High velocity 20 Ga. shells?

[ducksoup]

I've noticed the trend in the last several years of the 12 ga. lead shot field ammo getting faster and faster with most all manufacturers making 1450fps to 1500fps loads. Most upland hunters love the extra speed and energy. Does anyone offer these faster loadings in a 20 ga.? I only see the old standard 1250fps to 1300fps. You'd think with the advances in smokeless powder technology this would have been a natural.

[DennyJ]

Look at Federal. They have what you are looking for

[Dakotazeb]

Federal makes their 20 ga. Pheasant Forever loads in 2 3/4" and 3" both at 1,350 fps. That's faster than any other factory loads to my knowledge. I've shot these in 12 ga for years and love them.

[bobeyerite]

I have some Winchester copper plated that go out 1300. They work very well I am afraid to go faster for fear I'll blow the pattern. That could be an old wife tale on the pattern bit........Bob

[JMc]

I thought I saw some Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 20ga at or around 1500...you might check around.

[JPH]

I don't think anyone makes a lead 20 ga load in the 1400 fps or faster range. The Fiochii 3", 1 1/4 0z loads run 1200 fps, Winchester Super Pheasant loads of the same dimensions run 1250 fps. The Federal loads have a 1350 fps velocity, they tend to cost a bit more anyplace I have seen them.

Some 2 3/4" 20 ga loads may have a bit faster velocity, but the payload is 1 oz.

All that being said, I shoot the Fiochii GP or Win SP in 3" # 5 with great results out of my Benelli M1 with a factory IC choke.

[moellermd]

I shoot the Federal PF 20ga loads. They work well for me.

[bobeyerite]

I have some in my hand the labels reads; Winchester Super X Super Pheasant. 20 gauge 2 3/4 inches 1300 FPS, One (1) ounce of copper plated shot. I have them in 6's and 5's. The box is silver in color, with red print.......Bob

[wisturkeyhunter]

Kinda suprised somebody doesn't load a light payload in a 3 inch shell to get more speed. I'd think 1 1/8 in a 3 inch 20 gauge could be 1,400+

[moellermd]

Originally Posted by wisturkeyhunter

Kinda suprised somebody doesn't load a light payload in a 3 inch shell to get more speed. I'd think 1 1/8 in a 3 inch 20 gauge could be 1,400+

I very well could be wrong on this one but I will throw it out there anyway. I do not reload shot shells but, it is my understanding that the powder charge in a magnum 2 3/4 and a magnum 3in is the same. The benefit of the 3in is that you can get a greater shot load in them. Both are loaded to the max pressure deemed safe. Looking at Federals web site I see that a 2 3/4 and a 3 in 1oz shot shell has the same amount of powder and velocity. This leads me to believe I am correct. I am sure someone will point out that I am not.