The Sellier & Bellot TRAP 24 STEEL SHOT is a non-toxic 12-gauge sporting cartridge manufactured in the Czech Republic for competition clay shooting. It fires a 24 g (approx. ⅞ oz) payload of 2.54 mm steel pellets (designated UK #6 / US #7) loaded into a 67.5 mm (nominal 2⅝ in) case. Engineered with a specialized full-cup plastic shot wad to protect shotgun bores from hard steel shot, this cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity ($V_2$ at 2 m) of 420 m/s (approx. 1,378 fps) to deliver crisp patterns and reliable target breaks at standard competition distances.

Key Features

• High-Velocity Flight: Generates a muzzle velocity of 420 m/s to reduce target lead times and maximize kinetic energy transfer on clay targets.
• Bore and Choke Protection: Features a full-cup plastic wad engineered specifically for steel shot to prevent hard pellets from contacting barrel and choke walls.
• Competition-Compliant Payload: Utilizes a standard 24 g load, meeting international competitive clay target discipline requirements.
• Reliable Crimp & Head: Built with a 12.5 mm brass head and finished with a 6-star crimp for consistent cycling and ignition.
• Pack Size: Supplied in boxes of 25 rounds, with 250 rounds per 10.0 kg outer case.

Specifications

• Calibre / Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Case Length: 67.5 mm (nominal 2⅝ in)
• Payload Weight: 24 g (approx. ⅞ oz)
• Shot Material: Non-toxic steel
• Shot Diameter: 2.54 mm (UK #6 / US #7)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_2$): 420 m/s (1,378 fps)
• Brass Head Height: 12.5 mm
• Wad Type: Full-cup plastic wad
• Closure: 6-star crimp
• Standard Packaging: 25 rounds per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 12 Gauge 25/8” 12x67.5 Trap 24 Steel Shot 2.54mm 24g #6 Uk #7 Us Ammo 25 Rd for?

• Competitive clay target shooters participating in Olympic trap or DTL disciplines — requires cartridges meeting strict regulations, which these 12-gauge steel trap shotgun shells fulfill via a compliant 24 g payload driven at 420 m/s for fast breaks at standard trap distances.
• Sporting clays shooters operating on shooting grounds that mandate lead-free ammunition — requires non-toxic alternatives to traditional shot, supplied by this 12-gauge steel trap cartridge using 2.54 mm non-toxic steel pellets housed in a protective full-cup wad.

Less suitable for: Targets extending beyond 40 metres, shotguns with chambers shorter than 67.5 mm, or medium-to-large waterfowl hunting; these applications require shotguns chambered for heavier 32 to 36 gram loads or larger steel shot sizes (such as #4 to BB) and denser pellet alternatives.