Kent Cartridge Heads to Pheasant Fest

Kent Cartridge is excited to return to National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic for another great year celebrating upland hunting, conservation, bird dogs, and the communities that bring them all together. We’ll be on the show floor all weekend at Booth #1323, ready to talk upland ammunition performance and showcase what’s new for the 2026 season.

Meet the Kent Team

Throughout the event, our team will be available to discuss load engineering, product performance, and the innovations shaping our latest upland and field offerings. Whether you're gearing up for pheasants, quail, grouse, or chukar, we’re here to help answer questions and ensure you’re set for success in the field.

Featured Upland Loads

Ultimate FastLead®

Ultimate FastLead is engineered for hunters who demand high velocity, dense patterns, and hard‑hitting knockdown power. Precision‑loaded shot and optimized components deliver the accuracy and impact needed for pheasants and other upland game. Available in multiple gauges, these shells offer smooth recoil and dependable performance all season long.

Upland Fasteel®

Upland Fasteel delivers non‑toxic, high‑velocity performance for upland hunters, available in 12,20, 28, and 410. options designed for consistent patterning and reliable ignition in the field. These loads provide environmentally conscious hunters with strong downrange performance and fast cycling.

What’s New for 2026

Kent Cartridge has introduced 17 new items across waterfowl, upland, and training for the 2026 season — all built with the same attention to detail, reliable ignition, and pattern consistency hunters expect. [kentcartridge.com]

Key highlights include:

Fasteel® Classic returns with proven pattern consistency and strong field performance. [kentcartridge.com]

New Ultimate® Pheasant and Ultimate® FastLead® offerings featuring layered shot for denser patterns and deep penetration at extended ranges — perfect for upland hunters looking for enhanced performance. [kentcartridge.com]

New sub‑gauge and 20‑gauge FastLead® and Fasteel® options providing more versatility for upland shooters. [kentcartridge.com]

Expanded Kent® DUX™ lineup delivering consistent results shot after shot. [kentcartridge.com]

Southern Reserve® Dove loads offering smooth recoil and consistent patterns for high‑volume dove hunts. [kentcartridge.com]

Kent® Low‑Report Blanks for dog training, engineered to reduce stress while maintaining reliable ignition.