Elevate Your Aim: Unlocking Peak Performance with Kent Cartridge Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge Ammunition

For serious sport shooters, recreational enthusiasts, and those looking to consistently shatter clay targets, the choice of ammunition is paramount. Achieving those satisfying breaks, whether on the trap field, skeet range, or challenging sporting clays course, demands precision, consistency, and reliability from every single shell. The Kent Cartridge Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge 2.75" 1 oz 7.5 Shot, identified by its UPC 656308110295, is meticulously engineered to deliver exactly that, offering a distinct advantage for anyone committed to improving their shotgunning skills and maximizing their performance.

Why Choose a Specialized Target Load?

Many shooters ask, "What's the difference between a standard birdshot and a dedicated target load?" The answer lies in the nuanced engineering tailored for consistent, repeatable results against inanimate targets. Unlike hunting loads, which prioritize specific terminal performance on game, target loads like the Kent Elite Pro Target focus on pattern density, uniformity, and recoil management, allowing for high-volume shooting with maximum consistency.

This 20-gauge shell is designed for:

• Competitive Clay Target Shooting: For athletes who demand perfection to achieve high scores in Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays.
• Recreational Shooting: For enthusiasts seeking an enjoyable and consistent experience during practice sessions.
• New Shooters and Youth: The 20-gauge offers a milder recoil impulse compared to 12-gauge, making it an excellent choice for learning and building confidence without sacrificing performance.
• Shooters Seeking Consistency: Individuals frustrated by inconsistent patterns or unreliable ejection will find a significant upgrade.
• High-Volume Shooters: The clean-burning characteristics and reliable components make extended shooting sessions more pleasant and reduce firearm maintenance.

Unpacking the Elite Pro Target Advantage: Core Features That Matter

What sets the Kent Elite Pro Target apart as a top-tier choice for shotgun ammunition? It's a combination of proprietary components and expert craftsmanship, all working in harmony to deliver superior results.

The Power of Diamond Shot: Unmatched Uniformity and Energy Transfer

At the heart of the Elite Pro Target's exceptional performance is Kent's proprietary Diamond Shot. This isn't just ordinary lead shot; it's a meticulously engineered component that directly impacts your ability to break targets.

• Superior Hardness: Diamond Shot is significantly harder than standard lead shot. This increased hardness means the pellets resist deformation when subjected to the extreme forces of ignition and acceleration down the shotgun barrel. Undeformed, spherical pellets fly truer and maintain their energy more efficiently.
• Highly Polished Surface: Each pellet undergoes a specialized polishing process, resulting in an incredibly smooth surface. This reduces friction in the barrel and aerodynamic drag in flight, contributing to tighter, more consistent patterns.
• Unrivaled Uniformity: The manufacturing process ensures that each Diamond Shot pellet is remarkably uniform in size and shape. This uniformity is critical for pattern density and consistency, meaning fewer gaps in your shot pattern and a higher probability of breaking targets, even at the fringe of your effective range.
• Increased Energy on Target: Because Diamond Shot retains its shape and velocity so effectively, it delivers more energy to the target. This translates directly into more decisive breaks, often described as "smoke balls" rather than partial chips, especially vital in competitive scenarios where clean breaks are scored higher.

For shooters asking, "How do I get tighter patterns?" or "What's the best ammunition for consistent breaks?", the answer often lies in the quality of the shot itself. Diamond Shot provides that definitive edge.

Smooth & Reliable Ejection: Nickel-Plated Heads for Flawless Operation

Imagine missing a crucial second target because of a jammed shell. Reliability in a shotshell is non-negotiable, especially in multi-shot disciplines like Skeet or Sporting Clays. Kent Cartridge addresses this with nickel-plated heads.

• Reduced Friction: The slick, durable nickel plating reduces friction between the shell head and the gun's chamber, ensuring smooth and effortless extraction and ejection. This is particularly important for semi-automatic shotguns and over/unders, where fast follow-up shots are common.
• Corrosion Resistance: Nickel plating offers superior resistance to corrosion compared to bare brass or steel heads, providing greater longevity and reliable performance even in damp conditions or after prolonged storage.
• Enhanced Durability: The plating adds an extra layer of durability to the shell head, preventing deformation during the firing cycle and ensuring consistent fit and function.

For high-volume shooters and competitors who need their firearm to operate flawlessly round after round, the reliability provided by nickel-plated heads is a significant advantage.

Clean Burning Powders: Performance Without the Mess

A common frustration among shooters is the residue left behind by "dirty" ammunition, leading to frequent cleaning interruptions and potential performance degradation. Kent Cartridge solves this with its custom-blended powders.

• Reduced Residue: These meticulously formulated powders burn cleaner and more efficiently than many standard propellants. This means significantly less carbon fouling, unburnt powder granules, and lead residue accumulating in your barrel, action, and choke tubes.
• Extended Shooting Sessions: Less fouling means you can shoot more rounds before your firearm requires cleaning, allowing for longer, more productive training sessions or uninterrupted competitive events.
• Easier Maintenance: When it is time to clean your shotgun, the process is much quicker and less strenuous, as there's less stubborn residue to scrub away. This extends the life of your firearm and its components.
• Consistent Performance: Clean-burning powders also contribute to more consistent ballistic performance, as there's less variation in internal barrel conditions from shot to shot.

For anyone who asks, "How can I make my shotgun easier to clean?" or "What ammunition helps maintain my gun's performance?", Kent's clean-burning powders are the answer.

Optimal Velocity for Diverse Disciplines

The Kent Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge shell is loaded to an optimal muzzle velocity of 1220 feet per second (fps). This speed is carefully chosen to provide:

• Effective Target Breakage: 1220 fps is fast enough to deliver decisive breaks on various clay targets, including those at longer distances or presenting challenging angles.
• Manageable Recoil: While providing ample power, this velocity is balanced to keep recoil manageable, especially crucial for the 20-gauge platform. This allows shooters to stay on target for follow-up shots and reduces fatigue during extended shooting sessions.
• Consistency Across Conditions: The powder blend and velocity are designed to perform reliably across a range of temperatures and atmospheric conditions, ensuring consistent performance whether you're shooting on a crisp autumn morning or a warm summer afternoon.

The Versatility of 20 Gauge: A Smart Choice for Many Shooters

While the 12 gauge often dominates the shooting world, the 20 gauge shotgun, and specifically a high-quality load like the Kent Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge 1 oz 7.5 Shot, offers distinct advantages that make it an excellent choice for a wide array of shooters and disciplines.

• Reduced Recoil: The most significant benefit of the 20 gauge is its inherently lower recoil compared to a 12 gauge. This makes shooting more comfortable, reduces flinching, and allows for quicker recovery between shots. For youth, women, new shooters, or anyone sensitive to recoil, the 20 gauge is a game-changer.
• Excellent Maneuverability: 20 gauge shotguns are typically lighter and more slender, making them easier to handle, swing, and carry, especially beneficial in dynamic disciplines like Sporting Clays or for shooters with smaller frames.
• Sufficient Power for Clays: Despite its smaller size, a 1 oz load of 7.5 shot at 1220 fps in a 20 gauge delivers more than enough energy and pattern density to consistently break all types of clay targets. Don't let the smaller gauge fool you; it's a highly effective tool.
• Ideal for High-Volume Shooting: The combination of manageable recoil and effective performance makes the 20 gauge, especially with loads like the Elite Pro Target, perfect for extended practice sessions where you might fire hundreds of rounds.

Master Your Discipline: How Elite Pro Target Excels

Whether you're hitting the local range for practice or competing nationally, the Kent Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge load will enhance your experience in every clay target discipline.

• Trap Shooting: In Trap, where targets fly away from the shooter at consistent angles, pattern density and consistency are paramount. The Diamond Shot's uniformity ensures a dense, effective pattern, minimizing the need for perfect centering and maximizing your chances of a clean break. The consistent velocity aids in precise lead estimation.
• Skeet Shooting: Skeet involves targets crossing in front of the shooter at varying angles and distances, requiring quick transitions and follow-up shots. The 20 gauge's reduced recoil and the load's rapid, consistent pattern allow for faster target acquisition and effective doubles. The reliable ejection ensures your semi-auto or O/U is ready for the next target immediately.
• Sporting Clays: Often called "golf with a shotgun," Sporting Clays presents the most diverse array of target presentations, mimicking bird hunting scenarios. This discipline truly tests a load's versatility. The Elite Pro Target's balance of speed, consistent patterns, and manageable recoil makes it highly adaptable to everything from fast, crossing birds to high incomers and rolling rabbits.
• General Target Practice: For those simply enjoying a day at the range, this ammunition provides a premium experience. The clean-burning powder means less time cleaning and more time shooting, while the reliable performance builds confidence and allows you to focus purely on technique.

Investing in Your Performance: The Value Proposition

When you purchase Kent Cartridge Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge ammunition, you're not just buying shotgun shells; you're investing in a superior shooting experience and, ultimately, better scores. The combination of:

• Proprietary Diamond Shot technology for unmatched pattern consistency and energy.
• Nickel-plated heads for absolute reliability and smooth ejection.
• Custom-blended, clean-burning powders for reduced maintenance and consistent ballistics.
• Optimal 1220 fps muzzle velocity for effective target breaks and manageable recoil.
• The inherent advantages of the 20 gauge for comfort and maneuverability.

...all contribute to a product that helps you hit more targets, shoot with less fatigue, and spend more time enjoying the sport you love. It’s a testament to Kent Cartridge’s commitment to quality and innovation in ammunition manufacturing.

Available at DEGuns

Ready to experience the difference that high-quality, purpose-built ammunition can make? The Kent Cartridge Elite Pro Target 20 Gauge 2.75" 1 oz 7.5 Shot (UPC 656308110295, MPN E20P2875) is readily available. For shooters seeking this premium target load, you can find it and other top-tier shooting supplies at DEGuns.com. Ensure your next trip to the range is met with unmatched performance and consistency by choosing ammunition designed to help you succeed.

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Feature	Description	Benefit
Gauge	20 Gauge	Reduced recoil, comfortable shooting
Length	2.75 inches	Standard fit for 20ga shotguns
Shot Weight	1 oz	Ample payload for effective target breaks
Shot Size	7.5 Shot	Ideal for dense patterns on clay targets
Shot Material	Diamond Shot (Proprietary)	Superior hardness, uniformity, energy transfer
Muzzle Velocity	1220 fps	Optimal speed for consistent performance
Head Material	Nickel-Plated Heads	Smooth ejection, enhanced reliability
Powder	Custom Blend, Clean Burning	Reduced fouling, easier firearm maintenance
Application	Sport Shooting (Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Target Practice)	Optimized for competitive & recreational use
Rounds/Box	25	Standard packaging for convenience
Boxes/Case	10	Bulk packaging for high-volume shooters
UPC	656308110295	Product identification
MPN	E20P2875	Manufacturer part number
SKU	130447	Stock keeping unit