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Federal Top Gun shells have spent decades proving themselves on clay courses across the country. This 1 oz load with #7.5 hard lead shot puts you at a 1250 fps muzzle velocity that delivers enough speed to keep you from leading targets too much, while the 350 pellets per round maintain a pattern tight enough to break clays consistently.
That hard lead shot is the real workhorse here. Unlike softer shot, it resists deformation under barrel pressure, which means your patterns stay consistent from shell to shell and round after round. The unique wad column Federal built into these rounds supports that pattern consistency, giving you predictable results whether you're shooting singles at trap or running a sporting clays course. The Federal primer ignites cleanly too, so you're not fouling your barrel with excessive residue when you're going through a whole day at the range.
One ounce of shot at this velocity strikes a real balance. You get enough power to break targets without that shoulder-pounding recoil that builds fatigue over a long session. That manageable kick also helps you get back on target faster for your follow-up shots, which matters when you're working through pairs or running a course. People consistently mention the low recoil as one of the reasons they keep coming back to this load.
These shells work equally well for someone practicing before a trap tournament or someone spending a weekend clays session with friends. The 2.75-inch shell length feeds reliably in virtually every modern 12-gauge shotgun. Federal designed this load specifically with target shooting in mind, so you get all the engineering focused on breaking clays rather than compromise. With 25 rounds per box, you're looking at an economical way to build the kind of trigger time that actually improves your scores.
Yes, the hull is reloadable. However, the stamped steel head and relatively simple construction mean most reloaders treat them as a one-use case. The real value of Top Gun is the shell's economical price on the first firing, not reloading cost savings down the line.
Top Gun uses a slightly softer lead shot (around 3.5% antimony) compared to Gold Medal's harder composition, and the hulls are simpler in construction. Both pattern well, but Gold Medal tends to be for shooters who plan to reload multiple times. Top Gun is built for economical high-volume target practice.
Absolutely. The 2.75-inch shell length is the standard 12-gauge load and feeds reliably in virtually all modern 12-gauge shotguns, including semi-autos, pumps, and over-unders. That said, occasionally with any brand of ammo, gun chamber cleanliness and extractor condition can affect feeding, so keep your shotgun well maintained.
The extra 1/8 ounce in a 1 1/8 oz load gives you roughly 40 more pellets for denser patterns, which some shooters prefer for longer-range shots. The 1 oz load here provides lower recoil and works great for standard trap and sporting clays distances. Your specific gun and shooting style matter more than the small difference in payload.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 0.52 |
| Grains | #7.5 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TGS12875 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 2.21 |
| Shot Size | #7.5 |
| Shot Weight | 1 oz |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 604544646450 |
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