The Challenger First Class 12 Gauge Target Load (brand part no. CTA12HD75) pairs a full 1-1/8 ounce payload with #7.5 lead shot for shooters who want a versatile, all-around trap and skeet round. Challenger Ammo drives this load to 1250 fps, a brisk velocity that flattens trajectory and helps break targets cleanly at moderate range. The 2-3/4 inch hull cycles through pump, semi-auto, and break-action 12 gauges, and the 250-round case is built for shooters who go through ammunition fast during a busy season. It is a dependable, no-surprises load for club days and practice rounds alike.

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.
• Shot size is #7.5, a versatile size effective across trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1250 fps, quick enough for a flat trajectory on crossing targets.
• 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 suit? The 1250 fps velocity and #7.5 lead shot work well across trap, skeet, and sporting clays.

How many shells come in a case? This case holds 250 rounds, all loaded to the same 1-1/8 ounce, #7.5 shot specification.

Is this a heavier payload than the #8 version in the same line? The payload weight matches Challenger’s #8 First Class loads at 1-1/8 ounces; the difference is pellet size, not charge weight.

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