Fiocchi Field Dynamics Dove Loads 12 Gauge Shotshell Ammo 8 Lead Shot 1 oz 25 Shells 12GT8 UPC 762344700106
Product Description
The Fiocchi® Field Dynamics Dove & Quail Series 12 Gauge 2-3/4" Shotshell (SKU: 12GT8 / UPC: 762344700106) represents the gold standard in high-volume upland wing-shooting and competitive sporting clays performance. Loaded in the USA with strict European ballistics engineering, this load packages a balanced 1-ounce payload of premium #8 chilled lead shot engineered to provide dense, devastating pellet curtains on fast-darting mourning doves, flushing bobwhite quail, woodcock, and clay birds across varied field conditions.
At the core of the Field Dynamics payload is high-antimony chilled lead shot featuring consistent sphericity to mitigate aerodynamic drag and erratic flyer pellets. Paired with a purpose-engineered, cushioned one-piece wad column and shot cup, the shot column is cushioned against rapid pressure acceleration, preserving pellet geometry down the barrel and generating a consistent 1,250 fps muzzle velocity. The resulting external ballistics produce exceptionally predictable pattern margins with optimal center-mass pellet density through standard Improved Cylinder, Light Modified, and Modified chokes.
Every shell is assembled using Fiocchi's durable extruded polyethylene hulls and corrosion-resistant low-brass plated steel heads, delivering ultra-smooth feeding and consistent positive ejection across semi-automatic gas guns, inertia-driven platforms, pump actions, and fine double guns. Clean-burning propellant charges minimize carbon fouling in shotgun gas ports, while sensitive, sealed Fiocchi 209 primers guarantee dependable ignition across humid early-season mornings and late-season field freezes. The robust hull geometry also offers long-lasting structural integrity for dedicated shotshell handloaders.
*Master Ballistician Bench Notes & Range Staging Guidance:*
Chamber Compatibility & Pressure Advisory: Safe for use in all modern 12 Gauge shotguns with 2-3/4" (70 mm), 3" (76 mm), or 3-1/2" (89 mm) SAAMI-spec chambers. CRITICAL: This load utilizes lead shot and is strictly prohibited under Federal law for waterfowl hunting, as well as on state or federal wildlife refuges mandating non-toxic shot. Additionally, always isolate 12 Gauge and 20 Gauge ammunition in your hunting vest; an accidentally chambered 20 Gauge shell can lodge in a 12 Gauge barrel ahead of the chamber, causing a catastrophic barrel rupture upon firing a subsequent 12 Gauge shell.
- Verify the shotgun barrel roll-marking confirms a 12 Gauge chamber measuring 2-3/4" or longer prior to staging and loading.
- Inspect shells during staging to verify uniform six-point star crimps and ensure the hulls are completely free of deformities or rim burs.
- For optimal patterns on doves and quail between 20 and 35 yards, stage your shotgun with an Improved Cylinder (IC) or Modified (M) constriction choke tube.
- Test-fire and pattern-stage your shotgun on 30-inch paper targets at 25 and 35 yards to establish exact pellet distribution and point-of-impact (POI) with your sight bead or rib.
- Store remaining ammunition in a cool, dry, climate-controlled locker (ideally inside a sealed ammo can with desiccant packs) away from ambient humidity and solvents.
Key Features
- 1 oz #8 Chilled Lead Payload: Delivers roughly 410 precision-formed, high-antimony lead pellets for dense, lethal upland pattern coverage.
- 1,250 FPS Velocity Tuning: Balances clean lead-forward energy with manageable, low-fatigue recoil during high-round-count field shoots.
- Cushioned Wad Column & Shot Cup: Protects lead pellets against bore deformation, ensuring tighter shot strings and fewer peripheral flyers.
- Reliable Cycling & Ignition: Premium extruded plastic hulls with low-brass rims and sealed Fiocchi 209 primers cycle reliably through gas, inertia, and break-action platforms.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Fiocchi®
- Series / Load Line: Field Dynamics Dove Loads (Dove & Quail)
- MPN / SKU: 12GT8 / F12GT8
- UPC: 762344700106
- Caliber / Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2-3/4" (70 mm)
- Grain Weight: 1 oz (437.5 Grain / 28.35 g)
- Bullet / Projectile Type: #8 Chilled Lead Shot (0.090" / 2.29 mm)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,250 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~1,520 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Extruded Plastic Hull / Low-Brass Plated Steel Head
- Primer Type: Fiocchi 209 Primer (Non-Corrosive)
- Reloadable: Yes
- Corrosive: No
- Quantity / Round Count: 25 Shells per Box
- Country of Origin: United States (Ozark, MO)
