The Sellier & Bellot TRAP 24 SPORT (model V038522) is a 20-gauge target ammunition cartridge engineered specifically for competitive and practice clay shooting. Loaded in a 70 mm (2¾") hull, each shell fires a 24-gram (approx. 7/8 oz) payload of 2.4 mm lead shot (UK #7 / US #7.5) at a muzzle velocity (V2) of 390 m/s (1,280 fps). Featuring a plastic wad with an integrated protective shot cup and a 6-point star crimp, it is designed to produce consistent pattern density for breaking targets at standard clay ranges.

Key Features

• Target-Optimised Ballistics: Propels 24 grams of 2.4 mm lead shot at 390 m/s for clay-shattering energy and dependable break patterns.
• Pellet Protection: Features a purpose-built plastic wad with integrated shot petals that shields pellets from bore friction to minimise deformation and maintain tight, uniform spreads.
• Manageable 20-Gauge Recoil: Delivers solid target kinetic energy while producing noticeably lower recoil compared to standard 12-gauge competition loads or heavier 20-gauge field shells.
• Consistent Cycling: Built with a 10.0 mm brass head and a uniform 6-point star crimp for smooth feeding and reliable extraction in break-action and repeating shotguns.
• Standard Chamber Length: Sized at 70 mm (2¾") to function safely in any 20-gauge shotgun with a 70 mm, 76 mm (3"), or 89 mm (3½") chamber.

Specifications

• Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
• Product Line: TRAP 24 SPORT
• Manufacturer SKU: V038522
• Gauge: 20 Gauge (20/70 / 2¾")
• Shot Load Weight: 24 grams (approx. 7/8 oz)
• Shot Size: 2.4 mm (equivalent to UK #7 / US #7.5)
• Shot Material: Lead
• Muzzle Velocity (V2): 390 m/s (approx. 1,280 fps)
• Wad Type: Plastic wad with protective shot cup
• Crimp: 6-point star crimp
• Head Height: 10.0 mm
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box; 250 rounds (10 boxes) per outer carton
• Chamber Compatibility: Minimum 70 mm (2¾") 20-gauge chambers

Who is the Sellier & Bellot TRAP 24 SPORT 20 Gauge Ammo for?

• Competitive 20-gauge clay target shooters — Need consistent pattern density for Olympic trap, down-the-line (DTL), and sporting clays, which this 20-gauge clay target shell provides by launching 24 grams of 2.4 mm shot at a muzzle velocity of 390 m/s inside standard 25 to 45-metre engagement envelopes.
• Recreational trap and sporting shooters — Benefit from the reduced recoil signature of a 24-gram payload in a 70 mm hull, allowing extended practice sessions without the accelerated shooter fatigue common to heavier 12-gauge loads.

Less suitable for: Targets engaged beyond 45 to 50 metres, where full-payload 12-gauge target cartridges with heavier pellets maintain better pattern density, as well as wetlands requiring dedicated non-toxic steel or bismuth shot, medium-to-large game hunting that demands larger #4–#6 shot or buckshot, and antique shotguns with short 65 mm (2½") chambers.