The Winchester AA Lite Handicap Target delivers consistent performance for competitive trap and handicap shooting with reduced felt recoil. This 12-gauge ammunition features a specialized powder charge that maintains target-breaking velocity while reducing shoulder impact by approximately 15% compared to standard target loads.
What Makes This Different
The AA Lite Handicap formula uses Winchester's proprietary powder blend to achieve optimal shot velocity with significantly less recoil than conventional handicap loads. While standard handicap ammunition can deliver punishing recoil during extended shooting sessions, this load maintains the 1,200 fps velocity needed for consistent clay breaking at handicap distances. The precision-engineered wad system ensures tight shot patterns while the reduced recoil allows shooters to maintain proper form through longer competitions.
Key Features
- Reduced recoil design maintains shooting comfort during extended sessions
- 1 oz of #7.5 shot delivers optimal pellet count for handicap distances
- 2.75-inch hull length fits all 12-gauge shotguns and semi-automatics
- Consistent 1,200 fps muzzle velocity for reliable clay breaking power
- Winchester's AA wad system promotes uniform shot patterns
- Premium brass-plated steel head construction ensures reliable extraction
- 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case for bulk purchasing convenience
This ammunition excels in competitive trap shooting where shooters face targets at varying handicap distances up to 27 yards behind the trap house. The #7.5 shot size provides the ideal balance of pellet count and individual pellet energy for consistent target breaks. Weather-resistant primer sealing maintains reliability in humid conditions common at outdoor shooting ranges. The reduced recoil characteristics allow competitive shooters to maintain consistent mount and follow-through without the fatigue associated with heavy handicap loads.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12
- Shell Length: 2.75 inches
- Shot Weight: 1 ounce
- Shot Size: #7.5
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,200 fps
- Hull: High-strength plastic with brass-plated steel head
- Primer: Non-corrosive, moisture-resistant
- Quantity: 25 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (250 total rounds)
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
Winchester's AA Lite Handicap Target represents the evolution of competitive shooting ammunition, combining the power needed for handicap distances with shooter comfort for extended practice sessions. Serious trap shooters recognize the advantage of maintaining consistent form without the punishment of heavy recoiling loads.