The Fiocchi Exacta Target VIP .410 Bore 2-1/2" #8 Lead load is a precision-engineered, competition-grade shell built for serious skeet, trap, and sporting clays shooters. The absolute biggest headache when competing with a .410 bore is pattern degradation. Because the tiny shell inherently carries a lighter payload, any pellet deformation can stretch out your shot string, thin out your spread, and let fast-moving clays fly right through the gaps. Fiocchi completely eliminates this sub-gauge bottleneck by loading these match shells with high-antimony hardened lead shot, turning the demanding .410 into a highly uniform, target-crushing machine.
The technical advantage focuses on advanced material science and strict internal ballistics control. By mixing a high percentage of antimony into the lead alloy, Fiocchi makes these fine #8 pellets exceptionally hard. This allows them to easily resist the intense chamber pressures of ignition without flattening or shearing as they move down the barrel. Because the pellets stay perfectly round, they experience identical aerodynamic drag in flight. Supported by a premium wad column, the shot payload exits the muzzle in a tight, uniform cloud with highly predictable downrange dispersion and crisp target-breaking energy.
Slinging its 1/2 oz. payload at a crisp tournament speed of 1,250 FPS, this target load shortens your required lead distance on fast crossers while keeping felt recoil incredibly soft. To ensure match-grade reliability when you are tracking a crucial double, Fiocchi uses a rigid plastic hull paired with a premium brass-plated head. This heavy-duty construction guarantees an airtight chamber seal and glass-smooth extraction, preventing hang-ups and cycling flawlessly across modern semi-automatics and classic over-and-under shotguns alike.
Key Benefits
- Elite Sub-Gauge Competition Design: Tailored specifically to maximize the pattern potential of the .410 bore, ensuring tournament-grade consistency on the clay line.
- High-Antimony Lead Shot: Specially hardened alloy projectiles resist flattening under sudden ignition stress, preserving aerodynamic roundness for a dense, gap-free spread.
- Consistent 1,250 FPS Velocity: Engineered at optimal match speeds to provide hard-hitting target breaks while keeping sub-gauge felt recoil virtually non-existent.
- Premium Match Hull Construction: Rigid plastic hulls and high-quality brass heads prevent swelling, ensuring reliable feeding and stick-free extraction round after round.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .410 Bore | 2-1/2" Shell Length | 1,250 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Exacta Target VIP Profile
- Shot Column: #8 Shot Size | 1/2 oz. Payload | High-Antimony Hardened Lead
- Hull/Wad: Rigid Target Plastic Hull | Premium Brass Base | Consistent Match Wad Column | Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Exacta Target VIP Series
- Dimensions: .410 Bore 2-1/2" | ~0.95 lbs Per Box | SKU: FIO410VIP8
- Application: Competitive Skeet, Trap, and Sporting Clays | Sub-Gauge Tournament Use & Target Practice
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Factory Precision Quality Benchmarks
When precision matters, and sub-gauge performance can’t be compromised, trust SMKW to deliver competition-grade ammunition backed by proven engineering. Equip your shotgun with Fiocchi Exacta Target VIP .410 Bore loads and maintain a measurable edge on every station.
