The Federal All-American 12-Gauge 2.75-inch 1-1/8oz 2.75-Dram #8-Shot Brass 25-round box is specialized competition target shotshell ammunition engineered specifically for trap, skeet, and sporting clays events. A primary operational limitation when competing across long tournament days is recoil fatigue and erratic shot patterns caused by pellet deformation inside the barrel. Federal addresses these target shooting friction points by pairing high-antimony lead shot with their specialized one-piece Podium wad, delivering uniform pattern density, low felt recoil, and reliable target breaks without flyer deformation.
The core technical advantage relies on Federal's specialized one-piece Podium wad designed explicitly for straight-wall hulls. Featuring a built-in compression zone, the wad cushions the 1-1/8oz payload upon ignition, reducing setback pressure and softening initial recoil. Paired with high-antimony lead #8 shot, the added alloy hardness keeps the pellets perfectly spherical under barrel acceleration and air resistance. This structural integrity maintains dense, tight shot strings and uniform downrange energy transfer to cleanly shatter fast-moving clay targets.
Engineered to meet the stringent standards of tournament clay shooters, this 2.75 Dram equivalent load drives a factory-rated 1,145 FPS muzzle velocity for comfortable, repeatable shooting metrics. Assembled in reloadable straight-wall hulls using clean-burning propellants and ultra-responsive non-corrosive primers, the cartridge ensures stable chamber pressures, clean barrel operation, and smooth cycling across over-under, side-by-side, and semi-automatic competition shotguns.
Key Benefits
- One-Piece Podium Wad: Built-in compression zone cushions ignition to reduce felt recoil and prevent pellet deformation.
- High-Antimony #8 Lead Shot: Hardened lead alloy resists crushing under pressure, producing dense, uniform patterns without stray flyers.
- Competition Velocity Mapping: 1,145 FPS velocity provides ideal lead timing and payload density for competitive clay disciplines.
- Clean-Burning Componentry: Formulated to minimize fouling in barrels and gas systems during high-volume tournament sessions.
Technical Specification
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4" (2.75 in)
- Ballistics: 1,145 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 2.75 Dram Equivalent
- 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
- Dimensions: Standard 12-Gauge SAAMI Geometry | SKU: FAA12L 8
- 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 2.75-Dram #8-Shot target ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
