Fiocchi Official Rossa cartridge, for clay competition shooters

Italian Fiocchi Munizioni company proudly manufactures shotgun cartridges ranging from small gauges for hide hunting up to clay competition shooting cartridges. Whether you are hunting in the woods or you are shooting clays in an Olympic final, it is essential that you can trust your gun/cartridge combination by choosing a quality product.

New Fiocchi Official Rossa details

Fiocchi Official Rossa cartridge, for clay competition shooters
The Fiocchi Official Rossa cartridge is sold in the classic 25-piece cardboard box.

In particular, the need for ammunition with consistent performance is a necessary condition in shooting, where each broken clay pigeon can make the difference. The Official cartridges from the Italian company have always been a favorite with shooters because of their consistent performance, made possible by harmonizing the type 4 shell case with the Finnish Kemira powder charge optimized with the 616 Silver primer, the special Fiocchi wad and the selected shot. But sooner or later even for the most successful products the time comes for a second generation. Here is the Official Rossa, a 12/70 gauge cartridge that is immediately recognizable thanks to its carmine-red case with six-point crimp and 22 mm brass head.

In particular, the need for ammunition with consistent performance is a necessary condition in shooting, where each broken clay pigeon can make the difference. The Official cartridges from the Italian company have always been a favorite with shooters because of their consistent performance, made possible by harmonizing the type 4 shell case with the Finnish Kemira powder charge optimized with 616 Silver primer, the special Fiocchi wad and selected shot. But sooner or later even for the most successful products the time comes for a second generation. Here is the Official Rossa, a 12/70 gauge cartridge that is immediately recognizable thanks to its carmine-red case with six-point crimp and 0.86"/22 mm brass head. 

The Fiocchi Official Rossa is currently available in two loads with a dedicated cupped wad, exclusive powder and #7.5 bronze coated lead shot load weighing 24 and 28 grams respectively. The lighter version has a muzzle velocity of 418 meters per second and a working pressure of 600 bar. The 28-gram load, on the other hand, leaves the barrel at an initial velocity of 400 meters per second with a pressure of 620 bar. The new Official Rossa is an even more balanced cartridge, combining high muzzle velocity with a very smooth recoil. The new powder gives the cartridge excellent stability in all environmental conditions, making it perfect for range use all year round. The Fiocchi Official Rossa cartridge is already available in gunshops in the classic 25-piece package.


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