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Gauge: 12 Gauge
Shell Length: 1.75″ (Aguila Minishell)
Load Type: Buckshot
Pellet Count: ~7 (varies slightly by lot)
Designed to reduce recoil while maintaining effective stopping power at close range. The compact 1.75″ Minishell offers increased magazine capacity in many pump-action shotguns, making it popular for home defense and training.
Packaged in a 20-round box.
Ballistic Data
Muzzle Velocity: ~1,200 fps (approximate)
Typical performance (smoothbore barrel):
Range | Velocity (fps) | Pattern/Spread* |
---|---|---|
Muzzle | ~1,200 fps | Tight, controlled buckshot load |
15 yd | ~1,050–1,100 fps | ~8–12″ pattern spread |
25 yd | ~950–1,000 fps | ~14–18″ pattern spread |
Actual spread varies by choke, barrel length, and firearm.
Technical Specs
Primer Type: Shotshell primer, non-corrosive
Case: Plastic hull with metal base
Pellet Type: Lead buckshot
Shell Length: 1.75″ (44 mm)
Manufacturer: Aguila Ammunition
UPC: 640420002538
Usage & Performance
Excellent for close-range defense with lower recoil, making it easier to control in follow-up shots. Compatible with many pump-action and break-action shotguns. Increases magazine capacity compared to standard 2 3/4″ shells. Popular for recoil-sensitive shooters.
Summary
Aguila 12 Gauge Minishell Buckshot loads deliver ~1,200 fps muzzle velocity in a 1.75″ shell. These compact loads provide effective close-range performance with reduced recoil and increased magazine capacity—a unique option for defense or specialty use.