CLAYTON, MO (May 27, 2026) — Winchester Ammunition announces its new Magnum Pheasant™ shotshell for upland hunting with blended #5 and #6 shot, purposefully designed to deliver versatile performance in the field.
Available in 12-, 20-, and 28-gauge, Magnum Pheasant™ is ideal for any upland situation whether that is an explosive flush at close range or fast flying birds at longer distances. The blended payload of #5 and #6 shot improves pattern and shot string density while delivering optimal energy transfer at close or longer ranges.
Key Features of Magnum Pheasant™:
- Available in 12-, 20-, and 28-gauge
- Premium, batch-blended lead shot – Clean, precision sized shot for consistent performance every time
- High brass magnum – High velocity, hard hitting blended payload with #5 and #6 lead shot
- Loaded with best-in-class primers and powder
- Made exclusively in the U.S.A.
“Magnum Pheasant is a continuation of the successful Magnum Dove line launched by Winchester in 2025 and it delivers the same, hard-hitting performance, but with the payload needed for larger upland birds,” said Kyle Masinelli, Sr. Director Product Innovation & Strategy for Winchester. “The blended payload matters because the smaller pellets fill the gaps between the larger pellets effectively creating dense, concise patterns and shot strings that prevent game from passing through.”
|
Brand |
Symbol |
Gauge |
Length |
Velocity |
Payload |
Shot Size |
Box Size |
|
Magnum Pheasant™ |
MP1256 |
12 ga |
2 ¾” |
1450 fps |
1 ¼ oz |
#5 & #6 |
25 rds |
|
Magnum Pheasant™ |
MP2056 |
20 ga |
2 ¾” |
1250 fps |
1 oz |
#5 & #6 |
25 rds |
|
Magnum Pheasant™ |
MP28356 |
28 ga |
3” |
1200 fps |
1 1/8 oz |
#5 & #6 |
25 rds |
Winchester® Magnum Pheasant™ shotshells are available at retailers nationwide. Visit Winchester.com/where-to-buy to find a retailer near you.
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