T-1 Club 1145fps 1 1/8oz #8 Clever

The Clever T-1 Club 1145fps 1-1/8oz #8 is a soft-shooting 12 gauge target load made for clay sports shooters who want consistent performance across high round counts. Made in Italy by Clever Mirage, it combines a full 1-1/8oz payload of #8 shot with a 1145fps velocity — enough to pattern reliably for trap and skeet while keeping felt recoil noticeably lighter than standard loads.

Why shooters choose it:

- 1145fps velocity meaningfully reduces felt recoil vs standard 1200–1310fps target loads — you feel the difference by round 50

- #8 shot delivers a dense, even pattern ideal for 16-yard trap and standard skeet distances

- Full 1-1/8oz payload gives you solid pellet count in the air without the added recoil of heavier competition loads

- Italian-made by Clever Mirage with tight lot-to-lot consistency — each shell patterns like the last

- Reliable in break-action and inertia-driven guns; verify minimum load specs if running a gas-operated semi-auto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Clever T-1 Club 1145fps #8 designed for?

It's a target load built primarily for trap and skeet, where #8 shot is one of the most widely used sizes. The 1145fps velocity makes it a strong choice for high-volume practice sessions — less shoulder fatigue over a long day means you can focus on the targets, not the gun.

Why choose #8 shot over #7.5 for clay sports?

#8 shot is smaller than #7.5, which means more pellets in the air for a denser pattern at typical trap and skeet distances. At 16-yard trap or standard skeet, #8 breaks clays reliably with good margin. If you're shooting longer presentations — handicap trap or far crossing targets in sporting clays — #7.5 carries more energy at distance and is often the better call.

Is 1145fps velocity enough to break clays reliably?

Yes. Clay targets break based on pellet energy and pattern density, not raw velocity. At standard trap and skeet distances, 1145fps with a 1-1/8oz payload of #8 shot delivers more than enough energy to break targets consistently. The lower velocity simply means less felt recoil for the shooter — not less performance on the bird.

Will this load cycle reliably in a semi-automatic shotgun?

Break-action and inertia-driven semi-autos handle the T-1 Club without issue. Gas-operated semi-autos can be more sensitive to lower-velocity loads — if your gun has a minimum velocity or load weight spec, check it before running the T-1 Club in competition. Many gas guns cycle it fine; some benefit from a softer spring or a port adjustment for light loads.