Sterling Competition Series 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch #8 Shot, 25-Round Box

The Sterling Competition Series 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch #8 Shot (brand part no. 8698779963941) is Sterling’s dedicated clays and target load, built lighter than a field shell to keep recoil down through a long day at the range. Sterling loads 7/8 ounce of #8 shot behind a soft wad and antimony-hardened pellets, a combination built to hold pattern density while going easy on the shoulder. This is a distinct line from Sterling’s field-oriented shells, engineered specifically for trap, skeet, and sporting clays rather than hunting. Each box holds 25 rounds from Sterling’s broader shotgun shells catalog, with a 250-round case available for regular shooters.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge, the standard bore for competitive clay target shooting.
• The shell length is 2.75-Inch, the standard target-load length for 12 gauge guns.
• The shot size is #8, the small, dense pellet standard for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
• The payload weighs 7/8 ounce, a lighter target-class charge that keeps recoil manageable over high round counts.
• The shell uses a soft wad design, cushioning shot at ignition to protect pattern consistency.
• Pellets are antimony-hardened, resisting deformation in the barrel for denser, more consistent patterns.
• The primer is fast-burning with a high flame length, giving consistent ignition shot after shot.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, matching a standard round of trap or skeet.
• The case pack totals 250 rounds, a bulk option for regular clays shooters.
• Cost per round runs about $0.43, competitive pricing for a dedicated target load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting load or a target load? It is a target load, built by the Competition Series for clays and trap rather than field hunting.

How does the Competition Series differ from Sterling’s field shells? It uses a lighter 7/8 ounce payload, a soft wad design, and antimony-hardened pellets built for pattern consistency at high round counts.

How many rounds come in a box and case? Boxes hold 25 rounds, with 250 rounds in a full case.

Buy the Sterling Competition Series 12 Gauge #8 Shot

Clay targets do not wait for a shooter to recover from heavy recoil, and the Competition Series is tuned to keep pace through a full day of registered rounds. Stock up before your next club shoot and let the soft wad do the work on your shoulder. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.