Federal Shorty shotshells are compact 12-gauge loads designed to increase magazine capacity and reduce recoil while maintaining comparable patterning and energy to full-length shells. These 1-3/4″ shells are loaded with No. 4 buckshot and a 15/16 ounce shot charge, with a listed muzzle velocity of 1200 fps. The short length makes them suitable for use in tube-fed shotguns where additional capacity or reduced recoil is desired.
Box: Sold per box of 10 rounds. Case: A case contains 10 boxes (100 rounds); case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Federal Ammunition.
- The model is Shorty Shotshell.
- The gauge is 12 Gauge.
- The shell length is 1.75 inches.
- The shot size is #4 Buckshot.
- The shot charge weight is 15/16 oz.
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1200 fps.
- The payload is 15 pellets.
- The package quantity is 10 rounds per box.
- The boxes per case is 10 boxes per case (100 rounds).
These Shorty loads provide a compact, lower-recoil option for range and sport shooting where increased magazine capacity and manageable recoil are priorities. Packaged in convenient 10-round boxes with case quantities available, they are a practical choice for shooters seeking consistent short-length performance.
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