Federal Master Class 12 Gauge 2.75-inch ammunition (brand part no. MC12H18) is a dedicated target load built for shooters who want consistent patterns round after round on the clays course. Federal Ammunition loads this shell with a 1-ounce payload of #8 shot, the standard size for skeet and trap where a dense, even pattern matters more than pellet energy on a fast-breaking target. The 2.75-inch hull keeps recoil manageable through a long practice round or tournament squad, letting shooters focus on the next bird instead of fighting the gun between stations. For skeet, trap, and sporting clays shooters who want a reliable, repeatable load, this is a straightforward target choice in shotgun shells.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the standard choice for competitive skeet, trap, and sporting clays.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the standard target-load length for fast cycling in pumps and semi-autos.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a light, low-recoil charge suited to high-volume target shooting.
• Shot size is #8, the standard choice for skeet and trap, throwing a dense pattern suited to fast-breaking clay targets.
• Each round costs about $0.51, an affordable price for a dedicated target load.
• The box ships at roughly 2.2 pounds, useful when ordering a case ahead of league season.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, right-sized for a round of skeet or a practice string of trap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting or target load? It is a dedicated target load, built for the light recoil and dense, even patterns that skeet and trap shooters need on fast-breaking clays.

Why is #8 shot standard for skeet and trap? The smaller pellets throw a dense pattern with plenty of hits at typical clay-target distances, without the excess recoil of larger hunting shot sizes.

Buy the Federal Master Class 12 Gauge 2.75in #8 Shot

A long day on the clays course rewards a shell that recoils light and patterns the same every time, and Master Class is built for exactly that. Stock up before league night and keep your focus on calling the shot, not the gun. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.