Aguila Competition 12 Gauge Target Load: Elevate Your Sporting Clays Performance

For competitive shooters who demand precision, consistency, and a definitive edge, the Aguila Competition Target Load stands out as a premier choice. Engineered with an unwavering commitment to excellence, this 12-gauge shotshell is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of sporting clays, trap, and skeet disciplines. When every shot counts and scores are decided by fractions, selecting ammunition that performs flawlessly is paramount.

The Aguila 1CHB1347 Target Load delivers a standard velocity of 1250 feet per second (fps), ensuring optimal pattern density and reliable target breaks. This meticulously crafted shotshell features 1 1/8 ounces of #7.5 lead shot, an ideal configuration for a wide array of clay targets. Available in convenient 25-round boxes, with 10 boxes per case, it provides competitors with a substantial supply of high-performance ammunition for practice and competition.

Who is this ammunition for, and what problem does it solve?

This ammunition is specifically for competitive shotgun shooters participating in sporting clays, trap, and skeet. It addresses the critical need for highly consistent, reliable, and predictable ammunition that minimizes variables and maximizes the shooter's ability to break targets. For both seasoned professionals and serious enthusiasts, the Aguila Competition Target Load removes the uncertainty often associated with inconsistent ammunition, allowing them to focus purely on their technique and the target.

Key Features and Specifications of the Aguila Competition Target Load

The Aguila Competition Target Load (UPC: 640420006055) is distinguished by its precise engineering and high-quality components, all contributing to its superior performance on the range.

• Gauge: 12 Gauge – The most popular and versatile gauge for shotgun sports, offering a balance of power, recoil, and shot payload.
• Shell Length: 2.75 inches – The standard length for 12-gauge target loads, ensuring compatibility with virtually all modern shotguns designed for 2 ¾” shells. This length is optimized for consistent feeding and extraction in semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns, while also being suitable for over/under and side-by-side models.
• Shot Weight: 1 1/8 ounces – A common and highly effective shot payload for target shooting. This weight provides a dense, effective pattern for breaking clay targets without excessive recoil, allowing for quicker follow-up shots.
• Shot Size: #7.5 Lead Shot – An extremely popular and versatile shot size for sporting clays, trap, and skeet. #7.5 shot offers an excellent balance between pellet count and individual pellet energy. The smaller pellets (compared to #6 or #5) provide a higher pellet count, increasing the chances of hitting a fast-moving or distant target. The lead material ensures consistent deformation and pattern integrity.
• Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps (feet per second) – This standard velocity is carefully calibrated to deliver optimal patterns and sufficient energy for clean breaks, even at longer distances. It strikes a balance, providing enough speed for effective target engagement without generating excessive recoil that could hinder a shooter's performance over multiple rounds.
• Rounds Per Box: 25 – Standard packaging for shotgun shells, making it easy to carry and manage during practice or competition.
• Boxes Per Case: 10 – A full case contains 250 rounds, an ideal quantity for serious shooters who go through significant ammunition during training and competitive events.
• Application: Competition (Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet) – Explicitly designed and optimized for the unique challenges presented by these disciplines, where consistent performance and tight patterns are non-negotiable.

Why Choose Aguila for Your Competitive Shooting?

Aguila ammunition has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable and high-quality cartridges, and their Competition series shotshells are a testament to their dedication to the shooting sports.

1. State-of-the-Art Technology: Aguila employs advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality control to ensure every shell meets precise specifications. This commitment to technology translates into consistent velocities, uniform patterns, and dependable primer ignition, round after round.
2. High-Quality Components: From the primer to the powder, wad, and shot, only premium components are used. This meticulous selection ensures optimal performance characteristics, including reduced felt recoil for enhanced comfort during long shooting sessions and consistent shot string delivery.
3. The Competitive Edge: In disciplines like sporting clays, where targets can appear at varying angles, speeds, and distances, the predictability of your ammunition is crucial. Aguila Competition shotshells provide the consistency needed to eliminate ammunition as a variable, allowing shooters to focus purely on their technique and target acquisition. This leads to higher scores and a more rewarding competitive experience.
4. Reliability: The last thing a competitor needs is a misfire or an inconsistent load. Aguila's reputation for reliability means you can trust each shell to perform as expected, ensuring you don't lose precious points due to ammunition failure.

Understanding Performance: Velocity, Shot Size, and Recoil

Optimizing your shotgun ammunition involves a delicate balance of factors that impact performance.

• Muzzle Velocity (1250 fps): A "standard velocity" load like the Aguila 1250 fps offers several advantages for target shooting. It strikes an excellent balance between shot speed and felt recoil. Higher velocities can sometimes lead to increased recoil and potentially less dense patterns at longer distances due to air resistance on individual pellets. A controlled velocity ensures the shot column stays together better, resulting in tighter, more effective patterns downrange, which is crucial for breaking challenging clay targets. For sporting clays, where targets can be presented from unpredictable angles and at varying speeds, consistent velocity is key to predictable leads.
• Shot Size (#7.5): The choice of #7.5 shot is a strategic one for competitive clay target shooting.
  • Higher Pellet Count: Compared to larger shot sizes (like #6 or #5), #7.5 shot contains significantly more pellets per 1 1/8 oz load. This increased pellet density maximizes the "pattern coverage" at the target, giving the shooter a larger margin of error and increasing the probability of striking the target with multiple pellets for a definitive break.
  • Energy Transfer: While individual #7.5 pellets are smaller than #6, they still carry sufficient energy to cleanly break fragile clay targets. The cumulative impact of multiple pellets ensures a solid hit.
  • Versatility: #7.5 shot is considered a highly versatile choice, effective on everything from close-in skeet targets to longer-range sporting clays presentations.
• Recoil Management: The combination of 1 1/8 oz shot weight and 1250 fps muzzle velocity helps manage felt recoil effectively. While 12 gauge shells will always have some recoil, Aguila's careful balance ensures it's not punishing over extended shooting sessions (e.g., 100+ rounds in a competition). Reduced felt recoil allows shooters to maintain concentration, avoid flinching, and recover more quickly for follow-up shots on report or true pairs. This is a significant advantage in multi-stage competitions like sporting clays.

Common Questions Answered by This Product

Q: What are the best shotgun shells for sporting clays?
A: While "best" can be subjective, the Aguila Competition Target Load with its 1 1/8 oz of #7.5 shot at 1250 fps is consistently ranked among the top choices for sporting clays enthusiasts. Its balance of pellet count, velocity, and managed recoil makes it ideal for the varied presentations in sporting clays.

Q: How does shot size affect performance in clay shooting?
A: Shot size directly impacts pellet count and individual pellet energy. Smaller shot (like #7.5 or #8) offers more pellets per load, creating a denser pattern, which is advantageous for breaking fragile clay targets. Larger shot (like #6 or #5) has fewer, heavier pellets, which carry more individual energy and might be preferred for very distant or tougher targets, though typically not for standard competition clays. For general competitive use, #7.5 is highly effective.

Q: What velocity is ideal for target loads?
A: For 12-gauge target loads, velocities typically range from 1145 fps (light recoil loads) to 1300+ fps (heavy loads). A velocity of 1250 fps, as offered by Aguila, is considered a standard or mid-range velocity, providing excellent pattern integrity and consistent performance without excessive recoil, making it ideal for the vast majority of competitive scenarios.

Q: Can I use these shells for trap and skeet as well?
A: Absolutely. While optimized for sporting clays, the Aguila Competition Target Load's specifications (12 gauge, 2.75", 1 1/8 oz, #7.5 shot, 1250 fps) make it an excellent choice for both trap and skeet. The #7.5 shot is perfect for the consistent presentations of trap, and its dense pattern is very effective on the fast-crossing targets of skeet.

Q: Where can I buy Aguila Competition Target Load ammunition?
A: The Aguila Competition Target Load, including the 1CHB1347 model, is readily available at DEGuns, a trusted retailer for all your shooting needs. DEGuns provides a wide selection of Aguila ammunition, ensuring you have access to the quality and quantity you require for your training and competitions.

The Aguila Advantage: Consistency is King

In competitive shooting, consistency is the ultimate currency. Every element of the shotshell must perform predictably, from the ignition of the primer to the integrity of the wad and the uniformity of the shot pattern. Aguila's dedication to quality control ensures that each shell in a box, and indeed each box in a case, performs virtually identically. This eliminates ammunition as a variable, allowing the shooter to build confidence and focus solely on their skill.

The 1250 fps standard velocity is not arbitrarily chosen; it's a sweet spot that maximizes the effective range of the #7.5 shot while keeping recoil manageable, even for extended shooting sessions. This thoughtful engineering leads to less fatigue, better concentration, and ultimately, higher scores. Whether you are aiming to break your personal best or competing at a national level, the Aguila Competition Target Load provides the unwavering performance you need to succeed. Trust in Aguila's expertise to give you the competitive edge on the range, available conveniently at DEGuns.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Aguila
Series	Competition
Model	Target Load
Gauge	12 Gauge
Length	2.75"
Shot Weight	1 1/8 oz
Shot Size	7.5
Shot Material	Lead
Muzzle Velocity	1250 fps
Application	Competition
Rounds Per Box	25
Boxes Per Case	10
SKU	1CHB1347
UPC	640420006055