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title: "16 ga Pheasant Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "Lead #5 or #6, 2¾\" (Federal Prairie Storm #5, Kent Ultimate Fast Lead #5, and similar). Lead, or bismuth #5–#6 if required. Shop 16 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory"
url: "https://www.jjarmoryny.com/hunting-ammo-16-gauge-pheasant"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
---

# 16 ga Pheasant Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> Lead #5 or #6, 2¾" (Federal Prairie Storm #5, Kent Ultimate Fast Lead #5, and similar). Lead, or bismuth #5–#6 if required. Shop 16 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory

[ HUNTING AMMO // 16 GA ]

[ HUNTING AMMO // 16 GA ]

## 16 GAUGE · PHEASANT

What we recommend for Pheasant with a 16 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

What we recommend for Pheasant with a 16 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

[ 16 GA // PHEASANT ]

[ 16 GA // PHEASANT ]

RECOMMENDED SHOT

RECOMMENDED SHOT

Lead #5 or #6, 2¾" (Federal Prairie Storm #5, Kent Ultimate Fast Lead #5, and similar)

Lead #5 or #6, 2¾" (Federal Prairie Storm #5, Kent Ultimate Fast Lead #5, and similar)

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

Lead, or bismuth #5–#6 if required

Lead, or bismuth #5–#6 if required

WHY

WHY

This is what the 16 gauge still does best — classic upland payloads.

This is what the 16 gauge still does best — classic upland payloads.

Lead is generally legal for pheasant in New York except on posted non-toxic areas.

Lead is generally legal for pheasant in New York except on posted non-toxic areas.

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## IN STOCK AT JJ ARMORY

In stock now: Federal Prairie Storm 16 gauge #5 and Winchester Super-X 16 gauge #6 lead.

In stock now: Federal Prairie Storm 16 gauge #5 and Winchester Super-X 16 gauge #6 lead.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.