Description
If you run a lot of targets through your gun, you know that consistency matters more than anything else. Federal Premium Gold Medal Paper shells deliver that shoot after shoot, which is why they've earned a serious following among competitive clay shooters and dedicated practice enthusiasts.
What Makes Federal Gold Medal Different
These loads pair a paper hull with quality brass components and harder lead shot engineered for density and hardness. The real magic is in the two-piece SoftCell wad. It's designed to cushion recoil and keep your shot pattern tight, letting you focus on your lead and your mechanics instead of managing the gun between breaks. At 1,330 fps with 1 ounce of #7.5 shot, you get solid velocity and the shot size pattern that trap, skeet, and sporting clays competitors rely on.
SoftCell Wad Technology
Federal's SoftCell design works by creating an air cushion within the wad itself. This delays the compression force that reaches your shoulder, so recoil feels noticeably softer than standard one-piece wad designs. That matters when you're shooting volume, whether it's a long competitive event or a session of patterning work at the range.
The paper hull gives these shells the look and feel that target shooters have preferred for decades, plus they're reloadable if that's part of your routine. The brass head ensures flawless cycling and extraction across different shotgun platforms, so you can count on them working reliably whether you're running a vintage competition gun or a newer sporter.
Key Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Weight: 1 ounce
- Shot Type: Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1330 fps
- Hull Material: Paper with Brass Head
- Wad: Two-Piece SoftCell
- Rounds per Box: 25
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium
- MPN: GMT12175
- UPC: 604544692044
What’s Included
- 25 shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the two-piece SoftCell wad and standard wads?
The two-piece SoftCell design includes an air pocket that cushions the recoil force and spreads it out over a longer time, making felt recoil noticeably softer than traditional one-piece wads. This also helps maintain more consistent shot patterns by reducing excess wad deformation.
Are Federal Gold Medal shotshells reloadable?
Yes, the paper hulls with brass heads are reloadable for those who reload their own ammunition. These are Boxer primed and built to withstand multiple reloading cycles.
What clay target disciplines are these best for?
The 1 ounce #7.5 load is versatile across trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The pattern density and shot hardness make them particularly well-suited for trap and sporting clays, though plenty of skeet competitors also choose this load.
Why does Federal include the brass head on these shells?
The brass head ensures reliable extraction and consistent feeding in your shotgun. This is especially important when you're running high volume through your gun, where reliable cycling prevents jams and keeps you shooting without interruption.





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