Federal’s Master Class line (brand part no. MC224 8) loads its 2.75-inch 20 gauge hull with 7/8 ounce of #8 shot, stepping up pellet count for shooters who want denser patterns on the clay range. Federal Ammunition builds this shell to tighter, more consistent tolerances than entry-level target loads, a difference competitive trap and skeet shooters notice on the scoreboard. The #8 shot size trades per-pellet energy for a denser pattern, a common choice for closer clay presentations. In shotgun shells built for the competitive shooter, Master Class earns its step-up price.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20, a lighter-recoiling platform favored by many competition shooters.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard length for 20 gauge target loads.
• The payload weighs 7/8 ounce, a typical charge for clay target competition.
• The shot size is #8, a denser pattern choice for closer clay presentations.
• Per-round cost runs about $0.48, competitive pricing for a step-up target shell.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a standard round count for a practice round.
• Shipping weight runs about 1.94 pounds per box, typical for a 25-round target load box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose #8 shot over #7.5? The smaller #8 pellets give a denser pattern, which helps on closer clay presentations.

What sets Master Class apart from a basic target load? Federal builds it to tighter tolerances for more consistent patterns, aimed at competitive trap and skeet shooters.

Buy Federal Master Class 20 Gauge #8 Shot

Close clay presentations reward a dense pattern, and this #8 Master Class load is built to deliver one every time. Add a case to your next practice session and watch the scores climb. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.