Description
Fiocchi High Velocity shotshells are built for hunters who want dependable performance in the field without overthinking it. These 12 gauge 2.75 inch loads pack 1 1/4 ounces of #8 lead shot moving at 1330 feet per second, giving you the reach and speed needed to take birds at reasonable distances. The #8 shot size strikes a good balance for dove, quail, and similar upland game, with enough pellets in the pattern to connect reliably while still delivering solid impact.
What Makes These Fiocchi Shells Tick
These shells use quality round lead shot, heavy-duty wads, and clean-burning powders to keep your patterns consistent shot after shot. The plastic hulls come with high brass heads that stand up to repeated use, and they're loaded with Boxer primers so you can reload them if you're into that. That attention to component quality matters when you're counting on ammunition to perform in the field.
Built for Field Hunting and Range Work
Whether you're working over dogs in upland cover or just getting rounds downrange at the range, these loads handle both jobs without complaint. The high velocity formula helps flatten your trajectory, which is useful when birds are moving or you're trying to stretch your range a bit. Fiocchi positioned this line as a general-purpose hunting and target load, so you're not locked into one type of shooting.
A Straightforward Reloadable Option
The plastic hulls and Boxer primers mean once you burn through the 25 rounds in the box, you can reload these cases if you handload. That makes them economical for people who shoot regularly and want to keep their costs down over the long haul.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- Manufacturer Part Number: 12HV8
- UPC: 762344700304
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 1/4 ounces
- Shot Size: #8 Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1330 fps
- Hull Material: Plastic with High Brass Head
- Primer Type: Boxer (Reloadable)
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Boxes Per Case: 10
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Fiocchi High Velocity 12 gauge shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is #8 shot best suited for with these Fiocchi shells?
#8 shot works well on smaller upland birds like dove, quail, and similar game. The small pellet size means more pellets in your pattern for better odds of connecting, and the 1330 fps velocity helps you reach out to extended ranges. These are also popular for clay target shooting when you want a tight, dense pattern.
Can I reload the Fiocchi High Velocity hulls?
Yes. The plastic hulls come with Boxer primers, which means they're set up for reloading. If you handload, you can press new primers and reload these cases multiple times, which helps offset ammunition costs if you shoot regularly.
How do these compare to other Fiocchi High Velocity loads?
The core difference between Fiocchi's High Velocity line is usually the shot size. This #8 load is designed for smaller game and birds. If you hunt larger upland game like pheasant at range, you might step up to #7.5 or #6. Fiocchi's consistent quality is the same across the line, just tuned for different applications.
Are these shells suitable for both hunting and target practice?
Absolutely. Fiocchi positioned this line for general-purpose field and target use. The 1330 fps velocity and 1 1/4 ounce load are versatile enough for small game hunting in the field and also work fine at the range or for breaking clays if that's how you want to shoot them.





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