The Sellier & Bellot Skeet 24 Sport 20/70 is a competition-grade clay target shotshell engineered for 20-bore shotguns. Loaded with a 24-gram (approx. 7/8 oz) payload of 2.00 mm lead shot (UK #9 / US #9), this cartridge develops a muzzle velocity of 390 m/s (1,280 fps at 2 metres) to deliver dense, uniform spreads optimised for fast-crossing clay targets at short engagement distances. Each round features a 70 mm (2¾") hull, a 10.0 mm brass head, and a plastic cup wad with an integral shot container that cushions acceleration to preserve pellet roundness and maintain tight pattern consistency.

Key Features

• Optimised Skeet Pattern Density: Fine 2.00 mm diameter (#9) lead pellets provide a high pellet count designed to ensure clean breaks across standard 15 to 25-metre crossing target presentations.
• Consistent Downrange Velocity: Generates a muzzle velocity of 390 m/s at 2 metres ($V_2$) and maintains 300 m/s at 10 metres ($V_{10}$) for predictable target leads.
• Pellet Protection: Features a purpose-designed plastic cup wad that reduces bore scrub and prevents pellet deformation during ignition.
• Manageable Recoil Characteristics: The 24 g load in a 20-gauge platform minimises muzzle jump, facilitating rapid sight recovery for second-barrel engagements on true or report pairs.
• Reliable Cycling and Feeding: Built with a 10.0 mm brass head and a uniform six-point star crimp closure for smooth chambering in break-action and straight-pull shotguns.

Specifications

• Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
• Model / Catalog Number: V038702
• Gauge: 20 Gauge
• Shell Length: 70 mm (2¾")
• Shot Payload: 24 grams
• Shot Size: 2.00 mm (UK #9 / US #9)
• Velocity ($V_2$): 390 m/s (approx. 1,280 fps)
• Velocity ($V_{10}$): 300 m/s
• Brass Head Height: 10.0 mm
• Wad Type: Plastic wad with integral shot cup
• Closure: 6-point star crimp
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box; 250 rounds per case

Who is the Sellier & Bellot 20 Gauge Skeet 24 Sport 24g Ammo for?

• Competitive and recreational skeet shooters — requires high pattern saturation inside 15 to 25 metres, which this 20-gauge skeet ammunition achieves via a 24-gram payload of 2.00 mm (#9) shot travelling at a fast 390 m/s.
• Sporting clays shooters practicing close-range crossing targets — benefits from the rapid pattern dispersion of 2.00 mm shot fired at 390 m/s from a 70 mm hull, ensuring comprehensive coverage on fast targets without excessive recoil.

Less suitable for: Long-range clay disciplines such as Trap, Down-The-Line (DTL), or Universal Trench at distances of 30 to 40+ metres where 2.00 mm shot lacks sufficient downrange energy (a dedicated trap cartridge loaded with larger 2.4 mm / #7.5 shot provides the necessary downrange impact), firearms with short 65 mm (2½") chambers, medium or large game hunting, or waterfowl hunting over wetlands where non-toxic steel or bismuth shot is legally required.