Description
The Fiocchi 12SD78H8 Shooting Dynamics 12ga shell, item 12SD78H8, pairs a light 7/8 ounce charge of number 8 shot with a quick 1,350 fps rated velocity. Fiocchi designed the Shooting Dynamics family as affordable practice ammunition, and this particular load is aimed at shooters who want plenty of pellets in the air without the shoulder fatigue of a full 1 1/8 ounce shell.
Fiocchi 12SD78H8 Shooting Dynamics 12ga Overview
5 shot. That added pattern density helps fill gaps at close and middle distances, which is why many shooters favor 8s for the near stations on a clays course and for most of a round of the smaller-target games. 5 shell will usually break targets more decisively. Fiocchi offsets some of that with a faster velocity. Like the rest of the line, these shells are loaded in the USA with cushioned wads and clean-burning powder.
Where #8 Shot Shines
Choose this shell for skeet, five-stand and the closer presentations on a sporting course. On incoming and crossing targets inside about 30 yards, the extra pellet count is an advantage, giving you more margin for small errors in lead. For long trap handicap yardage or far crossers, step up to a heavier payload or larger shot. Pattern the load through your usual chokes so you know how it performs in your own gun.
Felt Recoil
A 7/8 ounce charge produces less recoil than heavier target loads, although the 1,350 fps speed makes it livelier than a low-recoil shell. Most adult shooters find it comfortable over a full afternoon. A gas gun softens it further. If you are introducing a young or smaller shooter to clays, Fiocchi’s slower 7/8 ounce Low Recoil load may be a gentler first step.
Shotgun Compatibility
Use only in 12 gauge shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer shells. The load runs in pumps and break-action guns without any concerns. Most gas semi-autos cycle it well, but some inertia-driven and older recoil-operated designs prefer heavier loads, so try a box in your gun before match day. Never load a 12 gauge shell into a smaller gauge firearm.
Field Use
Number 8 shot at this weight is a common choice for doves and other small upland game in many states, and it can double as a practice load before the season. Check your state hunting regulations for legal shot types and remember that lead shot is not allowed for waterfowl under federal rules.
Buying in Bulk
Because Shooting Dynamics is priced for volume, many clubs and shooters buy it by the flat or case. Staying with one load, one shot size and one lot number keeps your feel and timing consistent, which helps scores improve faster than constantly changing ammunition.
Storage and Care
Keep shotshells in a cool, dry place in their original boxes. Heat and humidity can affect powder and primers over time, and crushed or split hulls should not be fired.
Specifications
- Brand: Fiocchi Ammunition
- Line: Shooting Dynamics
- Item number: 12SD78H8
- Gauge: 12
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot charge: 7/8 oz
- Shot size: #8 lead
- Rated velocity: 1,350 fps
- Count: 25 shells per box
- UPC: 762344706542
- Loaded in the USA
Before You Buy
Federal law requires buyers of shotgun ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases or shipping, so check your local rules before you order.
Who It Is For
The Fiocchi 12SD78H8 Shooting Dynamics 12ga is a great fit for clay shooters who want a dense, light, fast pattern for close and mid-range targets, and for anyone stocking up on affordable 12 gauge practice shells.
Buy the Fiocchi 12SD78H8 Shooting Dynamics 12ga at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fiocchi 12SD78H8 Shooting Dynamics 12ga online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more shotgun shells. For factory details, visit Fiocchi Ammunition.
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