velocity to find the best fit for your firearm.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well, buy enough for practice and the full season at once. Ammunition from the same lot tends to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent.
Safety first
Always treat every firearm as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Wear eye and ear protection every time you shoot.
Understanding shot size
Smaller shot numbers mean larger pellets. Larger pellets carry more energy at distance but give fewer pellets in the pattern, while smaller pellets fill the pattern but lose energy sooner. Match the shot size to the game and the distance.
Choosing the right load
Start with the job you need the ammunition to do, whether that is hunting, target shooting or practice. Then match the load to that job, and finally test a few boxes in your own firearm, because every barrel has its preferences.
Read more about Winchester ammunition on the manufacturer website, or pair it with the ALLEN Triumph Double Compartment Range Shell Bag Mossy Oak Bottomland.
Order Winchester Magnum Pheasant 20 Gauge from MAG5 Firearms and keep a few boxes on hand for the season ahead.
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