Aguila Minishell 12 Gauge 1.75-inch slug ammunition (Aguila part no. 1CHB1386) shrinks the shotshell without shrinking its usefulness, letting shooters carry significantly more rounds in the same tube. Aguila Ammunition engineered the Minishell format to nearly double magazine capacity compared to standard-length shells in tube-fed shotguns designed or modified to run them. The single slug travels at a rated 1,300 feet per second and delivers less felt recoil than a full-length slug load, supporting faster target reacquisition between shots. This is a purpose-built option for shooters who prioritize capacity and manageable recoil in a defensive or utility shotgun.
Key Specifications
- The gauge is 12 gauge, loaded in Aguila’s shortened Minishell format.
- The hull length is 1.75 inches, roughly half the length of a standard 2.75-inch shell.
- The projectile is a single slug, built for utility and defensive shotgun use.
- The short hull nearly doubles magazine capacity in shotguns set up to run Minishells.
- Muzzle velocity is rated at 1,300 feet per second.
- The shorter shell produces less felt recoil than a full-length slug load.
- Reduced recoil supports faster follow-up shots and target reacquisition.
- Each box holds 25 shells, packaged 10 boxes to a case.
- Shipping weight is about 1.97 pounds per box.
- At roughly $0.94 per round, this load is competitively priced for a specialty short-shell slug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Minishells work in any shotgun? Not all shotguns cycle Minishells reliably; check that your shotgun is designed or modified to run the shortened format before relying on it.
Why choose a Minishell over a standard slug? The shorter hull allows more rounds in the same magazine tube and produces less felt recoil than a full-length slug.
What is this slug best used for? Its capacity advantage and reduced recoil make it a popular choice for defensive and utility shotgun use.
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