WINCHESTER 12 GA - 3" - #5 - 1.75OZ -10 RDS/BOX
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Winchester Ammunition
WINCHESTER 12 GA - 3" - #5 - 1.75OZ -10 RDS/BOX
The Winchester Double X 12 Gauge 3" #5 shotshell delivers the kind of high-velocity, knock-down power that upland and small game hunters have trusted for generations, combining proven engineering with consistent field performance in every shot.
- Copper-plated lead shot produces tighter, more consistent downrange patterns
- 3-inch magnum hull maximizes powder capacity for hard-hitting velocity
- 1,300 FPS muzzle velocity ensures flat trajectories and decisive terminal energy
- Heavy 1-3/4 oz. shot charge puts more pellets on target per trigger pull
- #5 shot size strikes the ideal balance of range and pellet count
- Trusted by generations of hunters who demand reliability in the field
Who This Is For
Winchester Double X 12 Gauge #5 is purpose-built for serious upland bird hunters and small game hunters who pursue pheasant, turkey, and similar game at moderate to extended ranges. If you need a hard-hitting magnum load that cycles reliably in your semi-auto or pump-action shotgun and delivers dense, even patterns shot after shot, this is the shell for your range bag or blind.
Specifications
| Brand | Winchester Ammunition |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Double X |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 3 Inch (Magnum) |
| Shot Size | #5 |
| Shot Weight | 1-3/4 oz. (1.75 oz.) |
| Shot Material | Copper-Plated Lead |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,300 FPS |
| Rounds Per Box | 10 |
| Application | Upland Birds, Small Game |
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is Winchester Double X #5 shot best suited for?
Winchester Double X #5 is an excellent choice for pheasant, turkey (at close-to-mid range), and similarly sized upland birds and small game. The combination of a heavy 1-3/4 oz. payload, copper-plated #5 pellets, and a 3-inch magnum hull gives you the pellet energy and pattern density needed to make clean, ethical kills at typical hunting distances — generally inside 40 yards for most upland applications.
Will this 3-inch magnum load work in my standard 12-gauge shotgun?
Your shotgun must be chambered for 3-inch shells to safely fire this load. Most modern 12-gauge pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns are rated for 2-3/4" and 3" shells, but always verify your barrel's chamber length stamped on the barrel or listed in your owner's manual before using magnum-length ammunition. Never fire a 3-inch shell in a gun chambered only for 2-3/4 inch loads.
How does copper-plated shot improve performance compared to standard lead shot?
Copper plating hardens the surface of each lead pellet, which significantly reduces pellet deformation during the firing process as shot travels through the forcing cone and choke. Rounder, less deformed pellets fly more predictably and retain energy longer, resulting in tighter, more uniform patterns at range — a key reason Double X has remained a go-to hunting load for decades.
- Caliber:
- 12 GA
- Shell Length:
- 3"
- Shot Size:
- #5
- Bullet Weight:
- 1.75oz
- Purpose:
- Turkey
- Type:
- Shotgun Ammunition
- Box Quantity:
- 10
- Case Quantity:
- 100
- Lead Free:
- No
