Clever T-1 12ga. 1150fps Featherlite 7/8oz. #8

PRIMARY DESCRIPTION

Clever's T-1 Featherlite trims the payload down to 7/8oz of #8 lead shot at 1150 fps, making it the softest-shooting option in the T-1 lineup for shooters who feel recoil after a long day of clays. The reduced shot charge and modest velocity combine to noticeably cut felt recoil compared to standard 1oz or 1-1/8oz target loads, without sacrificing the pattern density that makes #8 shot effective on close, fast-breaking presentations. That makes this load a natural fit for skeet and light trap, as well as for new shooters, younger shooters, or anyone shooting a high volume of rounds who wants less punishment on the shoulder over a full session. It's built on Clever's standard 2-3/4" (70mm) plastic hull with lead shot hardened to 2.5% antimony—about 359 pellets per shell—and the same clean-burning powder and reliable primers found across the T-1 line, so the reduced recoil doesn't come at the cost of consistency or cycling reliability. Competitiveammo.com stocks this Featherlite load for shooters who want a lighter-recoiling shell without stepping down to a lower-quality option.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Manufacturer: Clever
- Line: T1 Supertarget Featherlite
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2-3/4" (70mm)
- Shot Load: 7/8 oz
- Shot Size: #8
- Shot Type: Lead, 2.5% antimony
- Approx. Pellet Count: 359
- Muzzle Velocity: 1150 fps
- Hull Material: Plastic
- Case Quantity: Case quantity as listed on the product page
- Recommended Use: Skeet, light trap, recoil-sensitive and high-volume shooters
- Mfg Part Number: CMST12FL788
- Condition: New

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does "Featherlite" mean for this load?
It refers to the reduced 7/8oz shot charge, which is lighter than Clever's standard 1oz target loads. Combined with the moderate 1150 fps velocity, it produces noticeably softer felt recoil.

Who is this load best suited for?
Shooters who log high round counts in a session, new or younger shooters still adjusting to recoil, and anyone who prefers a milder-shooting shell for skeet or light trap will get the most benefit from this configuration.

Does the lighter payload hurt pattern performance?
Not for its intended use. At 7/8oz with #8 shot, the pattern is still dense enough for close, fast-crossing skeet targets; it's simply carrying fewer total pellets than a 1oz or 1-1/8oz load.

Is the shot lead, and how is it hardened?
Yes, it's lead shot with 2.5% antimony content, which keeps pellets round and consistent for uniform patterns despite the lighter charge.

Will this shell cycle reliably in a semi-auto?
Generally yes in guns properly set up for lighter target loads, though shooters running reduced-recoil loads in gas guns should confirm their shotgun cycles lighter payloads reliably before relying on it for competition.