Federal Master Class

Discussion in 'Americantrapshooter.com. - Trapshooting forum.' started by Bubbaw, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM.

  1. Bubbaw

    Bubbaw Active Member

    Anyone shooting the new Master Class handicap 1235fpf loads? What do you think about them. I bought 25 flats and I'm not so sure that I like them. What do you think?
    William
     
    Bubbaw, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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  2. jamesbalog

    jamesbalog Mega Poster

    I’ve only shot a few boxes but liked them.

    someone else did shot testing and the masterclass shot tested “hard”

    I wish I could find more of them near me to try further
     
    jamesbalog, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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  3. 10-point

    10-point Mega Poster

    I’ve shot a few flats of them and also liked them- a few of my sporting clays buddies also love them.
     
    10-point, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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  4. Zuma1

    Zuma1 zuma1Sporting

    I shot these at a trap competition today and they definitely hit harder and crush targets. They are a little pricier than regular Federal and I got a bunch on sale during Black Friday.
     
    Zuma1, Jan 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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  5. GlobeH5

    GlobeH5 New Member

    Federal Master Class is a competent shell, but it has a specific personality that doesn't mesh with every shooter's feel and expectations. It's not junk, but it might not be your holy grail. Your hesitation is valid and shared by others. It's a shell that does well on paper (soft, clean, consistent) but can fall short in the intangible shootability factor that makes a shell click for a particular shooter.
     
    GlobeH5, Jan 21, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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  6. jamesbalog

    jamesbalog Mega Poster

    More A.I. BS
     
    jamesbalog, Jan 21, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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  7. Jeremy Berwanger

    Jeremy Berwanger New Member

    I have shot them all winter. I like them. I think I've shot about 5-6 flats of them.
     
    Jeremy Berwanger, Jan 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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