The 12-gauge Federal Top Gun Sporting, #7.5 shot is engineered for high-volume target shooting, offering a reliable and consistent option for sporting clays enthusiasts. With premium-quality components and designed specifically for sporting use, this load provides excellent shot patterns, ensuring precision and accuracy for both recreational and competitive shooters.
 
Key Features:
#7.5 Shot for Sporting Clays: The #7.5 shot is ideal for mid-to-long-range targets, offering a balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy. This size is preferred by many shooters for sporting clays, as it delivers enough pellets to reliably break distant targets while maintaining effective energy.
Consistent Patterning: Federal’s Top Gun Sporting shells are known for their uniform, tight shot patterns. This consistency allows for reliable target hits across varying distances and target presentations, giving shooters the confidence needed for competitive and practice sessions.
High-Quality Components: The Top Gun Sporting line utilizes premium lead shot, clean-burning powder, and reliable primers to ensure consistent performance and smooth cycling in a variety of shotguns, from semi-automatics to pump-actions. These components ensure dependable results even in high-volume shooting sessions.
Comparison with Other Shot Sizes: The #7.5 shot provides a middle ground between #8 and #9 shot sizes, delivering higher energy than #8 at longer ranges while still offering a decent pellet count for target saturation. The larger shot size makes #7.5 especially effective for breaking harder or more distant clays, providing shooters with a versatile load that can handle challenging target presentations.
 
Why It’s Special:
Optimized for Sporting Clays: The 12-gauge Federal Top Gun Sporting, #7.5 shot is tailored for sporting clays, offering a balance of range, pellet density, and energy. Whether you’re facing standard clays or longer-range presentations, this load is designed to deliver consistent results.
Value and Performance: Federal’s Top Gun Sporting shells offer high-quality performance at a competitive price, making them a popular choice for shooters who want reliable, affordable ammunition for frequent practice or competition.
Versatility in the Field: The #7.5 shot can also be used effectively in other clay shooting disciplines like trap and skeet, making it a versatile option for those who participate in multiple shooting sports.
 
Performance:
Gauge: 12-gauge
Shell Length: 2 ¾ inches, fitting most standard 12-gauge shotguns.
Shot Size: #7.5 Lead Shot
Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1200 to 1250 feet per second (fps), offering a balance between speed and recoil, allowing for quick follow-up shots during fast-paced target presentations.
Payload: Typically 1 to 1 1/8 ounces of shot, delivering ample pellets for a dense and effective pattern.
 
Applications:
Sporting Clays: The 12-gauge Federal Top Gun Sporting, #7.5 shot is ideal for sporting clays, offering the range and pellet density needed to break both close and distant targets. The larger pellet size provides enough energy to handle challenging shots, particularly on windy days or for tougher clays.
Trap and Skeet Shooting: In addition to sporting clays, the #7.5 shot performs well in trap and skeet shooting, providing excellent coverage and power to break targets in various conditions and distances.
Recreational Target Shooting: For those who enjoy regular trips to the range, the Top Gun Sporting line offers reliable, affordable ammunition that performs consistently, allowing shooters to practice with confidence.
 
The 12-gauge Federal Top Gun Sporting, #7.5 shot provides a dependable, high-performing load for sporting clays and other shooting sports. Its balance of range, pattern density, and affordable price make it a go-to choice for both casual shooters and competitive athletes looking for consistent results.
 
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