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Clever has been loading shotshells out of Verona, Italy since the early 1950s, and the Mirage Super Target T1 is where a lot of small-bore shooters get their first taste of the brand. This 28 gauge load pairs a 2-3/4 inch plastic hull with a 3/4oz charge of #9 lead shot, giving you the standard competition recipe that skeet and sporting clays shooters have relied on for decades. The shot itself runs on the softer side compared to Clever's higher-tier T2 through T4 lines, which is exactly why it works so well on the first bird of a pair or a straightaway target that doesn't need a ton of pellet energy to break.
What Makes This Mirage Super Target Load Worth Stocking
The 28 gauge has earned its nickname as the gentleman's gauge for a reason. You get real pattern density and enough pellets downrange to smoke clays cleanly, but the felt recoil is noticeably lighter than what you'd feel from a 12 or even a 20 gauge target load. #9 shot is the go-to size for this gauge because it packs more pellets per load, which matters a lot when you're only working with 3/4oz to begin with. Shooters who spend a lot of time on the skeet field or running sub-gauge events in sporting clays tend to gravitate toward this exact combination because it just makes sense ballistically.
Where the T1 28 Gauge Load Fits Into Your Rotation
This is a practical, no-frills target load rather than a premium competition round, and that's the whole point. It's built for high volume days at the range where you want a shell that patterns consistently and doesn't leave your shoulder sore after a few rounds of skeet or a long sporting clays outing. Folks who reload have also had good luck salvaging the hulls for a second life, which stretches your ammo budget even further if you're running multiple boxes through a lightweight 28 gauge gun on a regular basis.
The T1 sits at the entry point of Clever's Mirage lineup, below the T2, T3, and T4 series that use harder shot and are aimed at serious competitors. That makes the T1 a great everyday practice and league load since it still patterns well and breaks targets, just without the premium price tag of the higher tiers.
Yes, #9 is the standard shot size most shooters reach for in 28 gauge target loads because it delivers a higher pellet count to make up for the smaller overall payload. It's plenty effective at typical skeet and close sporting clays distances where you don't need the extra pellet energy that larger shot sizes offer.
This is a standard velocity load running around 1200 fps, which is enough to run most 28 gauge semi-autos without issue. If your gun tends to be picky with lighter loads, it's always worth patterning a box first before committing to a full case.
Many shooters have had good success salvaging these plastic hulls for reloading, getting several additional loadings out of them before retiring them. As with any reloading project, always follow published load data for your specific components and equipment.
| UPC | 800198131094 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CMST289 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Length | 2 3/4'' |
| Shot Size | #9 |
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