Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition is designed for competitive clay target shooters. These 12 gauge, 2 3/4" shells are loaded with 1 oz of #7.5 shot, delivering a muzzle velocity of 1350 fps. The unique gold hull is known for being reloader-friendly, making it a favorite among avid sporting clays shooters. The extra velocity provides an advantage for long crossers, allowing for more natural target leads and improved target-breaking performance. This premium load is ideal for trap, skeet, and sporting clays, and can also serve as an excellent high-velocity dove hunting load.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications |
| Manufacturer |
Remington |
| Model |
Premier Nitro Sporting Clay |
| Gauge |
12 Gauge |
| Shell Length |
2 3/4" |
| Shot Size |
#7.5 |
| Shot Weight |
1 oz |
| Muzzle Velocity |
1350 fps |
| Rounds Per Box |
25 |
| Boxes Per Case |
10 |
| Application |
Sport Shooting |
| Hull Color |
Gold |
| Recommended Use |
Clay Target Shooting, Dove Hunting |
Key Features:
The Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay 12 Gauge 2 3/4" 1 oz #7.5 Shot offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for clay target shooting and dove hunting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Gauge |
12 Gauge Standard shotgun gauge for versatile use |
| Shell Length |
2 3/4" Standard length for most 12 gauge shotguns |
| Shot Size |
#7.5 Ideal for clay target shooting |
| Shot Weight |
1 oz Balanced payload for target shooting |
| Velocity |
1350 fps High velocity for improved long-range performance |
| Hull Color |
Gold Distinctive color, known for reloader-friendly design |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Trap Shooting: Excellent for trap shooting competitions and practice.
- Skeet Shooting: Ideal for skeet shooting events and training.
- Sporting Clays: Designed specifically for sporting clays courses and tournaments.
- Dove Hunting: Can be used as a high-velocity dove load for hunting.
- Target Practice: Suitable for general shotgun target practice and patterning.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
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High Velocity: 1350 fps provides excellent speed for breaking clay targets quickly and efficiently.
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Consistent Performance: Premier Nitro Sporting Clay shells are known for their consistent velocities and pattern uniformity.
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Reloader Friendly: The unique gold hull design is highly regarded among reloaders for its durability and ease of use.
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Versatile Application: Suitable for trap, skeet, sporting clays, and even as a high-velocity dove load.
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Quality Components: Manufactured by Remington, a trusted name in ammunition, ensuring high-quality materials and construction.
Cons
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Recoil: The high velocity of 1350 fps may produce more felt recoil compared to standard target loads.
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Cost: As a premium target load, it may be more expensive than basic practice ammunition.
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Overpowered for Some Applications: The high velocity may be excessive for close-range target shooting or for recoil-sensitive shooters.
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Limited Versatility: While excellent for clay targets, it's not ideal for all types of hunting due to the #7.5 shot size.
About Remington:
Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, is one of America's oldest and most renowned firearms and ammunition manufacturers. With over 200 years of history, Remington has been a pioneer in firearm and ammunition technology. The company is known for its high-quality shotguns, rifles, and ammunition, including the Premier Nitro Sporting Clay line. Remington's ammunition is manufactured in Lonoke, Arkansas, where they maintain strict quality control standards. Remington's Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition, with its distinctive gold hull, is highly regarded among competitive shooters for its consistent performance and 'reloader-friendly' design.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What makes the Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition ideal for clay target shooting?
A: The Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition is ideal for clay target shooting due to its consistent velocities and pattern uniformity. With a muzzle velocity of 1350 fps, it provides extra speed for long crossers, making target leads closer to normal. The 1 oz payload of #7.5 shot offers excellent pattern density for breaking clays effectively.
Q: Can this ammunition be used for hunting?
A: While primarily designed for clay target shooting, this ammunition can also be used as a high-velocity dove load. However, it's important to check local hunting regulations regarding shot size and type before using it for hunting purposes.
Q: What is the shell length and gauge of this ammunition?
A: This Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition is 12 gauge with a shell length of 2 3/4 inches.
Q: How many shells are in each box?
A: Each box contains 25 shells of Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition.
Q: Is this ammunition reloader-friendly?
A: Yes, the Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clay ammunition features a unique gold hull that has earned a reputation as one of the most 'reloader-friendly' designs in the clay target-shooting world.
Q: What is the shot size and weight of this ammunition?
A: This ammunition uses #7.5 shot with a payload weight of 1 oz.