Description
The BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot is part of the Baschieri and Pellagri Heavy Dove and Quail line, a family of field loads designed for wide, efficient patterns on upland birds. This version packs 1-1/8 ounces of #6 lead into a 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge hull at 1,255 fps. Each box holds 25 rounds.
What Makes the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot Different
B and P designs its Heavy Dove and Quail line to deliver effective spreads and pattern efficiency, which is exactly what you want on fast, small birds. The 1-1/8 ounce payload is a proven recipe for upland shooting: enough pellets for solid patterns without the recoil of heavier magnum loads.
The #6 shot size is the heaviest option in this family. Larger pellets carry more energy at distance, which is why a 6 shot game load is often preferred for late-season doves that fly high and fast, and for tougher game such as pheasants, rabbits and squirrels. For early-season quail and close doves, the #7.5 or #8 versions put more pellets in the pattern.
These Italian field loads benefit from the quality control B and P is known for in its competition shells, giving hunters consistent velocity and reliable ignition in the field.
Hunting With the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot
As 12 gauge upland ammo, this load pairs well with improved cylinder or modified chokes. For flushing pheasants at 25 to 35 yards, modified is a good starting point; for high passing doves, modified or improved modified helps hold the pattern together.
At 1,255 fps with 1-1/8 ounces, recoil is moderate. Most hunters find it comfortable through a full day in a gas semi-auto or a well-fitted over and under.
This is a lead load. Many public hunting areas and some states restrict lead shot for upland and dove hunting, so check the rules for the ground you hunt before the season.
BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot Specifications
- Brand: B and P (Baschieri and Pellagri)
- Line: Heavy Dove and Quail
- Part Number: 12B18D6
- Gauge: 12 GA
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
- Payload: 1-1/8 oz lead
- Shot Size: #6
- Velocity: 1,255 fps (manufacturer rating)
- Rounds per Box: 25
- UPC: 878122006718
Why Hunters Choose the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot
Dove and quail shells are often thought of as cheap promotional loads, but the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot is built with the care B and P puts into its target line. Hunters who want consistent patterns season after season appreciate that difference.
The trade-off is shot size selection. #6 is excellent for larger or tougher birds, but on close quail coveys a #7.5 or #8 load will give a denser pattern. Many hunters carry two shot sizes and switch based on how birds are flying.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more upland loads, and visit Baschieri and Pellagri USA for the complete Heavy Dove and Quail lineup.
Store shells in a cool, dry place and keep boxes closed in the field so hulls stay dry on dewy mornings.
Who it is for: 12 gauge upland hunters who want a dependable 1-1/8 ounce #6 load for late-season dove, pheasant and small game. Follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations, including non-toxic shot rules, when using the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 6 Shot.
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