Description
The Clever Mirage Grand Italia T3 sits at the top of Clever's target lineup, and it earns that spot the old-fashioned way: by crushing clays. This is a 12 gauge 2-3/4" load pushing 1 ounce of #7.5 shot at a brisk 1280 fps, with a 3 dram equivalent charge behind it. Made in Italy with the kind of components you expect from a shell that has racked up Olympic and World Championship wins, it is a cartridge serious clay shooters reach for when scores matter.
What Sets the Grand Italia T3 Apart
The heart of this shell is the shot. Clever loads extra-hard lead with roughly 6% antimony, which is in the same league as the premium domestic target loads a lot of folks already know. Harder pellets deform less when the shot column launches, so the pattern stays round and even rather than blowing out with flyers. Clay busters who have run the T3 consistently talk about how evenly it patterns, holding together at distance where a cheaper shell would start to thin out. That even spread is the difference between a chipped target and a vaporized one on those longer, edge-on presentations.
Where the T3 1oz Load Shines
This one covers a lot of ground. It is right at home on the trap field, in the skeet house, running a station on sporting clays, or working a 5-stand and super sporting course. The 1 ounce payload at 1280 fps gives you enough pellet count and velocity to reach out and break hard targets, yet it still shoots smooth and manageable so you are not beat up by the end of a long round. Feedback from people who have burned through cases of these mentions reliable ignition, no bloopers, and a soft-shooting feel that keeps you comfortable and on your game.
If you shoot a modern 12 gauge over/under, semi-auto, or pump chambered for 2-3/4" shells, the Grand Italia T3 drops right in. It is a genuine competition shell that happens to also make a fantastic practice load when you want your reps to feel like the real thing.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Clever
- Brand Style: Mirage Grand Italia T3
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMGI12HD175
- UPC: 800199374759
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4"
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Weight: 1 oz
- Shot Material: Extra-Hard Lead, 6% Antimony
- Muzzle Velocity: 1280 FPS
- Dram Equivalent: 3
- Application: Target / Clays
- Country of Origin: Italy
What’s Included
- One 12 gauge 2-3/4" 1 oz #7.5 target shotshell
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clever Mirage Grand Italia T3 best used for?
It is a competition-grade target load built for clay sports. People run it for trap, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and double trap, and it doubles as a great practice shell when you want your reps to mimic match conditions. The 1 ounce #7.5 load gives you solid pellet count and reach for most presentations.
What makes the T3 different from Clever's cheaper shells?
The main upgrade is the shot. The Grand Italia T3 uses extra-hard lead with around 6% antimony, which patterns more evenly and holds together better at distance than softer, lower-antimony pellets. That harder shot is why clay shooters notice tighter, more consistent patterns on longer targets.
How much recoil does the 1oz 1280 fps load have?
Even at 1280 fps, this load is known for being smooth and comfortable on the shoulder. The quality components and balanced charge keep felt recoil manageable, so you can shoot a full round or a long practice session without getting beat up. It is a big reason the T3 has such a loyal following.
Will the Mirage Grand Italia T3 work in my shotgun?
Yes, as long as your 12 gauge is chambered for 2-3/4" shells, which covers the vast majority of target guns. It feeds reliably through over/unders, semi-autos, and pump actions. Shooters report consistent ignition and no misfires thanks to the sensitive, quality primers.





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