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12 Gauge Minishell 1-3/4'''' 7/8oz Slug - 12 Gauge 1-3/4'''' 7/8oz Slug 20/Box
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SKU: 105000640
Overview
This compact 12 gauge slug load is designed for shooters who want a shorter shell format with reduced recoil and a quieter report than full-size 12 gauge ammunition. It is suitable for home defense, target shooting, and taking small game, and it is loaded to SAAMI specs for use in smooth or rifled barrels. The smaller size can increase capacity in compatible pump-action or semi-auto shotguns, but it may not feed properly in some firearms without modification. For hunters and practical shotgun users, it offers a specialized option where recoil management and capacity are priorities.
Why Hunters Choose the Aguila
1-inch Shorter
Than traditional 12 gauge shells
Diminished Recoil
Suits recoil-sensitive shooters
Quieter Report
Than full-sized 12 gauge shells
Safe Fire
In smooth or rifled barrels
Loaded Saami
Specs
Key Features
- 12 gauge Minishell slug ammunition from Aguila, packaged 20 rounds per box.
- 1-3/4 inch shell length is a full inch shorter than traditional shotgun shells.
- 7/8 oz. slug load with 1,250 ft/sec listed velocity.
- Designed to help increase capacity in compatible pump-action or semi-auto shotguns.
- Produces diminished recoil and a quieter report than full-sized 12 gauge shells.
- Safe to fire in smooth or rifled barrels; may not feed properly in some shotguns without modification.
Best Used For
- Hunters or shooters wanting a compact 12 gauge slug option for smooth or rifled barrels.
- Recoil-sensitive users looking for a lighter-shooting shotgun shell for practice or defense.
- Home-defense owners using compatible pump-action or semi-auto shotguns with verified feeding.
- Target shooters interested in a shorter shell that may increase shotgun capacity.
- Small-game hunters seeking a 12 gauge slug load with SAAMI-spec construction.
Specifications
| Barrel Compatibility | Safe to fire in smooth OR rifled barrels |
|---|---|
| Feeding Note | May not feed properly in semi-automatic shotguns and some pump-action shotguns without gunsmith modification |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Overall Length | 1-3/4" |
| Projectile Type | Slug |
| Quantity | 20/Box |
| Recoil | Diminished recoil |
| Report | Quieter report |
| Saami Spec | Loaded to SAAMI specs |
| Shell Length | 1-3/4" |
| Shot Weight | 7/8 oz |
| Use Cases | Home defense, target shooting, small game |
| Velocity | 1,250 ft/sec |
Pros
- 1-inch shorter than traditional 12 gauge shells for increased capacity potential
- Diminished recoil suits recoil-sensitive shooters
- Quieter report than full-sized 12 gauge shells
- Safe to fire in smooth or rifled barrels
- Loaded to SAAMI specs
- Suitable for home defense, target shooting, or small game
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The Minishell format is shorter than traditional 12 gauge shells, so fit and function depend on your shotgun’s ability to feed this size reliably.
- Aguila notes these shells may not feed properly in some semi-automatic shotguns and some pump-action shotguns without gunsmith modification.
- The reduced recoil and quieter report are useful for recoil-sensitive shooters, but they come with the usual trade-off of a less conventional load format.
- This slug is described as safe for smooth or rifled barrels, but users should still confirm compatibility with their specific firearm before use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Standard 12 Gauge Slug Ammunition
- 12 Gauge Buckshot Ammunition
- Reduced-Recoil Shotgun Ammunition
- Mini Shell Shotgun Ammunition
Suggested Accessories
- Shotgun shell carrier
- Ammo storage box
- Hearing protection
- Cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of shotgun is this Minishell slug designed for?
It is a 12 gauge 1-3/4" Minishell slug from Aguila. The product data says it is safe to fire in smooth or rifled barrels.
Will these shells work in my pump-action or semi-auto shotgun?
They may not feed properly in some semi-automatic shotguns and some pump-action shotguns without gunsmith modification, according to the product data.
What is the advertised velocity and payload?
The listed velocity is 1,250 ft/sec, and the slug weight is 7/8 oz.
What are these Minishell slugs intended for?
The product data lists home defense, target shooting, and taking small game as intended uses.
How many shells come in a box?
The product title indicates a 20-box.