B&P Mach LV Professional Handicap shotshells in 12 gauge (part no. 12B18FL8) load a 1-1/8-ounce charge of #8 shot at 1250 feet per second, engineered specifically for handicap trap shooting where targets are called from farther back than standard trap distances. B&P Ammunition tunes this line for the pattern consistency competitive trap shooters need at that extended range, rather than for field hunting. The #8 shot size delivers dense patterns for skeet, dove, and quail at handicap distances. This shotgun shells is purpose-built for shooters stepping back on the handicap line.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard trap and handicap competition chambering.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard target hull length.
• The payload weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a competition-standard target charge.
• The shot size is #8, dense patterns for skeet, dove, and quail.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1250 feet per second, tuned for consistent handicap-distance patterns.
• B&P markets this under its Mach LV Professional Handicap line, purpose-built for handicap trap shooting.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a round of handicap trap.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting competitors buy by the case ahead of a shoot.
• Cost runs about $0.62 per round, competitive pricing for a dedicated handicap load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a handicap trap load different from a standard target load? Handicap trap is shot from farther back than standard 16-yard trap, so handicap loads like this one are tuned for the pattern consistency and pellet energy competitors need at that extended distance.

Is #8 shot standard for trap handicap shooting? #8 shot is a common trap and handicap size, balancing pattern density against the tighter, more consistent patterns competitive shooters demand.

Buy B&P Mach LV Professional Handicap 12 Gauge #8

Stepping back on the handicap line changes what a load needs to do, and this shell is built specifically for that extra distance. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.