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Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75

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Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammunition 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Birdshot - CTA12SM75

Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammunition offers an innovative solution for shooters who require a high-performance, compact option. This 1-3/4" shell with a 5/8oz. #7 1/2 birdshot provides excellent recoil management and versatility, making it ideal for both recreational and competitive shooting. Designed to fit a variety of firearms, it delivers smooth operation and effective performance. With Challenger’s commitment to technology and quality, this ammunition ensures reliable and consistent firing.

Features and Specifications:

  • Compatibility: Suitable for use with shotguns compatible with 12 gauge shells
  • Performance Metrics: Muzzle velocity of 1200 fps for consistent shot power and reduced recoil
  • Technology: Incorporates slow-burning powders and a special “hermeplast” base wad for humidity resistance
  • Versatility: Ideal for bird shooting and other hunting applications
  • Packaging: Available in 20-round boxes or cases of 300 rounds

Deep Dive

Overview

The Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo is engineered for those who need effective and efficient ammunition in a compact package. Its reduced size makes it particularly suitable for use in tight environments or when minimizing recoil is a priority. This ammunition is perfect for hunting and target shooting, helping shooters maintain precision while enjoying a comfortable shooting experience.

History and Development

Challenger Ammo has a reputation for producing innovative and quality ammunition. The development of the SUPER SHORTSHELL line is rooted in a desire to provide shooters with a compact round that doesn't compromise on performance. By utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques and materials, Challenger ensures each round provides excellent performance, consistent reliability, and satisfactory expansion for various shooting applications.

Common Questions and FAQs

  • Can the Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL be used with all 12 Gauge shotguns?
    While generally compatible, it is always advisable to check the firearm’s manual or with the manufacturer for compatibility.
  • What makes the Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL different from a standard 12-gauge shell?
    Its shorter length and lighter shot payload provide lower recoil and are suitable for shooters needing a compact option.
  • How is the Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo packaged?
    It is available in 20-round boxes or 300-round cases, perfect for different usage needs.
  • Is this ammunition suitable for competition shooting?
    Yes, its consistent performance and reduced recoil make it a great choice for competitive settings.
  • Are these rounds reloadable?
    Yes, the plastic hulls are designed to be fully reloadable, adding value for economy-minded shooters.
  • Does this ammo require a special choke or adapter?
    Generally, no special choke is needed; however, checking with the shotgun manufacturer is recommended.

The 'Round Up'

Perfect Fit for:

  • Target Shooting / Small Game Hunting

Why It Stands Out:

Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo stands out with its compact size and effective performance. Perfect for hunters and competitive shooters alike, its reduced recoil and innovative design make it a versatile choice. Make sure all specifications match firearm requirements for optimal use. With excellent packaging options and reloading capability, it meets various shooting needs efficiently.

Field Details
MPNCTA12SM75
UPC773622600070
ManufacturerChallenger Ammunition
PlatformShotgun
Ammo ApplicationTarget Shooting / Small Game Hunting
Ammo Type#7.5 Shot
Caliber12 Gauge Ammo
Grain Weight5/8 oz
Quantity Per PackageBox of 20 / Case of 300
Test Barrel LengthNot Provided
Muzzle Velocity1200 fps
Muzzle EnergyNot Provided
Ballistic Coefficient (G1)Not Provided
Case TypeShotgun Casing
Primer TypeShotgun Primer
CorrosiveNo
ReloadableYes
Lead FreeNo
Staked PrimerNot Provided
Country of OriginCanada

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Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Love the function from this 12 gauge ammo by Challenger.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Great quality 12 gauge ammo from Challenger. Work fine in my 500.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
These are great little shooters for trap. Very low recoil
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Economical rounds of 12 gauge ammunition manufactured by Challenger. Great discounts at TSUSA.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Challenger super short 12 gauge shells are great for little varmints around the feed bins
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Goes bang but barely beaks a clay. Could not find regular shells for a shoot so tried these out. Too expensive to shoot regularly but works, in a remington pump shotgun. if it is all you have. Great if you are teaching people that are recoil sensitive.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Tried for first time and very pleased when using for sporting clays practice. Very little to almost no recoil. Would be great for a beginner and younger shooter, solid 12 gauge ammo from Challenger.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
I was very reluctant to purchase these 12 ga 1-3/4" mini shells from Challenger Super Shortshell. I have a new to me, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 ga that takes 3 inch shells. However, I purchased the OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0 Flex Minishell Adapter for Mossberg Shotguns form JoeBobOutfitters for $15 plus shipping. Wow! Incredible performance. Extremely reliable! If I remember correctly, my 18.5 barrel could hold 8+1 of these mini shells . Normally I hold 5+1 of 2-3/4 or 3 inch shells. Plus, much less recoil with these minis compared to 2-3/4 game load or 00 buck load.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
So shot 2 rounds of skeet today which is a great way to evaluate as it is a standard format. Using a over under that I do not shoot often my scores were just 20. That said, not using my regular gun and wondering if the shot shells would hold a reasonable pattern at distance may have affected my shooting. At the end I went over to station 4 and shot 4 singles from my regular shotgun upping the choke to IM. Broke all 4 with no issues and 2 broke with Authority!! Using the Remington 1100 I was able to load a full size shell in first and it would cycle the short round through for doubles. (I only tried this once but it worked) .lastly 2 out of 50 shots did not reset the triger on the over under as the recoil was low.. Why did I increase my choke ?? Because the wad dose not cup the shot... it only separates the powder from the shot.. so my concern is that the pattern out past 20 ft might be irregular and not consistent.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
So shot 2 rounds of skeet today which is a great way to evaluate as it is a standard format. Using a over under that I do not shoot often my scores were just 20. That said, not using my regular gun and wondering if the shot shells would hold a reasonable pattern at distance may have affected my shooting. At the end I went over to station 4 and shot 4 singles from my regular shotgun upping the choke to IM. Broke all 4 with no issues and 2 broke with Authority!! Using the Remington 1100 I was able to load a full size shell in first and it would cycle the short round through for doubles. (I only tried this once but it worked) .lastly 2 out of 50 shots did not reset the triger on the over under as the recoil was low.. Why did I increase my choke ?? Because the wad dose not cup the shot... it only separates the powder from the shot.. so my concern is that the pattern out past 20 ft might be irregular and not consistent.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Works great in a single shot sawed off with a full choke, decent pattern at 25 yards
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
So shot 2 rounds of skeet today which is a great way to evaluate as it is a standard format. Using a over under that I do not shoot often my scores were just 20. That said, not using my regular gun and wondering if the shot shells would hold a reasonable pattern at distance may have affected my shooting. At the end I went over to station 4 and shot 4 singles from my regular shotgun upping the choke to IM. Broke all 4 with no issues and 2 broke with Authority!! Using the Remington 1100 I was able to load a full size shell in first and it would cycle the short round through for doubles. (I only tried this once but it worked) .lastly 2 out of 50 shots did not reset the triger on the over under as the recoil was low.. Why did I increase my choke ?? Because the wad dose not cup the shot... it only separates the powder from the shot.. so my concern is that the pattern out past 20 ft might be irregular and not consistent.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
So shot 2 rounds of skeet today which is a great way to evaluate as it is a standard format. Using a over under that I do not shoot often my scores were just 20. That said, not using my regular gun and wondering if the shot shells would hold a reasonable pattern at distance may have affected my shooting. At the end I went over to station 4 and shot 4 singles from my regular shotgun upping the choke to IM. Broke all 4 with no issues and 2 broke with Authority!! Using the Remington 1100 I was able to load a full size shell in first and it would cycle the short round through for doubles. (I only tried this once but it worked) .lastly 2 out of 50 shots did not reset the triger on the over under as the recoil was low.. Why did I increase my choke ?? Because the wad dose not cup the shot... it only separates the powder from the shot.. so my concern is that the pattern out past 20 ft might be irregular and not consistent.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Works great in the KSG shotgun with no feeding issues.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Nice quality 12 gauge ammo produced by Challenger, great bird round.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
not my preference but short is better than nothing, decent 12 gauge ammo from challenger.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
For my Mossberg Shockwave. Can't get any more of the slugs or buckshot anywhere so these will have to do for now. Shot a couple of boxes and they went bang every time and fed like a champ. Customer service was great as ususal.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
First time ordering from this company and I am impressed! Quick shipping and whomever packed my order did a great job! First time ever getting an ammo shipment that looked like new and not beat to hell! Great job!
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Good bargain for sporting clays, love the performance from this 12 gauge load from Challenger.
Comments and Reviews on Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz #7.5 Shot - CTA12SM75
Worked perfectly in my KSG. Inexpensive enough to shoot for training purposes.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Question:Do these work in a KSG? Yes, they absolutely work in a KSG. - S (02/08/2021)
Response:Is this a question for us or a statement to answer another customers question? Thank you for visiting TargetSportsUSA.com
Question:I have a Mossberg 500. Does this shell require any type of adapter? - David (02/06/2021)
Response:David, you will have to check with Mossberg on this. Thank you for visiting TargetSportsUSA.com
Question:How many shells per box? - Mario (01/06/2021)
Response:Mario, this Challenger SUPER SHORTSHELL 12 Gauge Ammo 1-3/4" 5/8oz. #7 1/2 Birdshot comes in a box of 20 or a case of 300. Thank you for shopping at TargetSportsUSA.com
Question:Will these work with KSG - Robert (12/03/2020)
Response:Robert, Please reach out to the manufacturer to confirm their ammo suggestion for this specific firearm. Thank you for visiting Target Sports USA.
Question:Question:I bought these. I your Description at one part it says shot and at the other part it says BUCKSHOT please confirm this is BUCKSHOT. I want to order BUCKSHOT. NOT field or slug. - David (08/13/2020)
Response:Hi David - these rounds actually contain #7.5 shot which would be classified as bird shot. Thank you for bringing this to our attention - the description has been changed. Thank you for choosing TargetSportsUSA.com
Question:Can this ammo be used in a Winchester SPX Defender? - Evan (07/11/2020)
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Question:Will this work on my JM Pro shotgun? - Jose (07/09/2020)
Response:Hello Jose, please consult with the firearms manufacturer first. Thank you for visiting TargetSportsUSA.com
Question:I bought these at one part it says slugs at the other part it says buckshot please confirm this is slug - WILLIAM (03/22/2020)
Response:buckshot

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Challenger Ammunition is proudly made in Canada and is known for producing high-quality, reliable shotgun shells tailored for hunting and clay sports. Popular product lines like Game & Sporting, Super Shortshell, and First Class Target loads make Challenger a top choice among upland hunters, waterfowlers, and competitive shooters. Known for clean-burning powders, consistent patterns, and smooth cycling, Challenger shotshells offer dependable performance at a great value. Target Sports USA carries Challenger Ammo in bulk with free shipping and competitive pricing on popular gauges like 12 Gauge ammo, 20 Gauge ammo, and 28 Gauge ammo.

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