The Challenger Steel Load 12 Gauge shell (brand part no. CTA12SGT7) gives shooters an affordable steel-shot option for areas where steel is required or simply preferred over lead. Challenger Ammo loads this shell with a full 1-1/8 ounce charge of #7 steel shot on a standard 2-3/4 inch hull. Steel shot patterns differently than lead, and this load is built around powders and wads suited to steel’s lighter-per-pellet weight. The 250-round case keeps waterfowl hunters and target shooters alike stocked through a demanding season.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard bore for steel shot waterfowl and target loads.
• The shell measures 2-3/4 inches, a standard length that fits any 12 gauge chambered for it.
• The shot charge weighs 1-1/8 ounces, a solid payload for a steel-shot load.
• Shot size is #7, sized to help offset steel’s lighter per-pellet weight compared to lead.
• The shot charge is steel, required in many waterfowl hunting areas and a common choice at ranges that restrict lead.
• Each case holds 250 rounds, a practical bulk quantity for a demanding season.
• Cost works out to about $0.38 per round, competitive pricing for a case-quantity steel-shot load.
• It is loaded as a steel shot shell rather than Challenger’s lead-shot target lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is steel shot required for this load? This shell is already loaded with steel shot, which meets steel-shot-only requirements in many waterfowl hunting areas; always confirm local regulations.

How many shells come in a case? This case holds 250 rounds, all loaded to the same 1-1/8 ounce, #7 steel shot specification.

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