Federal Master Class 12 Gauge shotshells (brand part no. MC12HC175) are built for competitive clay shooters who need a load that breaks targets at every station, not just the easy ones. Federal pairs a one-piece Podium wad with a two-piece straight-wall hull, extracting peak pattern performance from #7.5 high-antimony lead shot. The harder antimony-alloy pellets resist deformation in the barrel, holding tighter, more consistent patterns than softer shot. A reliable primer and select propellant round out a load built specifically for high-level sporting clays and FITASC competition. For shooters who compete rather than just plink, Master Class is Federal’s dedicated entry among its shotgun shells.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, the standard for competitive sporting clays and FITASC.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, fitting any standard 12 gauge chamber.
• The shot size is #7.5, balancing pellet count and energy for mixed clay presentations.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a competition-standard load for consistent recoil and pattern.
• Muzzle velocity reaches 1300 fps, keeping lead times short on crossing targets.
• The shot is high-antimony lead, harder than standard shot for tighter, more consistent patterns.
• A one-piece Podium wad is customized to extract peak performance from the straight-wall hull.
• The hull is a two-piece straight-wall design with an inserted plastic base wad for consistent pressure.
• The tube has a striated finish, a Federal competition-shell detail for handling and feel.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a full round of clays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Master Class suited to competition shooting? The Podium wad, high-antimony shot, and straight-wall hull work together to deliver the pattern consistency serious sporting clays and FITASC shooters need.

Why use #7.5 shot instead of a smaller size? It balances pellet count and per-pellet energy for the mix of target presentations found in a typical sporting clays course.

How many shells come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds of 12 gauge Master Class shells.

Buy Federal Master Class 12 Gauge #7.5 Shells

Sporting clays punishes any load that patterns inconsistently, and Master Class is built to remove that variable from your scorecard. Pattern a box before your next registered shoot. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.