B&P Competition Flyer 12 Gauge Shotshells: Precision, Power, and Unmatched Comfort

Are you an avid clay target shooter striving for consistent breaks and higher scores? Do you pursue fast-flying upland game birds like pheasant, grouse, or quail, demanding reliable stopping power and clean kills? Perhaps you're simply a discerning shotgun enthusiast seeking premium performance that reduces fatigue during extended shooting sessions. If any of these describe you, the B&P Competition Flyer 12 Gauge Shotshells are engineered precisely for your needs.

This exceptional ammunition, renowned globally for its innovative design and superior performance, represents the pinnacle of shotshell technology. Crafted by B&P, a brand synonymous with quality and precision, the Competition Flyer load delivers a powerful 1-1/4 oz (one and one-quarter ounce) charge of #7.5 lead shot at a blistering 1255 feet per second (fps). But what truly sets it apart is the integration of the revolutionary Gordon System case head, a proprietary technology designed to redefine your shooting experience by dramatically reducing felt recoil.

Unveiling the B&P Competition Flyer: A Deep Dive into Performance

For serious shooters, every component of a shotshell matters. The B&P Competition Flyer has been meticulously engineered to optimize every aspect of its performance.

The Caliber of Choice: 12 Gauge Dominance

The 12 gauge remains the most popular and versatile shotgun caliber worldwide, known for its broad applicability in both hunting and sport shooting. The B&P Competition Flyer leverages this common platform, ensuring compatibility with virtually all 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75-inch shells. This widespread availability means you can readily integrate this premium ammunition into your existing setup without concerns about compatibility. Its robust design is well-suited for a variety of shotgun actions, from over/unders and side-by-sides to semi-automatics and pump-action models, making it a reliable choice for any shooter.

Optimized Shot Charge: The 1-1/4 oz Advantage

A 1-1/4 ounce shot charge is considered a heavy payload for 12 gauge competition and upland loads. This substantial weight translates directly into more pellets downrange, increasing the likelihood of striking your target and creating denser patterns. For clay target shooters, a denser pattern means more consistent breaks, even at the edge of the pattern. For upland hunters, this additional pellet count enhances the lethality and effective range, ensuring cleaner harvests on fast-moving game. The careful balance of this heavy payload with the shell's overall design ensures optimal energy transfer and consistent shot patterns.

The Perfect Pellet Size: #7.5 Lead Shot

The choice of #7.5 lead shot is strategic for the B&P Competition Flyer. This specific shot size offers an excellent balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy.

• For Clay Target Shooting: #7.5 shot is widely regarded as ideal for disciplines like trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Its moderate size provides a high pellet count for dense patterns, crucial for breaking clay targets reliably. The individual pellet energy is more than sufficient to shatter clays convincingly, providing clear visual feedback on successful hits.
• For Upland Hunting: For upland game birds such as pheasants, grouse, quail, and doves, #7.5 shot delivers ample energy and penetration for ethical, humane kills without excessive damage to the game. The pellet count ensures good pattern coverage, which is essential when targeting erratic, fast-flying birds in varied terrain.

The high-quality lead shot used by B&P is carefully manufactured for uniform size and spherical consistency, which contributes significantly to superior patterns and predictable performance.

Blazing Velocity: 1255 Feet Per Second

The B&P Competition Flyer boasts a muzzle velocity of 1255 fps. This high velocity provides several critical advantages:

• Reduced Lead: For moving targets, whether clay or bird, higher velocity means less "lead" is required, simplifying target acquisition and improving accuracy. This is particularly beneficial in fast-paced shooting scenarios where quick reactions are paramount.
• Flatter Trajectory: A faster load maintains a flatter trajectory over its effective range, minimizing pellet drop and making consistent hits easier, especially at longer distances.
• Enhanced Energy: Higher velocity translates to greater kinetic energy delivered to the target, ensuring positive breaks on clays and decisive stopping power on game birds. This optimal velocity is carefully balanced to provide power without introducing excessive recoil, thanks to the Gordon System.

The Revolutionary Gordon System: Taming Recoil for Superior Performance

One of the most significant innovations integrated into the B&P Competition Flyer is the patented Gordon System case head. This isn't just a marketing buzzword; it's a revolutionary design element that fundamentally changes how a shotshell manages recoil.

How the Gordon System Works

Unlike traditional shotshells where the base is rigid, the Gordon System incorporates a unique, deformable internal structure within the case head. When the round is fired, the immense pressure generated by the propellant causes this internal system to compress and absorb a portion of the recoil energy inside the shotshell hull itself. This internal absorption mechanism is what makes it so effective.

The Benefits of Reduced Recoil

The advantages of the Gordon System's recoil absorption are profound for any shooter:

• Enhanced Shooter Comfort: Less felt recoil means a more comfortable shooting experience, especially during high-volume shooting sessions typical in competition or a full day of hunting. Say goodbye to shoulder fatigue and discomfort.
• Improved Follow-Up Shots: Reduced muzzle rise and quicker recoil recovery allow shooters to get back on target faster for subsequent shots. This is invaluable in skeet, sporting clays, or when hunting coveys of birds where quick doubles or triples are often required.
• Greater Consistency and Accuracy: A comfortable shooter is a more focused and accurate shooter. By mitigating the jarring effects of recoil, the Gordon System helps maintain proper shooting form, leading to more consistent swings, better target tracking, and ultimately, higher scores and more successful hunts.
• Confidence and Stamina: Knowing your ammunition will be forgiving on your shoulder builds confidence. This translates into greater stamina throughout a competition or hunting trip, allowing you to perform at your peak for longer.
• Reduced Flinching: For many shooters, heavy recoil can lead to subconscious flinching or anticipating the shot. The Gordon System helps eliminate this, promoting a smoother, more natural trigger pull and better overall shooting mechanics.

The Gordon System exemplifies B&P's commitment to not just power, but also to shooter well-being and performance enhancement.

Ideal Applications: Where the B&P Competition Flyer Shines

The versatility and specialized design of the B&P Competition Flyer make it an outstanding choice for several demanding shooting disciplines.

For the Dedicated Clay Target Competitor

• Trap Shooting: The consistent patterns, high velocity, and reduced recoil are perfect for the precise demands of trap. Whether it's singles, doubles, or handicap, the Competition Flyer helps maintain focus and break targets with authority.
• Skeet Shooting: Quick target transitions and often tight timelines require rapid follow-up shots. The Gordon System ensures you stay on target for quick pairs.
• Sporting Clays: The varied presentations in sporting clays demand a load that performs across different distances and angles. The 1-1/4 oz #7.5 load offers the flexibility and power needed to tackle challenging courses.
• Five Stand & FITASC: Similar to sporting clays, these disciplines benefit immensely from the consistent performance and recoil-reducing properties of this premium shotshell.

For the Avid Upland Game Hunter

• Pheasant Hunting: The robust 1-1/4 oz payload and #7.5 shot size provide ample energy and pattern density to bring down pheasants cleanly, even at respectable ranges. The reduced recoil is a welcome feature after a long day of walking and shooting.
• Grouse & Quail Hunting: For these often quick and elusive birds in dense cover, fast handling and reliable patterns are key. The Competition Flyer delivers both, ensuring effective performance when opportunities are fleeting.
• Dove Hunting: While some might opt for lighter loads for doves, the Competition Flyer offers extended range and excellent pattern density for those seeking maximum effectiveness, especially in windy conditions or at higher altitudes.

For Any Shooter Seeking Premium Performance

Even if you're not a competitor or a hunter, but simply appreciate top-tier ammunition for recreational shooting, the B&P Competition Flyer offers a noticeably better experience. Its smooth cycling, consistent ignition, and superior component quality translate to a more enjoyable and rewarding time at the range.

Why Choose B&P Ammunition?

B&P (Baschieri & Pellagri) has a storied history of over 130 years in ammunition manufacturing, hailing from Italy, a country renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship and engineering excellence in firearms and ammunition. Their commitment to innovation, quality control, and the use of premium components has solidified their reputation as a world leader.

• Heritage and Expertise: With over a century of experience, B&P combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
• Proprietary Technology: The Gordon System is a testament to their dedication to pushing the boundaries of shotshell design for shooter benefit.
• Premium Components: Every B&P shell is loaded with carefully selected powders, primers, wads, and lead shot, ensuring consistency from shell to shell, box to box.
• Global Recognition: Trusted by champion shooters and serious hunters worldwide, B&P products are a benchmark for performance.

Choosing B&P means investing in ammunition that performs beyond expectations, shot after shot.

Frequently Asked Questions About Premium Shotshells

Q: What makes a "premium" shotshell like the B&P Competition Flyer different from standard target loads?
A: Premium shotshells, such as the B&P Competition Flyer, utilize higher-quality components, advanced manufacturing processes, and often incorporate proprietary technologies like the Gordon System. This results in more consistent velocities, tighter and more uniform shot patterns, greater reliability, and significantly reduced felt recoil, which are critical advantages for competitive shooting and effective hunting. Standard loads are generally designed for basic plinking or casual shooting and may not offer the same level of performance consistency or comfort.

Q: Is the 1-1/4 oz payload too heavy for my 12 gauge shotgun?
A: For most modern 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 2.75-inch shells, a 1-1/4 oz payload is well within safe operating parameters. The B&P Competition Flyer is specifically designed to manage this payload effectively, especially with the integrated Gordon System that mitigates felt recoil. Always consult your shotgun's manufacturer guidelines regarding ammunition compatibility, but generally, this load is suitable for a wide range of shotguns.

Q: How does the Gordon System specifically reduce recoil compared to other methods?
A: The Gordon System's unique advantage lies in its ability to absorb recoil within the shotshell hull itself upon firing. Most other recoil reduction methods focus on the shotgun (e.g., recoil pads, gas-operated actions) or the shooter (e.g., shooting technique, recoil-reducing vests). While these methods are effective, the Gordon System complements them by reducing the initial impulse at the source, leading to a more profound and immediate reduction in felt recoil. It's a proactive rather than reactive approach to recoil management.

Q: Can I use these shells for waterfowl hunting?
A: No, the B&P Competition Flyer uses lead shot. For waterfowl hunting in many regions, lead shot is prohibited, and hunters are required to use non-toxic alternatives like steel, bismuth, or tungsten. Always check local and federal regulations for waterfowl hunting. The Competition Flyer is optimized for upland game and clay targets, where lead shot is typically permitted.

Q: How does the 7.5 shot size perform at longer ranges compared to smaller or larger shot?
A: #7.5 shot strikes an excellent balance for mid-range performance. It offers a good pellet count for dense patterns and sufficient individual pellet energy. At longer ranges (e.g., 40+ yards), larger shot sizes (like #6 or #5) might retain more energy and penetrate deeper for hunting applications. However, #7.5 is generally preferred for its pattern density, which is crucial for increasing hit probability on moving targets at typical sporting clays or upland hunting distances. For very close ranges, smaller shot (like #9) might provide even denser patterns, but with less energy per pellet.

The B&P Competition Flyer 12 Gauge Shotshells are more than just ammunition; they are a performance enhancement tool designed to elevate your shooting experience. By combining a potent payload and velocity with the groundbreaking Gordon System recoil mitigation, B&P delivers a product that consistently excels in demanding environments, allowing you to focus on your target and achieve your best.

Attribute	Detail
Brand	B&P (Baschieri & Pellagri)
Model	Competition Flyer
Gauge	12 Gauge
Length	2.75" (2 3/4 inches)
Shot Charge	1 1/4 oz (1.25 ounces)
Shot Material	Lead
Shot Size	#7.5
Velocity	1255 fps (feet per second)
Rounds/Box	100 Rounds
Application	Upland Hunting, Clay Target Shooting (Competition)
Special Feature	Gordon System Recoil Reduction
UPC	878122008064