Aguila Mini slugs

Torquemada · September 29, 2002, 06:04 PM

Took a group of people shooting this weekend. Had one box of Mini slugs and a Benelli Nova (among other things).

First-timer: (I load) fire, wow, fun!
Second-timer: (I load), fire, wow, fun!
Wife: (I load), grimace, fire, wow, fun!
seasoned Father-in-law: frown, load, fire, wow, fun!
seasoned friend: grimace, load, fire, wow, fun!
me: hey, this IS fun and BTW, wow!

Granted, this was at the 25-yard line as the 100/200 was full all day and we were hurting paper only. Negligible recoil, big holes, instant feedback as to where you hit vs. where you were aiming. Took the second-timer trapshooting later, he got 10/25 once he settled down (he was rushing and fumbling, the RO got him settled).

Great fun and worth the money at ~$6.50 for 20 slugs. Next time, I hope to try them at 50-yard and 100-yard. Very useful as a training tool (better than 3" Magnum slugs

).

BTW, S&B slugs kick less than Brenneke KO although the holes are the same

leadbutt · September 29, 2002, 06:13 PM

Did you have any trouble in them feeding? Tried them in the 870 and they tend to hang up.

Torquemada · October 1, 2002, 01:04 AM

Irrelevant at the time because that range only allows one round at a time in non-.22 long arms.

Tried cycling tonight, had to keep barrel pointed up ~15 degrees and still had occasional failure-to-eject but no failure-to-feed as long as the barrel was pointed upward. At one point, I had two mini slugs trying to fit into the same space

. So I would say NO they don't come anywhere near reliable, and I wouldn't keep them loaded for Home Defense. I may put one or two into the nylon side-saddle shell carrier (it's loaded 4+0 with 00 buck at home), since I have the magazine cut-off if necessary.

Realistically I don't know how well I could load the minislugs in a crisis situation, but I like the option. Better than 2.75" slugs in the house, as I have neighbors very close by (and frame/drywall/siding construction).

Double Naught Spy · October 1, 2002, 08:37 AM

According to Aguila's site, they do tend to be problematic in some makes of guns, but they have fixes for that. Supposedly, on gun company is designing a special shotgun designed specifically for the little rounds.

nashgill · October 1, 2002, 09:21 AM

I believe I just read an article (either shooting times or the NRA magazine) about these little guys and it seemed to indicate that it wasn't too reliable a feeder on stock shotguns but there were some parts available to fix this.

9mmMike · October 1, 2002, 03:42 PM

Yup.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...hreadid=131586

Kevan · October 3, 2002, 07:52 PM

According to the web site for Aguila, the mini-shells function "flawlessly"---their word---in Winchester Defenders. I haven't gotten a chance to try them in mine, though.

September 29, 2002, 06:04 PM	#1
Torquemada Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: suburban Illinois Posts: 204	Aguila Mini slugs Took a group of people shooting this weekend. Had one box of Mini slugs and a Benelli Nova (among other things). First-timer: (I load) fire, wow, fun! Second-timer: (I load), fire, wow, fun! Wife: (I load), grimace, fire, wow, fun! seasoned Father-in-law: frown, load, fire, wow, fun! seasoned friend: grimace, load, fire, wow, fun! me: hey, this IS fun and BTW, wow! Granted, this was at the 25-yard line as the 100/200 was full all day and we were hurting paper only. Negligible recoil, big holes, instant feedback as to where you hit vs. where you were aiming. Took the second-timer trapshooting later, he got 10/25 once he settled down (he was rushing and fumbling, the RO got him settled). Great fun and worth the money at ~$6.50 for 20 slugs. Next time, I hope to try them at 50-yard and 100-yard. Very useful as a training tool (better than 3" Magnum slugs ). BTW, S&B slugs kick less than Brenneke KO although the holes are the same __________________ Ain't no sense worrying 'bout things you got control over, 'cause if you got control over 'em, ain't no sense in worrying. And there ain't no sense in worrying 'bout things you ain't got control over, 'cause if you ain't got control over 'em, ain't no sense in worrying. - Satchel Paige

September 29, 2002, 06:13 PM	#2
leadbutt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: Tidewater,Virginia Posts: 289	Did you have any trouble in them feeding? Tried them in the 870 and they tend to hang up. __________________ "I am always willing to learn,but not always willing to be taught" Sir Winston Churchill

October 1, 2002, 01:04 AM	#3
Torquemada Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: suburban Illinois Posts: 204	Irrelevant at the time because that range only allows one round at a time in non-.22 long arms. Tried cycling tonight, had to keep barrel pointed up ~15 degrees and still had occasional failure-to-eject but no failure-to-feed as long as the barrel was pointed upward. At one point, I had two mini slugs trying to fit into the same space . So I would say NO they don't come anywhere near reliable, and I wouldn't keep them loaded for Home Defense. I may put one or two into the nylon side-saddle shell carrier (it's loaded 4+0 with 00 buck at home), since I have the magazine cut-off if necessary. Realistically I don't know how well I could load the minislugs in a crisis situation, but I like the option. Better than 2.75" slugs in the house, as I have neighbors very close by (and frame/drywall/siding construction). __________________ Ain't no sense worrying 'bout things you got control over, 'cause if you got control over 'em, ain't no sense in worrying. And there ain't no sense in worrying 'bout things you ain't got control over, 'cause if you ain't got control over 'em, ain't no sense in worrying. - Satchel Paige

October 1, 2002, 08:37 AM	#4
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	According to Aguila's site, they do tend to be problematic in some makes of guns, but they have fixes for that. Supposedly, on gun company is designing a special shotgun designed specifically for the little rounds. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

October 1, 2002, 03:42 PM	#6
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Yup. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...hreadid=131586 __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

October 1, 2002, 09:21 AM	#5
nashgill Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2001 Posts: 103	I believe I just read an article (either shooting times or the NRA magazine) about these little guys and it seemed to indicate that it wasn't too reliable a feeder on stock shotguns but there were some parts available to fix this.

October 3, 2002, 07:52 PM	#7
Kevan Member Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 89	According to the web site for Aguila, the mini-shells function "flawlessly"---their word---in Winchester Defenders. I haven't gotten a chance to try them in mine, though. __________________ William C. Quantrill Fan Club