Federal Ammunition‘s Shorty shotshell in 12 gauge (part no. SH129 8) proves great things come in small packages. At just 1.75 inches, this mini shell offers similar patterns, energy, and accuracy to its full-size counterparts, while letting a compatible shotgun carry more rounds in the same tube length. Stock up on these shotgun shells for mini-shell-capable shotguns.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12.
• The shell length is 1.75 inches, roughly two-thirds the length of a standard shell.
• The shot charge weighs 15/16 ounce.
• The shot size is #8, a common target and small-game size.
• The shell is a genuine mini shell, not a standard-length 12 gauge.
• Patterns, energy, and accuracy are built to be comparable to full-size shells.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a standard mini-shell box count.
• Cost runs near $0.85 per round, reasonable for a specialty mini shell.
• Mini shells like this let compatible shotguns carry more rounds in the same magazine length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Shorty shells work in any 12-gauge shotgun? Mini shells require a shotgun rated to reliably cycle or chamber the shorter 1.75-inch length — check your specific firearm before relying on them.

Do mini shells give up performance compared to full-length shells? Federal builds Shorty to deliver comparable pattern, energy, and accuracy to full-size 12-gauge shells despite the shorter length.

Buy Federal Shorty 12 Gauge Mini Shells

More rounds in the same tube, without giving up the pattern you’re used to. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.