The Federal Gold Medal 12 Gauge 2-3/4in 1-1/8 oz #7.5 Lead Paper Target Shotshell 25-round box is a match-grade target cartridge engineered specifically for competitive trap, skeet, and sporting clays marksmen seeking maximum pattern density and reduced physical fatigue. A primary friction point in high-volume clay target competition is inconsistent gas seals and sharp felt recoil disrupting second-shot recovery during long tournament events. Federal eliminates this performance bottleneck by constructing this cartridge with an exclusive paper hull, which expands and obturates effectively upon ignition to form a tighter chamber seal, absorb felt recoil impulse, and stabilize internal ballistics.
The technical advantage centers on pairing extra-hard lead shot with a traditional paper construction to optimize downrange pattern percentages. Launching its 1-1/8 oz payload of #7.5 shot at a velocity of 1,200 FPS via a 3-dram equivalent powder charge, this load maintains ideal leads and crushing energy on distant targets. Mechanically, the extra-hard lead shot is alloyed with high antimony content to resist deformation under sudden acceleration forces, preserving spherical pellet geometry as the shot column traverses the forcing cone and choke. Combined with a match-grade internal wad column and Federal primers, this load delivers ultra-tight velocity spreads and uniform shot clouds for predictable clay breaks.
Slinging its 1-1/8 oz #7.5 hard lead shot at 1,200 FPS, this cartridge is optimized to cycle flawlessly across over-and-under, side-by-side, pump-action, and semi-automatic competitive shotguns. The premium paper hull's controlled expansion reduces chamber wall friction during extraction, while clean-burning propellants keep gas ports and receiver mechanisms free of heavy carbon residue. Assembled to strict manufacturing tolerances, it gives competitive shooters the soft push recoil, clean burning, and match-winning consistency required for peak field performance.
Key Benefits
- Exclusive Paper Hull Construction: Obturates tightly to reduce gas blow-by, dampening felt recoil and stabilizing internal ballistics.
- High-Antimony #7.5 Hard Lead Shot: Resists compression deformation under acceleration to maintain pellet roundness for dense, high-percentage patterns.
- Match-Grade Primer and Wad Matrix: Delivers razor-thin velocity deviations and complete propellant combustion for reliable ignition.
- Versatile 1,200 FPS Target Profile: 3 dram equivalent charge balances flat trajectories with soft push recoil across all clay shooting disciplines.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 2-3/4 Inch Hull Length | 1,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 3 Dram Equivalent | Target Profile
- Payload: 1-1/8 oz Shot Weight | #7.5 High-Antimony Hard Lead Shot | Match-Grade Internal Target Wad Column
- Case/Primer: Exclusive Premium Paper Hull | Non-Corrosive Match Primer | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Federal Gold Medal Series
- Dimensions: 12ga 2-3/4" Geometry | Standard Competitive Target Shotgun Configuration | SKU: GMT1187.5
- Application: Competitive Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Precision Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Competition Quality Benchmarks
For shooters who demand repeatable internal ballistics and pattern consistency under match conditions, this load provides a proven mechanical solution. Get Federal Gold Medal Paper 12 Gauge target loads from SMKW, a trusted source for ammunition that meets competition-level performance standards.
