Clever Club Load 12 Gauge 2-3/4'' 7/8Oz #7.5 Shot 1310Fps 25/Box

The Clever Club Load 12 gauge 2-3/4" shotshell is a light target load built for shooters who want to run high volume without punishing their shoulder. Loaded with 7/8 ounce of hardened Italian lead shot and moving downrange at 1310 fps, this is the kind of round that turns a long day at the trap or skeet range from an endurance test into actual fun. Whether you're running a youth shooting program, coaching scholastic clay teams, or just tired of flinching through your last station, this load delivers the soft recoil and clean handling that serious competitors and casual shooters alike have come to expect from Clever's Italian-made ammunition.

The 7/8 ounce payload is roughly 22 percent lighter than a traditional 1-1/8 ounce target shell, and that weight savings shows up where it matters most: in felt recoil and gun handling. Muzzle rise drops noticeably, which means faster recovery between shots and a shorter sight picture recovery on doubles. Your form stays cleaner through round after round, the flinch stays away, and you actually get to focus on reading targets instead of bracing for the punch. For trap shooters working true pairs, skeet doubles, or anyone putting hundreds of rounds downrange in a single session, that translates into better practice and better scores.

Clever engineered this load with hardened Italian lead shot and controlled antimony content to preserve pellet roundness through the choke, so pattern density stays honest even with fewer pellets in the payload. The wad column is designed to release cleanly, the propellant is calibrated for consistent velocity without pressure spikes, and the eight-point crimp opens predictably every time. The reloadable plastic hull holds up well for shooters who reload, and every round in the box behaves the same way—that consistency is what separates a real target shell from commodity ammunition.

This is the load for scholastic programs, 4-H shooting sports, youth clay competitors, and recoil-sensitive shooters who want to stay in the game without dropping down to a smaller bore. Dove hunters working close decoyed fields will find it does clean work inside typical shotgun range, and recreational trap and skeet shooters will appreciate an afternoon at the club that doesn't cost them the next morning. Twenty-five rounds per box.

Key Features

• 7/8 ounce payload delivers noticeably reduced recoil while maintaining consistent patterns
• Hardened Italian lead shot with controlled antimony content preserves pellet roundness and pattern density
• 1310 fps velocity engineered for reliable, consistent performance
• Eight-point crimp and clean-releasing wad column for reliable ignition and cycling
• Reloadable plastic hull rated for multiple reloading cycles
• Designed for high-volume practice, youth programs, and shooters sensitive to recoil

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 7/8 oz and standard 1-1/8 oz target loads?

The 7/8 ounce payload is about 22 percent lighter, which reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise noticeably. That means faster gun recovery between shots, cleaner form through high-volume practice, and a smoother rhythm on doubles. The tradeoff is fewer pellets in the pattern, which is why Clever uses hardened lead and maintains tight consistency to keep pattern density honest at honest clay-target ranges.

Are these suitable for youth shooters and scholastic clay programs?

Yes. Clever developed the Club Load line specifically with shooting clubs, scholastic clay programs, SCTP, AIM, 4-H shooting sports, and youth competitions in mind. The soft-shooting 7/8 oz load is the version that most directly serves that mission, bridging the gap between starter 20-gauge loads and full-power 12-gauge shells without the shock that drives new shooters away from the sport.

Can I reload these shells?

Yes. The hull is reloadable plastic and rates well for multiple reloading cycles. The eight-point crimp opens predictably, and the overall construction is built for durability and consistency across reloads.

Will 7/8 oz of shot break targets at standard trap and skeet distances?

Yes, at honest 16-yard trap and skeet distances when the shot is well-executed. The hardened Italian lead shot and consistent patterns keep the load effective for target shooting. The reduced payload is about comfort and handling over higher payload weights, not about sacrificing effectiveness at standard competitive ranges.