Half Size Slug Shells?

stanmanplan · July 30, 1999, 07:02 PM

Has anybody seen these? They're about an inch and a half long with a slug. Are these OK to fire in my 870 Wingmaster of my 500. I'm a bird shooter and have no experience with slugs, I'm just curious. Also what is the reasoning behind these; more shells in the tube for close quarters stuff.
Thanks,
Stan

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Hal · July 30, 1999, 07:11 PM

I haven't seen the slugs, but I've shot a few of the mini shells with # 8 shot. From what I can tell, the shells are made for reduced noise and reduced recoil. They work well in my 12 ga SXS coach gun, but don't feed in the 870 ( too short). I fired one by manually loading it. The recoil was about 1/2 that of 00 Buck, but the noise was considerably less. I believe they are mad in Mexico and distributed by Aguila. Velocity is right up there with standard loads since the shot charge is reduced in proportion with the powder. A box of 20 ran me around $8.00, which is pretty steep. I kept 4 of them for use in the SXS as a house backup.( mainly for critters, if it need shooting and is bigger than a bunny or a grondhog, I have the 870)

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July 30, 1999, 07:02 PM	#1
stanmanplan Member Join Date: July 16, 1999 Posts: 28	Has anybody seen these? They're about an inch and a half long with a slug. Are these OK to fire in my 870 Wingmaster of my 500. I'm a bird shooter and have no experience with slugs, I'm just curious. Also what is the reasoning behind these; more shells in the tube for close quarters stuff. Thanks, Stan ------------------ "This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future." Adolph Hitler, 1935

July 30, 1999, 07:11 PM	#2
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 6,974	I haven't seen the slugs, but I've shot a few of the mini shells with # 8 shot. From what I can tell, the shells are made for reduced noise and reduced recoil. They work well in my 12 ga SXS coach gun, but don't feed in the 870 ( too short). I fired one by manually loading it. The recoil was about 1/2 that of 00 Buck, but the noise was considerably less. I believe they are mad in Mexico and distributed by Aguila. Velocity is right up there with standard loads since the shot charge is reduced in proportion with the powder. A box of 20 ran me around $8.00, which is pretty steep. I kept 4 of them for use in the SXS as a house backup.( mainly for critters, if it need shooting and is bigger than a bunny or a grondhog, I have the 870) ------------------ Want to feel your age?Check it out. http://web.superb.net/boy/age1.html