Description
The Browning BXD Upland 12 GA 2.75 in #5 load is built for upland hunters who need their shot to reach late-flushing roosters. BXD stands for Extra Distance, and this 2.75 inch 12 gauge shell carries 1-3/8 oz of nickel plated #5 lead shot at a rated 1485 feet per second. Browning designed the BXD line around high velocity and plated pellets that resist deformation, which helps keep patterns tight and energy high downrange. The result is a load that puts more pellets on a fast-flying bird at the edge of your range.
Why Hunters Choose This Pheasant Load
- 1-3/8 oz of #5 shot in a 2.75 inch 12 gauge shell
- Nickel plated shot resists deformation for tighter patterns
- High velocity design aimed at longer upland shots
- Ideal for pheasant, rabbit and squirrel, per Browning
- Packed 25 rounds per box, Browning item B193511225
Browning BXD Upland 12 GA 2.75 in #5 Features
- Focused energy deposit compared with a standard pheasant load, per Browning
- Plated pellets maintain velocity for deeper penetration
- Reliable function in pumps, semi-autos and doubles
- Quality hulls and primers for dependable ignition
Pheasants are tough birds with heavy feathers and strong wings, and late-season roosters often flush wild at longer range. A good pheasant load needs both pellet energy and pattern density to anchor them cleanly, which is exactly where a plated, high-velocity shell earns its keep. A good dog, careful shot selection and quick follow-up shots do the rest.
Wear blaze orange where required, keep track of your hunting partners in the field, and always confirm your target and what lies beyond it before you shoot.
Many upland hunters carry two loads in the vest: a lighter one for early flushes over a pointing dog and a heavier, faster one for wild birds that get up at the edge of range. Plated, high-velocity shells like these fill that second role well. They also work on rabbits and squirrels, where a dense pattern of hard pellets helps with quick, clean kills in brush and timber.
Specifications
- Brand: Browning Ammunition
- Product Line: BXD Upland (Extra Distance)
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2.75 inch
- Shot Size: #5
- Shot Material: Nickel plated lead
- Payload: 1-3/8 oz
- Velocity: 1485 fps
- Quantity: 25 rounds
- Browning Item: B193511225
- UPC: 020892023192
Why Nickel Plated Shot Matters
Soft lead pellets flatten when they are squeezed through the bore and choke, and deformed pellets fly off course, opening up the pattern. Nickel plated shot is harder, so more pellets stay round and travel together. That means a denser pattern at 35 and 40 yards and pellets that keep enough energy to penetrate a tough rooster. Number 5 shot is a favorite for late-season roosters because each pellet carries more energy than smaller sizes.
Browning has been a respected name in bird hunting for generations, and its ammunition line is built to the same standards as its shotguns. Consistent performance from box to box means you can pattern your gun once and trust the results all season.
Pheasant hunters who shoot a 12 gauge with 2-3/4 inch or longer chambers will get the most from this 12 gauge upland ammo, especially for late-season birds that flush at longer range. Lead shot is not legal for waterfowl or in some non-toxic zones, so check local regulations before hunting.
Store shells in a dry place in the original box so the lot number stays with them. Before the season, pattern your shotgun at 30 and 40 yards with the choke you plan to hunt with. With hard plated shot, a modified choke often gives an excellent balance for pheasant.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more shotgun loads, and visit Browning Ammunition for full product details.
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