Alliant American Select Shotshell Powder is an American-made product designed specifically for 12-gauge target loads. The power is extremely clean and smokeless creating outstanding patterns. Compared to other powders on the market this one produces less recoil. To ensure optimal quality the company follows strict guidelines for quality control including constantly checking the shape and size of the grain overall density and even composition of the chemical. This powder is also ballistics tested in a laboratory setting so shooters enjoy greater accuracy and is backed by a company with more than 100 years in the business.