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Winchester AA has been the go-to choice for target shooters since 1965, and these Light Target loads live up to that reputation. With a muzzle velocity of 1145 fps and 1-1/8 ounce of #8.5 hard shot, you get reliable performance on clays without the punishing recoil of faster loads. The moderate velocity also means your patterns hold together better, giving you tighter clusters when you need them.
The engineering behind these shells focuses on what matters for target work. The specially designed AA wad technology reduces felt recoil while improving pattern density, which means you can shoot longer without fatigue and stay on target more consistently. That's not theoretical stuff either – it's why people keep coming back to this line year after year. The hull is built strong, designed to handle reloading multiple times, so if you're into handloading you'll appreciate the brass heads and high-strength construction.
These shells load proven hard shot alloyed with antimony, which gives you hard-hitting patterns and breaks clays cleanly. The primer and powder combination is best-in-class for Winchester, burning consistently and clean without fouling up your gun. At 1145 fps, the #8.5 shot size sits right in that sweet spot for sporting clays and trap shooting – enough punch to break targets at distance, with enough pellets in the pattern to give you forgiving shot placement when ranges stretch out.
You get 25 shells per box, and they shoot just as you'd expect from Winchester ammunition. Whether you're working through a tournament or putting in some quality practice time, these perform reliably from shell to shell.
#8.5 represents the pellet diameter – it's smaller than #8 but larger than #9 shot. This size balances pellet count with enough density to break clay targets cleanly at typical shooting ranges. Compared to larger shot sizes, you get more pellets per shell, which means a tighter pattern and more forgiving shot placement without sacrificing any actual clay-breaking power at moderate distances.
The Light Target designation means these load less shot than standard AA shells, paired with a moderate 1145 fps velocity. That combination significantly reduces felt recoil compared to full-power loads. Many shooters use these specifically to manage fatigue during long shooting sessions while maintaining excellent accuracy and pattern consistency.
Yes. The high-strength hulls with brass heads are specifically designed for reloading, and they're known to handle multiple reloading cycles without issues. Many serious reloaders prefer Winchester AA hulls for their durability and consistent performance across multiple loadings.
Yes. The 1-1/8 ounce load at 1145 fps works well across all three clay sports. At skeet ranges the pattern is dense enough for easy breaks, at trap distances you still get reliable hit probability, and for sporting clays with varied yardages, the #8.5 shot provides a good compromise without needing to switch loads.
| UPC | 020892015333 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AA1285 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 |
| Shot Size | #8.5 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| Cost per Round | 0.64 |
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