The Federal All-American 12-Gauge 2.75-inch 1-1/8oz #8-Shot Brass 25-round box is high-velocity competition target shotshell ammunition engineered specifically for trap, skeet, and sporting clays disciplines. A primary challenge during fast-paced target events is balancing higher projectile velocities with manageable felt recoil and uniform pattern density. Federal solves these competitive performance requirements by pairing a 3 Dram equivalent powder charge and high-antimony lead shot with their specialized one-piece Podium wad, delivering 1,200 FPS speeds, consistent pellet distribution, and cushioned recoil absorption.
The core technical advantage relies on Federal's specialized one-piece Podium wad engineered explicitly for straight-wall hulls. Featuring a built-in compression zone, the wad absorbs initial ignition pressure to reduce felt recoil and prevent setting deformation across the 461 hard lead pellets. Formulated with a high-antimony alloy for increased rigidity, the #8 pellets resist crushing inside the barrel, ensuring dense downrange shot strings, true flight trajectories, and maximum kinetic transfer to cleanly break distant clays.
Engineered for demanding tournament marksmen, this 3 Dram load delivers a high-speed 1,200 FPS velocity profile to reduce target lead time on fast-crossing clay trajectories. Assembled in reloadable straight-wall hulls with clean-burning propellants and ultra-responsive, non-corrosive primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressures, minimal barrel fouling, and reliable cycling in over-and-under, side-by-side, and semi-automatic shotguns.
Key Benefits
- High-Velocity Performance: 1,200 FPS velocity and 3 Dram charge deliver faster lead times and hard-hitting energy for long-range target breaks.
- One-Piece Podium Wad Compression: Custom ignition cushion absorbs shock to soften felt recoil and protect pellet sphericity.
- Hardened High-Antimony Lead: 461 precision-formed #8 pellets resist deformation under setback forces for tight, uniform downrange patterns.
- Clean-Burning Ignition System: Premium powders and primers minimize fouling across extended shooting sessions.
Technical Specification
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4" (2.75 in)
- Ballistics: 1,200 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 3 Dram Equivalent
- Payload: 1-1/8 oz | #8 High-Antimony Lead Shot | 461 Pellet Count
- Wad System: One-Piece Podium Wad
- Hull/Primer: Reloadable Straight-Wall Hull | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Federal All-American Competition Series
- Dimensions: Standard 12-Gauge SAAMI Geometry | Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- Application: Competitive Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Target Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Federal Ammunition Quality Control Standards
When you are stepping up to the station on tournament day, having shotshells that deliver tight patterns and soft-shooting performance is essential to staying on top of the leaderboard. Crush clays with absolute confidence and maintain flawless pattern density with Federal All-American 12Ga 2.75in 1-1/8oz #8-Shot target ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
