The Challenger Long Bird 20 Gauge No. 8 Shot (brand part no. CTA20LB8) is the finer-shot companion to Challenger’s Long Bird lineup, built for shooters who want a denser pattern for clay targets. This 2-3/4-inch shell carries a full 1 oz charge of No. 8 shot at 1,250 fps, throwing roughly 359 pellets that excel at breaking clays whether they are barely out of the trap house or well downrange. Challenger’s cushioned wad keeps that shot column protected from deformation on the way out of the barrel, resulting in consistent, reliable patterns shot after shot at an affordable price.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 20 gauge, 2-3/4-inch shotguns, a common configuration for lightweight clay and field guns.
• Loaded with No. 8 shot, favored for its dense pattern on clay targets.
• Carries a full 1 oz payload, a standard charge for 20 gauge clay loads.
• Delivers approximately 359 pellets per shell for thorough pattern coverage.
• Rated at 1,250 fps muzzle velocity, a brisk speed for breaking clays cleanly.
• Uses a cushioned wad that reduces pellet deformation for tighter, more consistent patterns.
• The cushioned wad also helps soften felt recoil across a long day of shooting.
• Sold as a case of 250 rounds, built for high-volume clay shooters.
• Built on a reloadable hull, a plus for shooters who reload their own shotshells.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No. 8 shot best suited for? It is a favorite for clay target shooting, where its dense pattern and pellet count help break targets cleanly at typical trap and skeet distances.

How many rounds does this listing include? This is sold as a full case of 250 rounds, well suited to clubs and shooters who go through a lot of targets.

How does this differ from the No. 7.5 Long Bird load? Both run the same 20 gauge, 1 oz, 1,250 fps platform; this version simply uses the smaller No. 8 shot for a denser pattern with more pellets per shell.

Buy the Challenger Long Bird 20 Gauge No. 8 Shot

A case of consistent No. 8 target loads keeps a shooting bag stocked through an entire clays season without constant restocking. Challenger’s cushioned-wad construction means every shell in the case performs the same as the last. Order a case from our Challenger Ammo lineup of shotgun shells, shipped direct from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.