New Gear 2025: Federal Master Class Sporting Clay Shotshells

Competition-level shotshells designed to exceed the expectations of even the most elite.

by
posted on January 16, 2025
Federal Master Class Lede
Sporting clays is one of the fastest-growing shooting sports, and Federal Ammunition has just announced an all-new-for-2025 lineup of shotshells optimized for the game: Federal Master Class. It was created for elite competitors, but it's priced for everyone who'd like to squeeze a bit more performance out of their shotgun ammunition. Master Class offers a much better option than standard target loads for those who compete in Sporting Clays, with high-quality components in an ultra-reliable two-piece straight-wall hull design. It’s offered in the most popular payloads and velocities for modern Sporting Clays competitions.
What's different about this competition-level sporting clay load is its customized Podium wad, which extracts peak performance with Federal’s straight-wall hull, reliable primers, high-antimony lead shot and select propellant. This product line will be offered in six 12-gauge loads, which achieve from 1,325 to 1,300 feet per second (fps) depending upon the specific load. 
Master Class features two components—also used in Federal’s Premium products—including a one-piece Podium wad and high-antimony lead shot that balances hardness and density. It's constructed with a straight-wall hull, inserted plastic base wad, striated tube, and brass-plated steelhead for optimum performance. And a word to reloaders: the Master Class' one-piece tapered hull and solid brass head is great news for those looking to maximize reloadability.
“Master Class gives shooters competitively priced loads with top-quality internal components needed to break the most challenging targets in sporting clays and FITASC,” said Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager Josh Vickers. “From the unique and attractive blue hull to a new shot sorting process utilized in its loading, this new product line is built to exceed the expectations of all Sporting Clay shooters.” MSRP $15.99 per 25-count box; FederalPremium.com

Latest

AC30BOB
AC30BOB

First Impressions: Savage AC30 B.O.B. (Back Over Barrel) Suppressor

This latest addition to Savage's AccuCan line of silencers was created to enhance the balance of your long gun.

Watch: Things You May Not Know About Suppressors

America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter discusses some interesting facts about silencers with an ear, nose, and throat doctor.

First Impressions: Magpul Breach Glove 2.0

Shooting gloves aren't just for law enforcement! Proper handwear can enhance any shooter's experience on the range.

Tend Your Freedom With Us: NRA-ILA Grassroots "NRA and You" Seminar

Your NRA is here to help you plant and nurture the grassroots support that keeps the Second Amendment healthy!

Video Review: Winchester .21 Sharp Cartridge

It's not a magnum rimfire, nor is it a rebooted .17 HMR ... it's the .22 LR's brilliant little brother.

How to Read a Ballistics Table

Don't be intimidated! All the work has been done for you.

Interests



Get the best of NRA Family delivered to your inbox.