Fiocchi Game Load 1250fps 1oz #7.5

PRIMARY DESCRIPTION

Fiocchi's Game Load line is built for field use rather than clay targets, and this entry carries a 1oz charge of #7.5 lead shot at 1250 fps — a classic upland hunting combination suited to birds like pheasant, grouse, and similar-sized game where #7.5's pellet energy and pattern density strike a practical balance. Fiocchi has manufactured ammunition in Lecco, Italy since 1876, and Game Load draws on that field-ammunition heritage rather than being a repurposed target shell. At 1250 fps, this load has enough authority for typical upland shot distances while keeping felt recoil reasonable across a full day in the field.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Manufacturer: Fiocchi
- Line: Game Load
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2-3/4"
- Shot Load: 1 oz
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Shot Type: Lead
- Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps
- Hull Material: Plastic
- Recommended Use: Upland hunting (field load, not a clay target load)
- Condition: New

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this a target load or a hunting load?
This is a field/hunting load, built for upland game rather than clay targets — a distinct line from Fiocchi's Clay Storm and Shooting Dynamics target shells.

What game is #7.5 shot best suited for?
Upland birds like pheasant and grouse, and similarly sized small game, where #7.5 balances pellet count and downrange energy well.

Can this load be used for clay target shooting instead?
It can, but it isn't optimized for target consistency the way Fiocchi's dedicated Clay Storm or Shooting Dynamics lines are — those are the better choice for skeet, trap, or sporting clays.

Will this shell cycle reliably in semi-auto shotguns?
Yes, manufactured to standard pressure specs for reliable cycling in gas and inertia semi-autos, pumps, and break-actions in the field.

Is 1250 fps enough velocity for typical upland shot distances?
Yes, it's a standard hunting-load velocity with sufficient energy for typical upland shooting ranges.