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If you're serious about skeet shooting, you already know that close ranges and tight patterns matter more than individual pellet energy. The Federal Premium High Over All in number 9 shot is engineered with that exact discipline in mind. These shells deliver the pattern density that skeet competitors expect, using 658 individual pellets to create that thick string of shot needed at typical 15 to 40 yard distances.
The secret lies in Federal's exclusive one-piece Podium wad design. Most shotshells use a two-piece wad that separates during flight, but the Podium features a cylinder-shaped compression zone that cushions the payload right at ignition. This means less deformation of the hard, high-antimony lead pellets, which translates to tighter, more consistent patterns. The design also reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, making those quick follow-ups on paired targets much easier to execute.
The construction quality backs up the performance. These loads feature a solid brass head that ensures flawless cycling and extraction, along with a tapered one-piece hull that's built with reloaders in mind. You get more usable reloads per hull and the flexibility to load with a wider selection of wads compared to standard designs. The eight-segment crimp ensures consistent performance round after round, while the 1145 fps velocity keeps recoil manageable during high-volume practice sessions or competition rounds.
Number 9 shot remains the standard for competitive skeet shooting. The superior pellet count and tight patterns mean fewer flyers and more consistent clay breaks at the distances where skeet birds actually break. While some shooters experiment with number 8 or 7.5 for trap or sporting clays, the HOA number 9 is purpose-built for the specific demands of skeet, and the hard shot construction ensures those patterns stay dense all the way to target.
Number 9 shot creates the densest possible pattern, which matters most in skeet where targets are broken at close ranges (typically 15-40 yards). The higher pellet count gives you more chances to break the clay, and the pattern density is far more important than individual pellet energy at those distances. Serious skeet competitors rely on #9 for consistent performance.
The Podium wad features a cylinder-shaped compression zone that protects the shot during ignition, reducing pellet deformation. This results in tighter, more consistent patterns and also reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise. You get cleaner breaks and an easier time managing recoil during rapid-fire sequences.
Yes, reloading is one of the key features of the HOA line. The tapered, one-piece hull with solid brass head and integral base wad allows you to reload more times per hull than standard designs, and you have more flexibility with wad options. The quality construction ensures consistent performance across multiple reloads.
While technically possible, #9 shot isn't ideal for trap or sporting clays where you'll encounter targets at longer distances and need more individual pellet energy. Trap shooters typically prefer #7.5 or #8, and sporting clays shooters often use a combination of both. The HOA line offers #7.5 and #8 specifically for those disciplines if you need them.
| UPC | 604544677850 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HOA12L 9 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | #9 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Partition |
| Shipping Weight | 2.45 |
| Shot Size | #9 |
| Shot Weight | 1 1/8 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.52 |
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