The Challenger First Class 12 Gauge Target Load (brand part no. CTA12H175) trims the payload to a full 1 ounce of #7.5 lead shot, giving 12 gauge shooters a lighter-recoiling option for long practice sessions without dropping down a gauge. Challenger Ammo drives this reduced-weight charge to 1290 fps, a brisk velocity that keeps the pattern flat despite the lighter payload. The standard 2-3/4 inch hull cycles through pump, semi-auto, and break-action 12 gauges, and the 250-round case keeps a busy club schedule stocked. It is a good option for shooters who want a 12 gauge’s pattern density with less felt recoil than a full 1-1/8 ounce load.

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 ounce, a reduced payload for lighter felt recoil over a long practice session.
• Shot size is #7.5, a versatile size effective across trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1290 fps, brisk enough to keep the trajectory flat despite the lighter payload.
• 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

Why choose a 1 ounce payload over 1-1/8 ounce? The lighter charge produces noticeably less felt recoil, which helps many shooters stay comfortable and consistent through long practice sessions.

How many shells come in a case? This case holds 250 rounds, all loaded to the same 1 ounce, #7.5 shot specification.

Is this load still fast enough for trap? Yes, at 1290 fps it is one of the quicker loads in the First Class line, well suited to trap as well as skeet.

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