Description
The BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot is the smallest-pellet option in the Baschieri and Pellagri Heavy Dove and Quail family. It carries 1-1/8 ounces of #8 lead in a 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge hull at 1,255 fps, putting the most pellets on target of any load in the line. Each box holds 25 rounds.
Where the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot Excels
Pattern density wins on small, close birds. An 8 shot quail load places far more pellets in the pattern than #6 or #7.5, which greatly improves the odds of a clean hit on a bobwhite flushing at 15 to 25 yards or a woodcock twisting through alders.
The same logic makes it effective early season dove ammo. September birds often decoy close and fly low over water holes and cut fields, where dense patterns matter more than long-range energy.
At 1,255 fps with a 1-1/8 ounce payload, the shell is lively without being punishing, and B and P builds it with the consistent components the company is known for in its competition line.
Tips for Hunting With the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot
Pair these dense pattern shotshells with an open choke. Improved cylinder or skeet chokes let the pattern open quickly for close shots. Tighter chokes can make a #8 pattern so dense at close range that it damages birds or produces misses.
For high-flying late-season doves or pheasants, the lighter pellets run out of energy, and a #6 or #7.5 load is a better fit. Many hunters carry a box of #8 for the first hour and switch as birds get warier and fly higher.
As 12 gauge bird shot, this is a lead load. Check whether your hunting area requires non-toxic shot. The load also doubles as a practical skeet round for a few practice stations before the season.
BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot Specifications
- Brand: B and P (Baschieri and Pellagri)
- Line: Heavy Dove and Quail
- Part Number: 12B18D8
- Gauge: 12 GA
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
- Payload: 1-1/8 oz lead
- Shot Size: #8
- Velocity: 1,255 fps (manufacturer rating)
- Rounds per Box: 25
- UPC: 878122006732
Who Should Choose the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot
Quail hunters, woodcock hunters and early-season dove shooters will get the most from the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot. It is built for close, fast shots where a dense, even pattern makes the difference.
The limitation is range. Small #8 pellets lose energy quickly beyond about 30 to 35 yards, so this is not the right load for pass-shooting high birds or for larger game. Choose the #7.5 or #6 versions for those situations.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more upland loads, and visit Baschieri and Pellagri USA for the full lineup.
Store shells in a cool, dry place and keep boxes closed in the field so hulls stay dry.
Who it is for: 12 gauge hunters after quail, woodcock and early-season dove who want the densest pattern in the line. Follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations, including non-toxic shot rules, when using the BP Heavy Dove and Quail 12 GA 8 Shot.
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