The Federal All-American 12-Gauge 2.75-inch 1-1/8oz #8-Shot Brass 25-round box is high-velocity handicap competition target shotshell ammunition engineered specifically for long-yardage trap lines, back-station sporting clays, and windy-day target shooting. A primary operational challenge when shooting from distant handicap positions is maintaining velocity and pattern density without causing severe recoil fatigue or pellet deformation. Federal solves these long-range target requirements by combining a high-velocity 1,250 FPS powder charge and high-antimony lead shot with their specialized one-piece Podium wad, delivering extended downrange energy, tight pellet distribution, and cushioned recoil management.
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 cushions the 1-1/8oz payload during high-velocity ignition, absorbing peak pressure to soften felt recoil and protect pellet sphericity. Paired with ultra-hard high-antimony lead #8 shot, the added alloy hardness prevents the pellets from flattening under muzzle acceleration and air resistance, ensuring dense, uniform shot strings that shatter distant clays cleanly without stray flyers.
Engineered for demanding tournament marksmen on the handicap line, this load drives a fast 1,200+ FPS velocity profile (1,250 FPS) to reduce target lead times on long-range crossing trajectories. Assembled in reloadable straight-wall hulls with clean-burning propellants and ultra-responsive non-corrosive primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber pressures, low barrel fouling, and smooth cycling across over-under, side-by-side, and semi-automatic competition shotguns.
Key Benefits
- High-Velocity Handicap Load: 1,250 FPS velocity profile provides extended downrange kinetic energy and faster lead times for long-yardage targets.
- One-Piece Podium Wad Compression: Custom ignition cushion absorbs shock to soften felt recoil and protect pellet sphericity during setback forces.
- Hardened High-Antimony Lead: Precision-formed #8 pellets resist crushing under pressure to maintain tight, uniform patterns at extreme distances.
- Clean-Burning Ignition System: Premium powders and primers minimize fouling across extended tournament shooting sessions.
Technical Specification
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4" (2.75 in)
- Ballistics: 1,250 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Handicap (HDCP) Load Profile
- Payload: 1-1/8 oz | #8 High-Antimony Lead Shot
- 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 (Handicap)
- Dimensions: Standard 12-Gauge SAAMI Geometry | Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- Application: Handicap Trap, Long-Range Sporting Clays, Competition Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Federal Ammunition Quality Control Standards
When you are stepping up to the back rail on tournament day, having shotshells that deliver dense patterns and extended velocity is essential to staying on top of the leaderboard. Crush long-yardage clays with absolute confidence and maintain flawless downrange pattern density with Federal All-American 12Ga 2.75in 1-1/8oz HDCP #8-Shot target ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
