Description
The Clever Mirage Bol D'Or has a serious following among sporting clays and FITASC shooters, and it is easy to see why once you run a few through your gun. This Italian-made load pairs a 1-ounce charge of #7.5 lead shot with a clean-burning powder package that keeps your action tidy round after round, which matters a lot if you are shooting an autoloader for a long day on the course.
What Makes the Mirage Bol D'Or Tick
The recipe here is built around quality components: selected plastic hulls, consistent primers, and a cushioned wad that cuts felt recoil while still pushing a 3 dram equivalent load out the muzzle at around 1300 fps. Clever reports patterns that put roughly 93 percent of the shot inside a 75 cm circle at 32 meters, and folks who shoot these regularly back that up. The #7.5 pellet size is a great all-around pick, dense enough for close targets but with the reach to break those long crossers and quartering birds too.
Why Clay Shooters Keep Reaching for the Bol D'Or
The reputation on this one is soft recoil and hard breaks. Shooters running everything from Perazzi and Krieghoff over-unders to gas guns report mild kick, reliable ejection, and targets that turn to dust. That clean-burning quality is a repeated theme too, which keeps your gun running smoother through a 250-round day. It is a shell that builds confidence because you see the results on the target.
A Few Things Worth Knowing About the Mirage Bol D'Or
This is a lead target load, so it shines on trap, skeet, and sporting clays, and it will handle upland game and small game chores just fine. It runs in any standard 12-gauge chambered for 2-3/4 inch shells, whether that is a pump, semi-auto, or break-action. If you have been shooting generic range fodder and want to feel the difference a premium Italian target shell makes, this is a solid place to start.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Clever
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMBOH175
- UPC: 800199445756
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4"
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Material: Lead
- Shot Weight: 1 oz
- Dram Equivalent: 3 Dram
- Muzzle Velocity: 1300 fps
- Application: Target / Clay Shooting
- Brand Style: Mirage Bol D'Or
What’s Included
- One round of Clever Mirage Bol D'Or 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1oz #7.5 shotshell
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clever Mirage Bol D'Or best used for?
This is a dedicated target load built for trap, skeet, and sporting clays, and it is a favorite in FITASC and sporting events. The 1-ounce load of #7.5 shot also works well on upland and small game. It is a versatile choice for anyone spending time on the clays course.
Does the Mirage Bol D'Or have heavy recoil?
No, soft recoil is one of its signature traits. The cushioned wad and quality powder keep felt recoil mild even at the 1300 fps velocity, which makes a long day of shooting a lot more comfortable. Shooters running gas guns and over-unders alike report smooth, manageable kick.
Will the Clever Bol D'Or run clean in a semi-auto?
Clean-burning powder is a big reason competitors like this shell in autoloaders. It leaves less residue and unburned powder in the action, which keeps your gun cycling reliably through high-volume days. Users regularly praise it for running clean round after round.
What velocity and pattern can I expect from the #7.5 Bol D'Or?
This load runs at about 1300 fps with a 3 dram equivalent charge. Clever reports roughly 93 percent of the shot landing inside a 75 cm circle at 32 meters, and real-world shooters confirm it patterns tight and breaks targets hard at distance.





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