The Fiocchi Baschieri & Pellagri (B&P) Heavy Dove & Quail 12-Gauge 2-3/4" #8 Lead load is a high-density, maximum-performance field shell built for serious upland hunters and clay shooters. The primary frustration with standard field loads is a lack of pellet density when targets stretch out at extended ranges, which leads to clean misses or chipped targets. Fiocchi eliminates this performance bottleneck by packing a heavy 1-1/8 oz. payload of premium #8 shot into the hull, flooding the air with a dense, highly forgiving pattern that leaves fast-moving birds nowhere to hide.
The technical advantage focuses on internal ballistics control and premium component design. This round features B&P’s legendary Gordon Hull technology, which utilizes a specialized, shock-absorbing base wad that mechanically compresses upon ignition. By dampening the initial pressure spike, this system cushions the shot column to prevent the hardened, chilled lead pellets from crushing and deforming under acceleration. Because the pellets exit the muzzle perfectly round, they maintain an aerodynamic flight path for incredibly tight group uniformity and predictable downrange energy transfer.
Pushing its heavy hunting payload at a crisp 1,255 FPS, this cartridge delivers hard-hitting terminal energy for clean, ethical harvests on tough upland birds without generating punishing recoil. The unique combination of the Gordon Hull and a meticulously blended propellant line dramatically reduces felt recoil, keeping your muzzle down and saving your shoulder during high-volume, fast-paced shooting sessions. Whether you are tracking erratic doves over a sunflower field or crushing tricky crossers on the sporting clays course, this 25-round box delivers match-grade consistency with every trigger pull.
Key Benefits
- Heavy 1-1/8 oz. Hunting Payload: Maximizes total pellet count in the air, creating a dense, forgiving pattern that eliminates the thin spots common in lighter field loads.
- Innovative Gordon Hull Technology: Internal shock-absorbing base wad compresses during firing to absorb heavy chamber pressure and cushion the shot column.
- Hardened Chilled Lead Shot: Hardened #8 pellets resist flattening and shearing under ignition force, preserving aerodynamic roundness for uniform downrange spread.
- Reduced Recoil Profile: Advanced hull geometry and smooth-burning propellants noticeably dampen felt recoil, enabling faster recovery for true second-shot follow-ups.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 2-3/4" Shell Length | 1,255 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Heavy Field Profile
- Shot Column: #8 Shot Size | 1-1/8 oz. Payload | Hardened Chilled Lead
- Hull/Wad: Proprietary B&P Gordon Hull | Shock-Absorbing Cushion Wad | Premium Boxer Primer | Controlled Propellant
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | B&P Heavy Dove & Quail Series
- Dimensions: 12 Gauge 2-3/4" | ~2.60 lbs Per Box | SKU: FIO12B18D8
- Application: Upland Bird Hunting | Dove, Quail, and Woodcock | High-Volume Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Premium International Precision Manufacturing Benchmarks
When consistency, recoil management, and pattern density matter, this load delivers measurable performance advantages in the field. Trust Smoky Mountain Knife Works to supply proven ammunition that meets strict technical standards and real-world hunting deman
