The Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch #8 Shot 1-1/8 oz Lead 25-round box is high-grade target shotshell ammunition engineered specifically for trap, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and high-volume target practice. A primary operational limitation when shooting competitive clay targets is pellet deformation during peak chamber ignition and choke passage, which creates erratic flyers and thin pattern density downrange. Fiocchi resolves this target coverage dilemma through its Shooting Dynamics line, combining chilled lead shot with a high-efficiency cushioning wad to maintain pellet roundness, ensure dense pattern spread, and crush clays at short-to-medium engagement distances.
The core technical advantage relies on the load's chilled lead shot construction. Alloyed to increase surface hardness, the #8 lead pellets resist flattening and surface deformation under peak setback pressures as the shot column accelerates through the barrel and choke restriction. Preserving spherical integrity keeps individual pellets flying true to eliminate pattern gaps. Supported by Fiocchi’s internal plastic target wad, the shot column is cushioned upon primer ignition to soften felt recoil while shielding the pellets from direct barrel scrub, producing tight, repeatable pattern dispersion.
Propelling its 1-1/8-ounce payload at a factory-rated 1,250 FPS muzzle velocity, this 2-3/4-inch target load delivers fast lead times and hard downrange impact energy to break fast-moving clay targets. Assembled with high-grade 2-3/4-inch low-brass plastic hulls, clean-burning target propellants, and reliable non-corrosive primer assemblies, the cartridge guarantees crisp ignition, smooth ejection, and reliable cycling across over-under, side-by-side, pump-action, and semi-automatic 12-gauge shotguns.
Key Benefits
- Hard Chilled #8 Lead Shot: Resists ignition deformation to maintain spherical integrity and deliver tight target patterns.
- 1-1/8 oz Heavy Payload: Provides maximum pellet count and dense downrange coverage to break competitive clay presentations.
- Internal Cushion Wad System: Protects shot pellets during barrel transit while dampening initial recoil impulse.
- 1,250 FPS Velocity: Generates fast flight times and positive lead characteristics for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
Technical Specification
- Gauge/Bore: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 Inches (2.75" Standard Hull)
- Shot Charge: 1-1/8 Ounce (1-1/8 oz)
- Shot Size: #8 Shot | Chilled Hard Lead
- Ballistics: 1,250 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Hull/Primer: High-Grade Low-Brass Plastic Hull | Clean-Burning Target Powder | Non-Corrosive Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Series
- Dimensions: 2-3/4-Inch SAAMI Chamber Geometry | SKU: 12SD18X8
- Application: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, Recreational Target Shooting, and Dove Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Fiocchi Precision Quality Control Standards
For shooters selecting a 12-gauge target load around a 1-1/8 oz payload, this Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics configuration combines #8 chilled lead with a 1,250 FPS velocity specification for conventional clay-target applications. Get consistent field performance backed by controlled manufacturing standards—available now from SMKW, a trusted source for proven ammunition.
