Description
The Clever Mirage Grand Italia T3 is the top-tier target shell from one of Italy's most respected ammo houses, and it has earned a serious reputation on clays fields around the world. This is the professional line Clever built for competitors, loaded with extra-hard, high-antimony shot that keeps its shape through the barrel and lays down an even, consistent pattern. Each round is a 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch load carrying 1 ounce of #8 shot at a brisk 1280 FPS, which makes it a versatile pick for sporting clays, skeet, trap, and all-around range time.
Why the Mirage T3 Breaks Clays So Cleanly
The magic here is in the components. The T3 uses harder shot than Clever's entry and mid-tier loads, so the pellets deform less on the way out and group into a tighter, more uniform pattern at distance. That even spread is what regular clay shooters appreciate, since it gives you reliable breaks out past 25 yards instead of relying on a hot center that only works when you are dead on. The #8 shot size packs plenty of pellets into that 1 ounce payload, which stacks the odds in your favor on faster, farther targets.
Smooth Shooting Over a Long Day
Speed is only half the story. Even at 1280 FPS the Mirage T3 is known for being easy on the shoulder, and that soft recoil really adds up when you are running station after station. The six-star crimp and quality primer make for dependable ignition, and folks who shoot a lot of these report going flat after flat without duds or hiccups. It is clean-burning too, which keeps your action and barrel happier through a full box.
A Shell Trusted by Competitors
Clever Mirage has a long track record at the highest levels of the sport, with the Grand Italia line showing up in the hands of world cup and Olympic clay shooters. You do not have to be chasing medals to benefit from that pedigree. Whether you are grinding through practice rounds or stepping up for a registered shoot, the T3 gives you premium, consistent ammunition you can count on.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Clever
- Brand Style: Mirage Grand Italia T3
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMGI12HD18
- UPC: 800199374087
- Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2 3/4"
- Shot Size: #8
- Shot Weight: 1 oz
- Muzzle Velocity: 1280 FPS
- Dram Equivalent: 3
- Shot Material: Lead
- Application: Target
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Clever Mirage Grand Italia T3 12GA 2-3/4" 1oz #8 shotshells per box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clever Mirage T3 best used for?
It is a target load built for clay sports, so it shines on sporting clays, skeet, and trap. The 1oz load of #8 shot at 1280 FPS gives you a dense, even pattern that works well on both close and longer presentations. Plenty of shooters also run it for general range practice.
What makes the Mirage T3 different from Clever's cheaper loads?
The T3 is the professional-grade line and uses harder, higher-antimony shot than the entry and mid-tier offerings. That harder shot deforms less through the barrel, which produces a tighter and more even pattern, especially at distance. It is also known for smooth recoil and clean-burning, consistent ignition.
Is the Clever Mirage T3 soft shooting for a 1280 FPS shell?
Yes, it has a reputation for being easy on the shoulder even at that velocity, which is a big plus when you are shooting a full round or more. The 1oz payload keeps felt recoil manageable so you can stay sharp station after station. That smooth feel is one of the main reasons competitors keep coming back to it.
What shot size and velocity does this Mirage T3 load use?
This load carries 1 ounce of #8 lead shot moving at 1280 FPS out of a 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge hull. The #8 pellets give you a high pellet count for dependable breaks on clays. It is a well-balanced combination of speed and pattern density for all-around clay work.





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