Description
Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 shotshells are Federal Premium High Over All target loads for the 12 gauge. Each 2-3/4 inch shell carries 1 ounce of number 8-1/2 lead shot, listed at about 1290 feet per second. The load uses a Podium wad and a reloadable 8-crimp hull with a brass head. Each box holds 25 shells.
- Competition Components for the 20 Gauge
- Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 Specifications
- Tips for the Clays Field
Competition Components for the 20 Gauge
High Over All is Federal’s premium target line, put together from quality components for shooters who want consistent performance round after round. The 12 gauge version is built for trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters who want a premium 1 ounce target load for practice and competition.
The Podium wad is designed to protect the shot column on its way up the barrel and release it cleanly at the muzzle. That helps produce the even, predictable patterns you want when every target counts.
The 8-crimp hull with a brass head is built to be reloaded, which adds value for shooters who load their own target shells. The brass head also helps the shell cycle and extract smoothly in semi-autos, pumps and break-action guns.
Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 Specifications
Specifications follow distributor data for Federal item HOA12HC185, UPC 604544680263, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product line: High Over All
- Manufacturer item number: HOA12HC185
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot: 1 ounce of number 8-1/2 lead shot
- Muzzle velocity: about 1290 fps
- Wad: Podium wad
- Hull: reloadable 8-crimp hull with brass head
- Usage: target shooting and competition
- Rounds per box: 25
Tips for the Clays Field
Use Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer 12 gauge shells.
Keep shells in their box until you are ready to load, and store them somewhere cool and dry.
Pattern your gun with this load so you know how your chokes perform at the distances you shoot most.
Always wear eye and ear protection on the course.
Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 ammo is a quick choice for skeet, trap and sporting clays shooters who run a 12 gauge.
Number 8-1/2 shot puts a dense pattern of pellets in the air, which suits skeet and close to mid-range targets.
A 1 ounce 12 gauge load keeps recoil down over a long day, which matters when you shoot 100 targets or more in a round. Less fatigue late in the day can mean fewer lost targets on the final stations.
Buying several boxes of Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 from the same lot keeps recoil and timing consistent from round to round. Store shells in a cool, dry place in their original box.
If you reload, save your empty hulls. Always use published reloading data that matches the hull and wad you are using.
Before a match, shoot a few practice rounds so your timing and lead pictures match the load you will use when it counts. Consistent ammunition lets you focus on your mount, your move and your follow-through.\n\nSkeet, trap and sporting clays reward smooth gun handling. A consistent target load like Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 lets you build confidence in your gun. Keep a log of your scores and the load you used, so you can see how small changes in your setup affect your results over the season.
Number 8-1/2 shot sits between 8s and 9s, giving a dense pattern while keeping a little more energy per pellet than 9s. That balance makes Federal High Over All 12ga HOA12HC185 shells a versatile choice across skeet and close sporting presentations.
Practicing between tournaments? Throw your own targets with the MTM EZ-3 clay target thrower, or browse Federal’s shotshell lineup.
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