Description
The Fiocchi 410VIP8 VIP 410 Bore shell, item 410VIP8, is a 410 bore, 2-1/2 inch target load carrying 1/2 oz of #8 lead shot at a rated 1250 fps. It belongs to Fiocchi’s VIP family, the company’s competition target line.
Fiocchi 410VIP8 VIP 410 Bore Overview
Most 410 skeet shooters settle on #8 or #9 shot, and #8 is the balanced choice of the two. It keeps more energy per pellet than 9s for the middle and outer stations while still carrying enough pellets in a half-ounce charge for a usable pattern. Fiocchi VIP shells are built with competition-grade components to get the most from that small payload, and the 1,250 fps rated speed helps on fast crossing birds. It is a load many shooters use for an entire round, from the middle stations through the high house and low house pairs.
Shot Size and Pattern
Number 8 shot is slightly smaller than 7.5, so the same payload carries more pellets. That denser pattern is an advantage on close and mid-range targets such as skeet and five-stand, though each pellet carries a little less energy at long range. Pattern your gun on paper at the distances you shoot most, and match your choke to the target: open chokes for close stations, tighter chokes for longer yardage.
Payload and Recoil
The 410 bore is the smallest common shotgun, and its 1/2 ounce target payload carries far fewer pellets than a 20 or 12 gauge shell. That makes it the most demanding gun on the skeet field and a true test of pointing. Recoil is very light, which makes it popular with young shooters, though its thin pattern can make learning harder than with a 20 gauge. At a rated 1250 fps this is a fast target load.
The higher speed shortens the lead you need on crossing and quartering targets, while adding some recoil compared with slower shells of the same weight.
Shotgun Compatibility
Fire this shell only in 410 bore shotguns with a chamber of 2-1/2 inches or longer. It runs in break-action and pump guns without concern, and most gas-operated semi-autos cycle it reliably. Some inertia-driven and older recoil-operated designs prefer heavier loads, so test a box in your gun before match day. Never place a shell in a gun of a different gauge; a smaller shell can slip into a larger barrel and cause a dangerous obstruction.
Practice and Competition
This is a target and competition load. It is well suited to registered and casual skeet, sub-gauge sporting clays and five-stand. Many hunters also use similar lead loads on doves and other small upland birds, but check your state regulations for legal shot types, and remember that lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl.
Consistency and Value
410 target shells cost more per round than 12 or 20 gauge practice loads, and there is less margin for error with the small payload. That is where a premium load earns its price: consistent components help the limited pellet count arrive in an even pattern. Buying a case of one lot keeps your results consistent through the season.
Storage and Care
Store 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 never be fired. Rotate older boxes forward so they get used first.
Specifications
- Brand: Fiocchi Ammunition
- Line: VIP Target
- Item number: 410VIP8
- Gauge: 410 bore
- Shell length: 2-1/2 inch
- Shot charge: 1/2 oz
- Shot size: #8 lead
- Rated velocity: 1250 fps
- Count: 25 shells per box
- UPC: 762344704838
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 410VIP8 VIP 410 Bore is a great fit for 410 bore skeet and sub-gauge clays shooters who want a balanced premium #8 load for most of the field.
Buy the Fiocchi 410VIP8 VIP 410 Bore at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fiocchi 410VIP8 VIP 410 Bore 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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