The Federal Top Gun 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1 1/8 oz #8 Shot – Patriotic Edition (part no. TGL12US8) is a 2.75-inch 12 Gauge shotshell loaded with 1 1/8 oz of #8 shot, from Federal Ammunition. Top Gun runs Federal’s fiber Paper Wad instead of a plastic one, patterning cleanly while leaving less plastic wad debris on the range or in the field. It’s built for trap, skeet, and clays, giving shooters a dependable option to order case after case. For a full case of shotgun shells, this load is worth stocking up on.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 12 Gauge, a widely available chambering that pairs with common all-around guns.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the length this shotshell is built and crimped to for reliable chambering and cycling.
• The payload weighs 1 1/8 oz, the shot charge weight behind each pattern.
• The shot size is #8, the pellet size that balances pattern density and per-pellet energy for the intended target.
• This is Federal’s Patriotic Edition loading (red, white & blue hull), at 1145 FPS, distinguishing it from the standard-hull Top Gun load in this weight/shot-size.
• It uses fiber Paper Wad, leaves less plastic wad debris behind on the range.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough for a solid range session or hunt without a mid-day supply run.
• Cost works out to about $0.45 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Top Gun use a plastic wad? No, Top Gun uses Federal’s fiber Paper Wad construction in place of a standard plastic wad, patterning cleanly while leaving less plastic behind.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 25 rounds, with a full case available for stocking up.

Buy the Federal Top Gun 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch 1 1/8 oz #8 Shot – Patriotic Edition

Whether you’re stocking up for trap, skeet, and clays or filling out a case for the season, this 12 gauge load is built to run clean and pattern consistently, box after box. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.