The Clever Mirage ST T1 12 Gauge Target Load (brand part no. CMST12HD8) steps velocity up to 1250 fps while keeping the full 1-1/8 ounce payload of #8 lead shot, giving a flatter, faster-breaking round for trap and skeet. Clever loads this Italian-made shell on a standard 2-3/4 inch hull that cycles cleanly through pump, semi-auto, and break-action 12 gauges. The 250-round case is built for shooters who put in serious volume at the club, keeping cost per round down without sacrificing pattern quality. It is a strong pick for shooters who want a little extra speed behind their pattern.

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 #8, a fine size favored for breaking clay targets at typical trap and skeet distances.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1250 fps, a step up in speed for a flatter 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 $0.38 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

How does the 1250 fps version compare to the 1200 fps loading? Both use the same 1-1/8 ounce, #8 shot charge; the 1250 fps version simply runs a bit faster for a flatter trajectory.

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

Will this shell cycle reliably in semi-auto shotguns? Yes, the standard hull and higher velocity provide plenty of energy to reliably cycle gas and inertia-driven semi-autos.

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