Fiocchi #9 @ 1200fps 1oz

PRIMARY DESCRIPTION

This Fiocchi 12 gauge load pairs a full 1oz charge of #9 lead shot — the smallest common target shot size — with a 1200 fps muzzle velocity, built for the dense, close-range patterns skeet shooting demands. #9 throws more pellets per ounce than any other standard target size, which matters most on skeet's short, fast-crossing presentations where pattern density at close range counts for more than pellet energy at distance. Fiocchi has manufactured ammunition in Lecco, Italy since 1876, and this load draws on that long history of consistent target-shell production. At 1200 fps, felt recoil stays light, suited to shooters running through high round counts across a skeet squad rotation or practice session.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2-3/4"
- Shot Load: 1 oz
- Shot Size: #9
- Shot Type: Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1200 fps
- Hull Material: Plastic
- Recommended Use: Skeet
- Condition: New

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is #9 shot best suited for?
Skeet, primarily — #9 throws the densest pattern of the common target shot sizes, ideal for skeet's short, fast-crossing target presentations at close range.

Why not use #8 shot instead?
#8 is a more general-purpose size that also works for trap and sporting clays at longer ranges; #9 is more specialized to skeet's shorter distances, where pattern density matters more than pellet energy at range.

Is this a good high-volume practice load?
Yes, the 1200 fps velocity keeps recoil light for shooters running high round counts through a skeet session.

Will this shell cycle reliably in semi-auto shotguns?
Yes, it's a standard-pressure 2-3/4" 12 gauge target load built to cycle reliably in gas and inertia semi-autos, pumps, and break-actions.

Can this be used for trap instead of skeet?
It can, but #9's smaller pellets lose energy faster at trap's longer average distances — a #7.5 or #8 load is generally the better match for trap.