12G Black Gold HV Steel Shotgun Cartridge

12G Black Gold HV Steel has been developed for competitive clay shooters who demand the fast, hard-hitting performance associated with Gamebore’s world-renowned Black Gold range, now engineered for the future of steel shot competition shooting.

Delivering a high-velocity 1450 FPS performance, Black Gold HV Steel is the fastest steel competition load in the Gamebore range, designed for shooters who prefer a sharper, higher-speed cartridge without compromising smooth handling, pattern quality or barrel protection.

For shooters already familiar with Black Gold lead loads, Black Gold HV Steel offers a natural transition into steel competition shooting, retaining the confident downrange performance and target-breaking capability that has made the Black Gold name one of the most respected in competitive clay shooting worldwide.

At the heart of Black Gold HV Steel is the Gamebore Wad System. A wad technology engineered specifically for steel competition loads.

Unlike conventional steel wads which use simple cut petals, the Gamebore Wad System features injection-moulded 45-degree petals designed to keep the steel shot fully enclosed throughout its journey down the barrel, helping protect against pellet contact with the bore and reducing the risk of barrel scoring. Integral ribbing on the wad cup creates additional separation between the shot and barrel wall.

When it comes to steel shot, the wad matters and no one has engineered it better than Gamebore.

Combined with Gamebore’s Quad Seal gas seal technology for maximum efficiency and reduced felt recoil, Black Gold HV Steel delivers the high-speed performance, smooth shooting characteristics and reliable downrange patterns demanded by serious competition shooters preparing for the transition from lead to steel.

Soft steel shot to CIP regulations from one of the world's leading manufacturers for exacting standards. Reliably consistent in its sphericity and size for outstanding patterns.

STANDARD STEEL: Suitable for all guns bearing Nitro Proof marks from 1954 and onwards. 

Standard Steel ammunition can be used in any shotgun (with the exception of those with Damascus/twist barrells) in good order bearing London or Birmingham proof symbols from 1954 onwards. For pre-1954 shotguns guidance will be needed from the British Proof Authority. The shotgun must be chambered for the case length of the ammunition as a minimum. Longer chamber lengths can be used with shorter ammunition.

Storage: All cartridges should be stored at room temperature in a dry location. Adverse temperatures may affect performance. Do not expose to extreme temperatures.