Aguila Minishell 12 Gauge Shotshell 20 Rounds 1 3/4″ Length 7/8oz Lead Slug 1250fps

Aguila Minishell Ammunition 1C128974
12 Gauge
1-3/4″ Shell Length
7/8oz Slug
Lead
Muzzle Velocity 1250fps
Roll Crimp
Uses: For use in Smooth Bore Shotguns

Usage Notes from Aguila on the use of Minishells:
Aguila Minishell shotshells are only 1-3/4″ long, and greatly increase the capacity of pump-action shotguns. They work great in Winchester 1300 shotguns, though other pump guns may not cycle reliably without modification. Perfect for use as low-recoil ammunition for single-shot or double guns as well. Ideal for recoil-sensitive shooters. Loaded to specs, this Minishell slug load is recommended for target shooting and small game. Designed specifically for smooth bore barrels but can also be used in rifled choke tube barrels or fully rifled barrels.

SAAMI/CIP approved 12ga shotgun may fire minishells, be it side-by-side, over-and-under or pump action; however, the latter type will not cycle them flawlessly. The out-of-the-box shotgun that we have tested cycling minishells very well, is the Winchester M1300 18″ Defender. Winchesters 1897 seems to like the shorter rounds, however not as much as the Winchester 1300.

MOSSBERGS 500/590s
will cycle minishells pretty well once the shooter acquires a “feeling” as to how to pump the action; however, this will not prevent the occasional jam. To further solve the problem, we have lengthened and widened the little short metal bar (shell elevator), which catches the round to be subsequently fed to the ramp and chamber. This modification will not prevent you from firing regular size shot shells. The other modification that would decisively help in the proper cycling, would be to install the ejector in a more forward position to catch the spent shorter shell and eject it, before it may flip and cause jams. However, we DO NOT recommend you to do this, because you will most likely no longer be able to fire regular size shells.