Winchester AA 12 Gauge shotshells (part no. AA12FL8) load 7/8 ounce of #8 shot at 980 fps, giving Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet shooters a proven low-recoil, low-noise target load built on Winchester’s high-strength AA wad. Winchester pairs proven hard shot with best-in-class primer and powder in the AA line, a combination competitive clay shooters have trusted for generations of registered targets. The high-strength hull and AA wad combine for consistent patterns and reliable cycling through pumps, semi-autos, and break-action guns alike. In shotgun shells for competitive and recreational clay shooters, this is a proven target load.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard bore for Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet.
• The hull length is 2.75 inches, the standard target chamber length.
• The payload weighs 7/8 ounce, a light, low-recoil charge for extended shooting sessions.
• The shot size is #8, a standard clay-target pellet size favoring pattern density.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 980 fps, tuned for low recoil and low noise.
• The shell uses high-strength AA wads, built for consistent patterns and reliable cycling.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, sized for a full round of clays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this shotshell built for? Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet, where its light 7/8-ounce payload and low-recoil velocity favor extended shooting sessions.

Why does low recoil matter for clay shooting? Lower recoil reduces shooter fatigue across a long round of targets, helping maintain consistent form shot after shot.

Buy Winchester AA 12 Gauge 7/8oz #8 Shot Shotshells

A long day on the clays course rewards a shell that goes easy on the shoulder, and AA has delivered exactly that combination of pattern quality and low recoil for generations. Stock up before the next round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.