The Challenger First Class 12 Gauge Target Load (brand part no. CTA12H8) is a dedicated trap and skeet shell built for shooters who burn through cases of ammunition every week at the club. Challenger Ammo loads this shell with a 1-1/8 ounce charge of #8 lead shot at a brisk 1200 fps, striking the balance clay shooters want between pattern density and manageable recoil. The 2-3/4 inch hull runs through pump, semi-auto, and break-action 12 gauges without a hitch, and the 250-round case format means fewer trips to restock during a busy practice season. Whether you shoot registered targets or just want affordable ammunition for casual clay games, this load is built to run all day.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most widely supported bore for target and clay shooting.
• The shell measures 2-3/4 inches, the standard length for target-grade 12 gauge shotguns and chokes.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a full-weight payload for dense, consistent patterns on the clay range.
• Shot size is #8, a fine size favored for breaking clay targets at typical trap and skeet distances.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1200 fps, quick enough for a flat trajectory without punishing recoil over a long practice session.
• The shot charge is lead, giving reliable patterns and easy extraction through any 12 gauge choke.
• Each case holds 250 rounds, enough to cover several range sessions without reordering.
• Cost works out to about $0.37 per round, competitive pricing for a case-quantity target load.
• It is purpose-built as a target load, tuned for trap, skeet, and sporting clays rather than hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What clay disciplines does this load work for? The 1200 fps velocity and #8 lead shot make it a strong fit for trap, skeet, and general sporting clays.

How many shells come in a case? This case holds 250 rounds, all loaded to the same 1-1/8 ounce, #8 shot specification.

Will this shell cycle reliably in semi-auto shotguns? Yes, the standard 2-3/4 inch hull and 1200 fps velocity generate enough energy to reliably cycle most gas and inertia-driven semi-autos.

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