The PPU Stars & Stripes Target Load 20 Gauge 2.75in #8 shotshell (part no. CT82408) brings the same hardened-shot recipe to the lighter 20-gauge bore for trap and skeet shooters who want less recoil over a long session. TRZ Trading builds Stars & Stripes around hardened lead shot and stringent quality control, so ignition stays dependable and velocities stay consistent shell after shell. It’s a straightforward, budget-friendly target load rather than a specialty competition shell, which is exactly what most weekly trap and skeet shooters actually need. This shotgun shells keeps a 20-gauge gun in the rotation for high-volume practice.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-recoiling bore popular with shooters who want less kick over a long session.
• Shell length is 2-3/4 inches, the standard chamber length for most 20-gauge shotguns.
• Shot size is #8, a common trap and skeet size that balances pattern density with pellet energy.
• The payload weighs 7/8 ounce, a standard lighter charge for 20-gauge target shooting.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1200 fps, a moderate speed that keeps recoil manageable over repeated rounds.
• The shot is hardened lead, resisting deformation for a tighter, more consistent pattern than soft shot.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a round of trap or skeet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting load or a target load? It’s a dedicated trap and skeet target load, built with hardened shot and stringent quality control for consistent clay-breaking patterns.

Why choose a 20-gauge target load over a 12-gauge? A 20-gauge shell produces noticeably less felt recoil, which many shooters prefer for a long high-volume session on the clays range.

Buy PPU Stars & Stripes Target Load 20 Gauge

A long day on the trap or skeet field goes better with a shell that patterns consistently and doesn’t beat up your shoulder, and this load is built for exactly that. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.