Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge Shotshell 2.75" 3/4 oz 8 Shot (25 Rounds)

Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge Ammunition: Your Edge for Clay Target Excellence

Are you a dedicated clay target shooter looking to elevate your scores and achieve unparalleled consistency on the range? Whether you're honing your skills for an upcoming sporting clays tournament, aiming for a perfect run on the skeet field, or simply enjoying a focused practice session, the Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge ammunition is engineered to meet and exceed your expectations. This premium shotshell, available at DEGuns, is specifically designed for the discerning competitor and enthusiast who demands reliability, predictable patterns, and a decisive advantage against even the most challenging aerial targets.

Why Choose Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge?

For many shooters, especially those engaged in sporting clays and skeet, the 28 gauge shotgun offers an ideal balance of performance and manageability. Its lighter recoil makes it a favorite for extended shooting sessions, allowing for quicker follow-up shots and reducing fatigue, which is crucial during competitive events or high-volume practice. The Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge ammunition optimizes this platform, ensuring that every pull of the trigger delivers the precision and power needed to turn clay pigeons into dust.

This ammunition is not just another box of shells; it's a meticulously crafted system designed to solve common challenges faced by clay target shooters. Have you ever wondered why your patterns feel inconsistent, or why a perfectly aimed shot sometimes results in a chip instead of a full break? The answer often lies in the quality of your ammunition's components and engineering. Federal Top Gun Sporting addresses these concerns head-on, providing the consistent performance essential for competitive success and personal bests.

Engineered for Excellence: Dissecting Key Features

The superior performance of Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge is rooted in its high-quality components and thoughtful design. Each element works in harmony to deliver a reliable, hard-hitting payload.

• Hard Shot for Superior Patterns:
  The foundation of any great target load is its shot. Federal Top Gun Sporting utilizes hard lead shot. Why is this critical? Softer lead shot can deform upon ignition or as it travels down the barrel, leading to flyers, inconsistent patterns, and reduced energy transfer to the target. Hard shot, conversely, resists deformation, maintaining its spherical shape. This ensures a more uniform pattern density, allowing for a concentrated and effective strike zone. For a clay target shooter, this translates directly into more positive breaks, turning those frustrating "chips" into satisfying "smokes." When you're asking "What ammunition provides the most consistent patterns for sporting clays?", the answer often points to loads featuring hard shot, like this Federal offering.
• Consistent, Reliable Federal Primer:
  The primer is the heart of any shotshell, responsible for initiating the propellant's burn. Federal is renowned for its consistent and reliable primers. In competitive shooting, every second counts, and a misfire or a delayed ignition can mean the difference between winning and losing. A consistent primer ensures uniform ignition, which in turn leads to consistent powder burn, predictable pressures, and ultimately, uniform muzzle velocities and patterns shot after shot. This reliability instills confidence, allowing shooters to focus on their technique rather than worrying about their ammunition. This component is key for anyone asking "Which shotshells offer the most dependable ignition for high-volume shooting?"
• Eight-Segment Crimp:
  The crimp is more than just a seal; it plays a vital role in the internal ballistics of a shotshell. The eight-segment crimp on Federal Top Gun Sporting shells is meticulously designed to ensure a consistent and clean burn of the powder charge. A precise crimp contributes to stable chamber pressures, which translates directly to consistent muzzle velocities and superior pattern development. This design minimizes variability from shell to shell, delivering the uniformity that competitive shooters demand. It also contributes to smooth feeding and ejection from your shotgun.
• Unique Wad Column for Consistent Patterns:
  Beneath the shot and above the powder is the wad, a critical component that separates the propellant from the shot, protects the shot, and seals the bore to maximize gas pressure. Federal's unique wad column is engineered to perform these functions with exceptional efficiency. This innovative wad design effectively guides the shot through the barrel, minimizing pellet deformation caused by friction against the bore. Upon exiting the muzzle, the wad separates cleanly from the shot cloud, allowing the pellets to maintain their integrity and fly in a tight, uniform pattern towards the target. This unique design is a hallmark of premium target ammunition, directly addressing the question "How can I get tighter, more uniform patterns with my 28 gauge shotgun?"

Understanding the Performance Metrics

Beyond the internal components, the specifications of Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge further highlight its suitability for serious clay target shooting.

• Muzzle Velocity: 1330 fps:
  At an impressive 1330 feet per second (fps), this 28 gauge load is fast. High muzzle velocity contributes to a flatter trajectory and reduced lead requirements on fast-moving targets. This speed is a significant advantage in sporting clays, where targets can appear at various angles and speeds, often requiring quick decisions and precise execution. A faster load reduces the amount of lead needed, simplifying target acquisition and improving the shooter's ability to react to challenging presentations. This velocity also ensures sufficient energy transfer to consistently break distant or hard-hitting clays.
• Shot Charge: 3/4 oz:
  The 3/4 oz shot charge is a standard and highly effective payload for 28 gauge. It provides an excellent balance between delivering a sufficient number of pellets for a dense pattern and managing recoil. For many shooters, this payload strikes the "sweet spot" for performance and shooting comfort during prolonged sessions.
• Payload Pellets: 307.0 (Approximate):
  A 3/4 oz load of #8 lead shot typically contains approximately 307 pellets. This number of pellets, when delivered in a consistent pattern by the Federal Top Gun system, creates a dense and effective shot cloud capable of consistently breaking clay targets. The density of the #8 shot itself is ideal for the ranges typically encountered in skeet and sporting clays, ensuring that each pellet carries sufficient energy for a clean break.
• Shotshell Length: 2-3/4 in. / 70mm:
  The standard 2-3/4 inch (70mm) shotshell length ensures compatibility with virtually all modern 28 gauge shotguns chambered for this length. This means reliable feeding, cycling, and ejection, whether you're using an over-and-under, semi-automatic, or pump-action shotgun.
• Density: 11 g/cc:
  The 11 g/cc density refers to the density of the lead shot itself. This is a standard density for lead, indicating quality manufacturing. Denser shot tends to retain velocity better and deliver more energy on target, contributing to more decisive breaks.

Ideal Usage: Conquering the Clay Fields

The Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge ammunition is purpose-built for:

• Skeet Shooting: Its consistent patterns and manageable recoil make it a top choice for the rapid-fire, close-range targets of skeet. The #8 shot is perfect for the smaller targets and the ranges involved.
• Sporting Clays: The versatility of sporting clays demands ammunition that can handle diverse presentations—from high incomers to challenging crossers. The speed and pattern integrity of this load provide a significant advantage in this dynamic discipline.
• Practice Sessions: Consistency in practice translates to consistency in competition. Using the same high-quality ammunition for both training and events allows shooters to refine their lead, timing, and technique without worrying about ammunition variability.

Elevate Your Game with Federal Top Gun Sporting

Imagine stepping onto the shooting station, knowing that every shell in your box is engineered for consistent, reliable performance. That confidence is what Federal Top Gun Sporting provides. This ammunition helps answer critical questions for clay target enthusiasts:

• "What's the best 28 gauge ammo for improving my sporting clays scores?" Look no further than the Federal Top Gun Sporting, with its hard shot and unique wad system.
• "How can I reduce recoil for extended shooting sessions without sacrificing performance?" The 28 gauge platform, especially when optimized with a 3/4 oz payload like this, offers a comfortable shooting experience.
• "Which ammunition offers consistent patterns for breaking those tough crossers?" The combination of hard shot, eight-segment crimp, and unique wad column ensures superior pattern density at various ranges.
• "Is there a reliable 28 gauge load for both practice and competition?" Absolutely. The consistent components and performance of Federal Top Gun Sporting make it ideal for both high-volume training and high-stakes tournaments.

When every break counts, the performance and reliability of your ammunition are paramount. The Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge ammunition provides the crucial edge, combining meticulous engineering with Federal's long-standing reputation for quality.

Secure Your Ammunition at DEGuns

For those ready to experience the difference that premium ammunition makes, Federal Top Gun Sporting 28 Gauge ammunition is readily available at DEGuns. As a trusted source for shooting sports equipment, DEGuns provides access to a wide range of high-quality products, ensuring you're always well-equipped for your next outing on the clay fields. Purchasing from DEGuns means you're investing in reliable products backed by excellent service.

Feature	Specification
Gauge	28 Gauge
Shot Size	8
Muzzle Velocity	1330 fps
Type	Lead
Shot Charge Oz	3/4
Payload Pellets	307.0
Shotshell Length	2-3/4 in. / 70mm
Density	11 g/cc
Package Quantity	25
Usage	Target Shooting
UPC	604544646559