For competitive clay target shooters who demand consistency from every shell, the Eley Olympic Blues 12G 28GR #8 1250FPS Shot Shell - 250 Round Slab delivers the kind of shot-to-shot reliability that serious competitors rely on. Loaded with extra hard #8 lead shot and Eley's specially developed CSB powder, these shells push a 28gr payload to a brisk 1,250fps (381m/s) muzzle velocity while maintaining the smooth, controlled recoil the Blues range has long been respected for. Built around recyclable 70mm HDPE casings with a 12mm brass head and sealed with a traditional six-star crimp, every component has been selected for consistency and reliability across all shotgun mechanisms. Whether you're running a full session on the sporting clays course, competing in trap, or working through skeet targets, the Olympic Blues is a shell engineered to break clays cleanly and keep fatigue at bay over hundreds of rounds.

Eley Olympic Blues 12G 28GR 8 1250FPS Shot Shell - 250 Round Slab Key Features

• Calibre and Chamber: 12 Gauge shell loaded to a 70mm chamber length, compatible with the vast majority of modern pump-action, semi-automatic, and over-under shotguns.
• Shot Weight and Size: 28gr payload of #8 lead shot, offering a tight, dense pattern that is well suited to sporting clays, trap, and skeet where clean target breaks matter.
• Muzzle Velocity: A high muzzle velocity of 1,250fps (381m/s) delivers a fast, flat trajectory to targets, reducing lead time and improving hit probability at distance.
• Extra Hard Shot: The #8 pellets are produced to a harder specification than standard lead shot, which reduces deformation on set-back and results in more consistent, uniform patterns downrange.
• CSB Powder and PSB Propellants: Loaded with Eley's specially developed CSB powder in combination with fast-burning PSB propellants sourced from MAXAM, delivering higher velocity with low-smoke-emission and clean-burning performance.
• Fibre Wad: A fibre wad construction is used in place of a plastic wad, making these shells suitable for use on ranges where plastic wad restrictions apply.
• Six-Star Crimp Closure: The traditional six-star crimp maintains consistent chamber pressure and velocities from shell to shell, while also sealing the payload against moisture ingress during storage.
• 12mm Brass Head: A taller-than-standard 12mm brass head provides reliable extraction and positive ejection across all types of shotgun actions, including older or tighter-toleranced mechanisms.
• Recyclable 70mm HDPE Casing: The distinctive blue high-density polyethylene (HDPE) hull is recyclable, offering a more environmentally considered option for high-volume shooters.
• 250 Round Slab: Supplied as a slab of 10 x 25-round boxes (250 shells total), making it a practical buy for regular competitors and club shooters who go through volume.

The Eley Olympic Blues is a serious competition load that has earned its reputation on clay target ranges around the world, and this 250-round slab format makes it the smart choice for shooters who train hard and compete regularly. Backed by MAXAM components and Eley's commitment to consistency, it is a shell you can load with confidence, round after round.