Federal Shorty Shot Shells, are they right for you?

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In this video we discuss the pros and cons of shorty shot shells. 1.75" shot shells reduce recoil and can be of benefit to some. At the same time, it's critical to them them in your specific shotgun to confirm they will function without issue. Support us...gofund.me/70980c74
This shot shell may be exactly what you're looking for, or you may discover the limitations of this cartridge.
We belive they may be a good option for certain situations. However, we would not choose them as the primary shot shell from basic home protection or personal protection.
From the Federal website:
Great things really do come in small packages. Although just 1 ¾-inch long, new Shorty shotshells offer similar patterns, energy and accuracy as full-size counterparts. Now available in 8 shot, 4 buck and rifled slug loads perfect for fun at the range.
12-gauge 1 ¾-inch shells
Similar overall performance to full-size counterparts
Available in 8 shot, No. 4 buck and rifled slug loads
SPECS
Gauge 12 Gauge
Shot Size 4 Buck
Muzzle Velocity 1200
Type Lead
Shot Charge Oz 11/16
Payload Pellets 15
Shotshell Length 1-3/4in. / 44.45mm
Density 11 g/cc
Package Quantity 10
Usage Target Shooting

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  • @tcbkkb1
    @tcbkkb14 ай бұрын

    The rubber feed ramp plug is called “OPSol Mini-Plug 2.0 Flex”, I use in Mossberg 590A1 with 4 different types Aguila mini shells, works great. Need to try the Federals. Thanks for video!

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Sir, thank you so much for letting us know what the part is called. I couldn’t remember it when I was making the video. I appreciate you sharing that with our subscribers!

  • @marcusbrown8335

    @marcusbrown8335

    Ай бұрын

    Just picked up OPsol and some minis today. Time to practice

  • @guillermomaguire5394
    @guillermomaguire5394Ай бұрын

    Thanks for showcasing our Mini Clip adapter. WE pioneered the use of minishells in Mossberg 500s back in 2015. At that time, only Aguila made minishells. The whole idea for our development of the adapter was so that our wives and daughters could and would use a 12 gage shotgun for home defense. I tried low recoil, etc, but pretty much it was a hard no from the family. With minishells, they are very comfortable. The thing most people don't understand (yet), is the power of the minishells is really dependent on the design. We have a friend who has made research minishells for us that are very powerful....to powerful really. Typically, the big difference between minis and regular is the payload. Either way, a federal minibuck is 15 #4s travelling at about 1100 fps, or the speed of a 22LR. They are or were 6 00 buck minishells available for awhile. Our friend made us brirdshot mini rounds that hit like slugs out to 20 yards.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting. I actually purchased one of these for my brother and hoping it will be delivered soon.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    Ай бұрын

    I plan to do a detailed video of the product and hopefully you can use that if people are curious of our thoughts.

  • @guillermomaguire5394

    @guillermomaguire5394

    Ай бұрын

    @@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC You are welcome. Look forward to it. If you need any info on development, history, or our work with minis, please email us at our website. My partner, who runs the business side, will forward to me.

  • @skipmaloney2126
    @skipmaloney21264 ай бұрын

    There is an adapter available to reliably feed mini shells in the m500 series. Of course, you mentioned this at the end.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey Skip, you’re 100% correct. There is a part that is available that makes the feeding of mini shells very reliable.

  • @dperk001
    @dperk00115 күн бұрын

    love the mini. The best adapter I found for mini shells for a Mossberg is the Defender tactical kit, I installed it in my 590A1 and can cycle any size shell, mini to 3" The OPSol mini wouldn't cycle the different sizes so it was either shoot mini's and take it out to shoot other sizes. I'm interested in the Kel-Tes KSG that you can load 22 mini shells.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    11 күн бұрын

    Sir, many thanks for your insights and sharing your experiences. Really appreciate that. Stay safe.

  • @grampstoolshed2726
    @grampstoolshed27264 ай бұрын

    Looks fun!!!

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, sir, quite a bit of fun!

  • @johnnyk5
    @johnnyk525 күн бұрын

    The SRM 1228 is also pretty neat with the shorty shells.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    16 күн бұрын

    Sir, thank you for commenting. Great suggestion.

  • @alancrews2066
    @alancrews20664 ай бұрын

    Have a little more testing to do. Looks like I will be using them.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, very soft recoiling. There is a part that is made in Texas. I think it’s called OPSOEL - mini. I just ordered one from Midway. These allow you to run the mini shells in the Mossberg 500 or 590 series. Thanks for commenting. If you haven’t already, I hope you will subscribe and share the channel with friends and family. We’re close to 100,000 subscribers and I really need the help from viewers to get us there. Thanks in advance for your support.

  • @ultimablue9778
    @ultimablue977810 күн бұрын

    I used defender tactical adapter, opsol is great also!

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    6 күн бұрын

    Good to hear, thanks for sharing. Please subscribe

  • @J_D_Rambro
    @J_D_Rambro4 ай бұрын

    They fit/work well in both my keltec ksg & 25 and also mossberg shockwave.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    That is great to hear!

  • @Pyncont

    @Pyncont

    3 ай бұрын

    Does it work in the shockwave without the adapter I just picked up a nightstick

  • @Tac2cool556

    @Tac2cool556

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Pyncontnope unless it’s the 590s

  • @johngrunwell2412
    @johngrunwell241223 күн бұрын

    I personally see in a closed unventilated Home Defense less smoke with faster follow-up shots. Yes less power, but you’re dealing with very short ranges. In a home defense with any gun generates smoke, but a SG it could cut your visibility. I think they are viable. My KSG holds 22 (11/11) plus one in the tube.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    22 күн бұрын

    Sir, thank you for your comments and for your perspective. I think you raise very interesting points. Those are the sorts of things people should seriously consider when a firearm for personal protection or home defense.

  • @michaelgraham8854
    @michaelgraham88544 ай бұрын

    I think those shells are fun. They run well in my Stevens 320 and i use an opsol mini clip in my moss 500 and mav. 88. #4 buck does a good job on targets, i think they should do good in self defence if you have no other ammo.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Sir, thank you so much for watching and commenting. It’s a very interesting round to shoot. Soft recoiling, and as you pointed out might be a good option to have on hand in case you have nothing else. Stay safe.

  • @marsoelflaco5722
    @marsoelflaco57224 ай бұрын

    For most, it may not be the #1 choice, but it beats throwing rocks.😉

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Right on! It wouldn’t be my number one choice but it’s a fun round to experiment with and have on hand especially when teaching new shooters! Thank you so much for watching commenting. Please share the channel with friends and family.

  • @granitejeepc3651
    @granitejeepc36514 ай бұрын

    i been using these about 20 years..Aguila 1.5" and Centurion 2" they work on Ithaca 37, Winchester Defender, Browning BPS, KSG and Ks7 without mods. Centurion load runs in most pumps adapter or not. Same power as full size no. but gets the job done with more rounds and less recoil old 45 vs 9 debate in shotgun form

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, sir, great points. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please share the channel with friends and family . We’re trying to hard to grow our base of subscribers.

  • @adamengen1124
    @adamengen11248 сағат бұрын

    My 590S runs them perfectly. Mix em up it doesn’t care. Main thing I would consider them for is increasing capacity. 14rds of #4 would eliminate that shotgun has limited capacity argument.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 сағат бұрын

    Adam, thank you so much for sharing your experience with the 590S. A friend of mine has one and has had great results as well. If you haven’t already, I hope you will consider subscribing to the channel and sharing it with friends and family.

  • @tommcqueen3145
    @tommcqueen31454 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Many thanks for watching! Please share the channel with friends and family or others who might be interested in the content. We’re trying hard to increase our subscription base. I appreciate all your help and support!

  • @alancrews2066
    @alancrews20664 ай бұрын

    Potential users need the lighter recoil. Have the adaptor and so far with 60 rounds no malfunctions.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    4 ай бұрын

    Very good points. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @johnnyk5
    @johnnyk525 күн бұрын

    590S Shockwave (with brace) + 4Buck shorty shells makes too much sense.

  • @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    @GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC

    23 күн бұрын

    For sure!

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