12 bore shotgun cartridges for Trapshooters
Velocity Black: Premium Competition Ammo for Trap Shooters
Introducing the NEW Velocity Black, a cutting-edge cartridge designed specifically to meet the demands of competitive trap shooters in the United States. Crafted by the expert team at Gamebore, this ammunition delivers exceptional performance and consistency, ideal for competition across all shooting disciplines.
Unmatched Precision and Performance
The Velocity Black is meticulously fine-tuned and loaded to strict tolerances, ensuring the consistency required in a premium competition target load. With a velocity of 1150 FPS (measured at 3ft) and loaded with 1 1/8 oz of 7.5 or 8 shot, this cartridge guarantees precision with every shot. It also features a plastic wad for optimal performance.
Moderate Recoil for Comfort and Endurance
Shoot longer and more comfortably with Velocity Black’s moderate recoil design. This feature reduces shoulder strain and fatigue, allowing for extended shooting sessions without compromising accuracy or comfort.
Gamebore’s 100% British Precision-Engineered Lead Shot
Gamebore lead shot is crafted using pure British lead ingots in the UK’s last functioning shot tower. This precision engineering ensures:
- Even pellet size for consistent patterns.
- Perfectly spherical pellets for superior accuracy.
Storage Recommendations
To maintain peak performance, store your Velocity Black cartridges in a dry location at room temperature. Avoid exposing them to extreme or adverse temperatures, as this may affect their performance.
Why Choose Velocity Black?
Gamebore has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality competition ammunition, and Velocity Black is no exception. Designed with precision, comfort, and consistency in mind, this cartridge is the ideal choice for competitive trap shooters who demand the best.
Elevate your shooting game with Velocity Black—engineered for precision, crafted for champions.
TECHNOLOGY
Vectan Powder
Clean burning, reliably smooth powders from Nobel Sport FR—a leader in powder production. Vectan powder is Nobel Sport FR’s top of the range powder, delivering high performance with consistent results.
CX2000 Primer
The most highly consistent and reliable primer available. We use CX2000 Primer throughout our range of shotgun cartridges to give the shooter the utmost reliability and confidence.
Gamebore Wad System
Plastic wads manufactured in house to our unique designs and exacting standards. Giving consistent performance and delivering perfect patterns every time, using the very latest manufacturing equipment and the best materials available.
Low Recoil
Ideal for shooters requiring a soft recoil, these cartridges deliver a comfortable shooting experience.

Gamebore Lead Shot
Made and used exclusively by Gamebore, our lead shot is precision manufactured in-house at the last remaining shot tower in the UK to ensure accurate, even size and perfectly spherical shot—crucial for delivering consistent patterns.