ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS) FROM $150 + FREE SHIPPING (AVAILABLE ON BACKORDER / ETA APRIL-MAY 2026)

SKU: AMVINTAGECLASSICO16_CASE

Price range: $165.00 through $600.00

Description

ONLY $10 SHIPPING X CASE or FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $500+

1 Case of 250 Cartridges

Finally, it has arrived! A 2 ½ – 2 ⅝ Inch chambered (67 MM) shotshell designed for early American, British, European and other vintage guns, as well as those seeking a softer shooting 16 gauge load. This low pressure (6600 PSI), 1140 feet per second shell is still plenty powerful to bring down feathered and furred game at medium to long distances, as it is loaded with a full 1 ounce of Armusa’s top of the line, ultra-hard 6% antimony magnum shot. This is also a great choice for competition and clay target shooting, as the premium shot is the same as utilized in Armusa’s Competition Series. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

  • Model: 16 GA. 2½” – 2⅝” VINTAGE CLASSICO (Low Pressure)
  • Chamber Length / Hull: 2½ – 2⅝ Inch (67MM) / Low Brass Plastic Hull
  • Gauge: 16
  • Load/Weight: 28 Grams (1 OUNCE)
  • Velocity: 1140 Feet Per Second @ 3 Ft. from Muzzle
  • Shot Size: #6, #7.5 or #8
  • Pressure: 6600 PSI (455 BAR)
  • Shot Type: Triple Sorted, Extra Magnum Grade -> 6% ANTIMONY
  • Wad: Plastic -> Hunting / Competition Wad
  • Closure: 6 Point Star Crimp

Making Premium Shotshells, It’s What We Do

ARMUSA’S founder and 2-time Olympian Miguel Marina Aróstegui was among Spain’s most awarded clay target competitors, including winning countless international and world titles on the live bird circuit and competing in the ’68 and ’72 Summer Olympics.

His passion for producing quality ammunition for the serious competitor carries on, with his son, José Marina, who’s determined to continue the legacy. It’s no wonder that the ARMUSA brand is highly esteemed in the world of competitive shotgun sports. That’s a fact.

Today, we continue to offer the very best in quality and performance without compromise, BECAUSE IT’S WHAT WE DO.

Family-owned since 1960, ARMUSA has been supplying elite shooters and hunters with premium shotshells for more than 60 years. ARMUSA is one of the last independently owned manufacturers remaining in Europe. Made in the heart of the Basque Country.

    

Additional information

Weight N/A
Price

1 Case x $165, 2 Cases x $160, 3 Cases x $155, 4+ Cases x $150

Shot Size

#6, #7.5, #8, #5

Caliber/Gauge

14 reviews for ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS) FROM $150 + FREE SHIPPING (AVAILABLE ON BACKORDER / ETA APRIL-MAY 2026)

  1. Bill

    ARMUSA 16 GA 2.5″ VINTAGE CLASSICO
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Bill
    Great shell. Perfect for my vintage 16 gauge guns.

  2. Allan Gadoury

    16 GA 2.5″ Vintage Classico
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Allan Gadoury
    Shipment arrived on time in fine shape. A excellent load for AZ quail. I would like to see smaller shot # 8 and 9. Also like to see #7 and 6 shot for tough Montana birds.

  3. Mike Proctor

    ARMUSA Classic 2 1/2
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1170 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: MIKE Proctor
    Excellent shotshells. Excellent service

  4. Bob Martini

    16ga
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: bob martini
    Excellent results in my 16 gauge, I want 20 ga 2 1/2″ shells ASAP

  5. wayne Frederickson

    16 ga. Vintage
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GAUGE 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Wayne Frederickson
    When the vintage shooters discover these shells they we be hard to keep in stock! Finally a reasonable price on a quality low pressure round.25

  6. Donald Yonkman

    Shotgun shells i ordered for an 134 year old gun
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Donald Yonkman
    It took a while but I finally received them.

  7. David Erickson

    Armusa 16 gauge
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: David Erickson

    These are absolutely wonderful shells. I used them over the weekend at an event and I was a bit worried about the recoil in my 6 lb SxS but they were soft shooting and they crushed the targets. Keep these loads coming.

  8. Nick Wilson

    16ga 1oz #6 shot
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Nick Wilson
    Wow – such a great first experience with Clays. Picked up a vintage sxs & was overjoyed to find Clays had it in stock at a great price with low shipping costs. Had a chance to go through a box today and a beautiful experience. Lovely to shoot with great patterning. They shipped it quickly and even followed up with a phone call – I’m a customer for life now!

  9. Ronnie

    16 gauge 2 1/2” ammo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Ronnie
    I got to the patterning board this week and the am patterned exactly as I would have believed a .007 right barrel and a .017 would. This is the second batch of 2 1/2” ammo I have patterned. 12 and 16 have performed perfectly!

  10. Bruce Ludwig

    Delivery was quick. Seven and half shot pattern nicely.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Bruce Ludwig
    Ready for quail opener and will be ordering #6 load for pheasant and grouse.

  11. Marcus Jacobs

    Armusa 16 gauge 2.5″ Vintage Classico
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Marcus Jacobs
    Bought these 16 ga. shells to use in a 2 9/16″ chambered Westley Richards double from 1928. Shot them at my clays club yesterday and was very pleased with them all the way around; slight recoil, and smoked the targets.

  12. 007 Mexican

    the bestest
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 12 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1170 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: 007 Mexican
    Great stuff! I will buy more and you can’t stop me!

  13. Tryston Scribner

    16g 2-1/2 lead shot
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Tryston Scribner
    They shoot great I have zero issues!

  14. Jerry Gray

    16 Ga., 2.5″, 7.5shot
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars by reviewer
    Product: ARMUSA 16 GA. 2 1/2″ VINTAGE CLASSICO (1 OZ.) 1140 FPS (1 CASE OF 250 SHELLS)
    Posted By: Jerry Gray

    Purchased primarily for use in vintage doubles for quail hunting. NEVER any problems. No misfires, pattern well, shoot clean. Would highly recommend, and appreciate that they are readily available. Great customer service as well.

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