Description
The Remington Nitro Dove in 12 gauge is purpose-built for one of the most social and action-packed days of the hunting calendar: dove opener. This 2-3/4 inch shell carries a full 1-1/4 ounce payload of #8 lead shot moving out at 1,350 feet per second, which is a step quicker than a lot of standard field loads that tend to hover in the 1,200 to 1,300 fps range. That extra speed matters more than it sounds, because doves are deceptively quick and the faster shot string shortens the lead you have to give crossing birds.
What Sets the Nitro Dove Load Apart
Remington builds this one around American-made lead shot paired with a one-piece Power Piston wad. The wad cushions and protects the shot column as it travels through the forcing cone, which helps keep patterns dense and consistent round after round. Underneath it all is Remington's Unibody hull, known for clean crimps and smooth extraction whether you're running a pump or a semi-auto. That reliability is a big deal when the birds are pouring in and you're reloading on the fly.
Why #8 Shot Works for Doves
The #8 pellet size packs more pellets into that 1-1/4 ounce charge than a coarser shot would, so you get a denser pattern that's ideal for birds working inside 30 to 35 yards. Think water holes, feed fields, and roost edges where doves come in close and fast. If you tend to shoot a tighter choke and take closer shots, the pellet count here gives you a forgiving spread that helps turn near-misses into birds in the bag.
The #8 load is an easy pick for mourning doves over fields and tanks, and it pulls double duty just fine on other small upland game and clay targets when you want to burn through a box at the range. Boxed in 25 rounds, it's a straightforward, dependable dove shell from a name that's been in the shotshell game a long time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Remington
- Product Line: Nitro Dove
- Manufacturer Part Number: 28765
- UPC: 047700287652
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4 in / 70mm
- Shot Size: #8
- Shot Weight: 1-1/4 oz
- Shot Material: Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,350 fps
- Wad: One-Piece Power Piston
- Hull: Unibody
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Usage: Upland / Dove Hunting
What’s Included
- 25-round box of Remington Nitro Dove 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1-1/4 oz #8 shotshells
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Remington Nitro Dove 12 gauge load best used for?
It's built first and foremost for dove hunting over fields, feed, and water holes. The dense #8 pattern and fast 1,350 fps velocity are dialed in for fast-moving birds inside about 35 yards. It also works well on other small upland game and makes a fine practice load for clays.
How fast is the Nitro Dove 12 gauge #8 load?
This shell runs at 1,350 feet per second, which is quicker than many standard dove loads that sit between 1,200 and 1,300 fps. The added speed flattens the trajectory and trims the lead you need on crossing birds.
What's the difference between the #8 and #7.5 Nitro Dove loads?
The #8 shot packs more pellets per ounce, giving you a denser pattern that shines on closer birds inside 30 yards. The #7.5 option carries slightly larger pellets that hold energy a bit better at longer range. For birds working in tight over decoys or feed, the #8 is the easy call.
Will the Nitro Dove shells cycle in a semi-auto shotgun?
Yes. Remington builds these on the Unibody hull, which is designed for consistent crimps and smooth extraction across both pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns. The 1-1/4 ounce payload gives most gas and inertia guns plenty of impulse to cycle reliably.




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