The Rio Star Team Target 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1-1/8oz #8.5 Shot load (Rio part no. STT3285) steps the payload up slightly from Rio’s standard 1oz target load, giving shooters a denser pattern for the same reliable Star Team consistency. Rio builds this line for competitors who put in serious training time on the clays course and need a cartridge they can trust to perform the same way every round. The heavier 1-1/8oz payload of #8.5 shot is a popular choice among shooters who want a little more pattern density without stepping up to a full field load. It remains a dependable pick among Rio’s shotgun shells lineup.

Key Specifications

• Built in 12 gauge, the standard chambering for competitive clay target shooting.
• Uses a 2.75-inch shell length, the standard hull for target loads.
• Carries a 1-1/8oz shot payload, a slightly heavier weight for denser patterns.
• Rated at 1250 fps muzzle velocity, a standard competition-speed loading.
• Loaded with #8.5 shot, a fine shot size favored for breaking clay targets cleanly.
• Weighs about 2.3 lbs per box shipped, useful when planning a case order for a match.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from Rio’s 1oz Star Team load? It carries a slightly heavier 1-1/8oz payload of the same #8.5 shot for a denser pattern.

What disciplines is this shell built for? It is a competition target load suited to trap, skeet, and sporting clays.

Buy the Rio Star Team Target 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1-1/8oz #8.5 Shot Ammo

A denser pattern can be the difference between a break and a miss on a tough target, and this load gives competitors that extra edge. Stock up before your next practice round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.