Aguila mini buckshot shells

DukeConnor · December 17, 2017, 01:52 PM

I have been trying to find these things for awhile. Everywhere i look is sold out. Does anyone know where they can be found ?

Model12Win · December 17, 2017, 04:36 PM

I've got three boxes of them. Good shells.

DukeConnor · December 17, 2017, 06:29 PM

I just can't seem to find them anywhere. Ithought they would be a perfect fit for my shockwave.

Bill DeShivs · December 17, 2017, 07:56 PM

I don't think they work in Mossbergs without modifying the gun.

Targa · December 17, 2017, 10:58 PM

Selway Armory has them available. Download ammo seek for your tablet/smart phone, excellent tool to find where ammo is available.
Don't forget the mini-she'll adapter for the feed ramp. It runs between 15 and 20 dollars and allows you to reliably run the short shells.

nightwolf1974 · December 17, 2017, 11:19 PM

I bought some at my local gun shop last year, and hated them!!!
Wouldn't cycle through any of my pumps (Winchester, Remington, or Mossberg) without problems. Shot them in my H&R single shot and old Stevens 311, and they were a dirty round that left unburned powder in the barrel.

I know everyone's excited about shooting them in the Shockwave and all..........but if you can't stand shooting standard 12 ga. powered rounds, time to get a 20ga.

Just my 2¢

TruthTellers · December 18, 2017, 01:57 AM

The Opsol Miniclip is hardly a modification. It's basically an insert that takes seconds to put in and take out.

DukeConnor · December 18, 2017, 03:42 AM

Thanks Targa.

I do have the miniclip. Its 10 bucks and takes 10 seconds to installl. Not much of a modification.

Someday when I become more manly i'll just shoot 3" highbrass. Until then I want to try the mini's.

NooYawkuh · December 19, 2017, 10:11 PM

I bought a case of mini slugs at Target Sports. Yes, the mini shells are hard to find but put in for an email alert and be ready to pounce.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

I don't think they work in Mossbergs without modifying the gun.

I find that the mini shells feed fine in my Shockwave but I got the Opsol Mini Clip just to be sure. I think the 870 has more of a problem with them.

Screwball · December 19, 2017, 10:25 PM

I’ve heard that they work in the KSG... anyone know if they do in an Ithaca 37?

I keep the Ithaca as a backup to my 870 Police, but also for my girlfriend to use it. But it is a four shot tube, so leaves a lot to be desired. If I can get six or so of those in there, I might try to find a few boxes and see how they shoot (see if she has any issues with them).

Currently load Remington Reduced Recoil 00, but a few extra shots in the magazine might be a little reassuring.

TruthTellers · December 19, 2017, 11:42 PM

I've always wondered the same thing about the Aguila minishells in the Ithaca shotguns. I have a theory that bottom ejector shotguns should work with the shorter shells because ejection is so easy to achieve as gravity is working with you.

Screwball, I think you're just going to have to be a guinea pig and test it out yourself. Report your results of course

444 · December 20, 2017, 10:04 AM

"Someday when I become more manly i'll just shoot 3" highbrass."

I would advise against it....................based on my personal experience.

Dfariswheel · December 20, 2017, 06:19 PM

An excellent alternative is the Italian Nobelsport 2 1/4 inch 00 buckshot loads.

These are still about 2 inch long unfired, but have 6 pellets of 00 buckshot at about 1250 fps.

I usually find them at J&G Sales and Cheaper Then Dirt for around $8.50 or so a box of 10, which is usually much cheaper then the Aguilla.

TruthTellers · December 20, 2017, 08:05 PM

^ Herter's has something similar. I got a box at Cabela's and I think it was $5 for a box of 10.

T. O'Heir · December 22, 2017, 01:23 PM

Go here.
https://www.aguilaammo.com/where-to-buy/
Midway shows 'em as No Backorder. Means they can't get 'em from Aguila.
Not surprising they don't feed. Things are only 1.75" long.

RMcL · December 24, 2017, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightwolf1974

I bought some at my local gun shop last year, and hated them!!!
Wouldn't cycle through any of my pumps (Winchester, Remington, or Mossberg) without problems. Shot them in my H&R single shot and old Stevens 311, and they were a dirty round that left unburned powder in the barrel.

I know everyone's excited about shooting them in the Shockwave and all..........but if you can't stand shooting standard 12 ga. powered rounds, time to get a 20ga.

Just my 2¢

20 gauge? Why shoot such heavy recoiling buckshot loads! There are a number of 2.75" 12 gauge buckshot loads that recoil less.

December 17, 2017, 01:52 PM	#1
DukeConnor Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2016 Posts: 224	Aguila mini buckshot shells I have been trying to find these things for awhile. Everywhere i look is sold out. Does anyone know where they can be found ?

December 17, 2017, 07:56 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,984	I don't think they work in Mossbergs without modifying the gun. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 17, 2017, 10:58 PM	#5
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	Selway Armory has them available. Download ammo seek for your tablet/smart phone, excellent tool to find where ammo is available. Don't forget the mini-she'll adapter for the feed ramp. It runs between 15 and 20 dollars and allows you to reliably run the short shells. Last edited by Targa; December 18, 2017 at 12:00 AM.

December 17, 2017, 11:19 PM	#6
nightwolf1974 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: Unity, Nh Posts: 143	I bought some at my local gun shop last year, and hated them!!! Wouldn't cycle through any of my pumps (Winchester, Remington, or Mossberg) without problems. Shot them in my H&R single shot and old Stevens 311, and they were a dirty round that left unburned powder in the barrel. I know everyone's excited about shooting them in the Shockwave and all..........but if you can't stand shooting standard 12 ga. powered rounds, time to get a 20ga. Just my 2¢ __________________ live free or die!

December 18, 2017, 01:57 AM	#7
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,887	The Opsol Miniclip is hardly a modification. It's basically an insert that takes seconds to put in and take out. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

December 17, 2017, 04:36 PM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	I've got three boxes of them. Good shells.

December 17, 2017, 06:29 PM	#3
DukeConnor Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2016 Posts: 224	I just can't seem to find them anywhere. Ithought they would be a perfect fit for my shockwave.

December 18, 2017, 03:42 AM	#8
DukeConnor Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2016 Posts: 224	Thanks Targa. I do have the miniclip. Its 10 bucks and takes 10 seconds to installl. Not much of a modification. Someday when I become more manly i'll just shoot 3" highbrass. Until then I want to try the mini's.

December 19, 2017, 10:25 PM	#10
Screwball Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: ME Posts: 771	I’ve heard that they work in the KSG... anyone know if they do in an Ithaca 37? I keep the Ithaca as a backup to my 870 Police, but also for my girlfriend to use it. But it is a four shot tube, so leaves a lot to be desired. If I can get six or so of those in there, I might try to find a few boxes and see how they shoot (see if she has any issues with them). Currently load Remington Reduced Recoil 00, but a few extra shots in the magazine might be a little reassuring.

December 19, 2017, 11:42 PM	#11
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,887	I've always wondered the same thing about the Aguila minishells in the Ithaca shotguns. I have a theory that bottom ejector shotguns should work with the shorter shells because ejection is so easy to achieve as gravity is working with you. Screwball, I think you're just going to have to be a guinea pig and test it out yourself. Report your results of course __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

December 20, 2017, 10:04 AM	#12
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	*"Someday when I become more manly i'll just shoot 3" highbrass."* I would advise against it....................based on my personal experience. __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

December 20, 2017, 06:19 PM	#13
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	An excellent alternative is the Italian Nobelsport 2 1/4 inch 00 buckshot loads. These are still about 2 inch long unfired, but have 6 pellets of 00 buckshot at about 1250 fps. I usually find them at J&G Sales and Cheaper Then Dirt for around $8.50 or so a box of 10, which is usually much cheaper then the Aguilla.

December 20, 2017, 08:05 PM	#14
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,887	^ Herter's has something similar. I got a box at Cabela's and I think it was $5 for a box of 10. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

December 22, 2017, 01:23 PM	#15
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Go here. https://www.aguilaammo.com/where-to-buy/ Midway shows 'em as No Backorder. Means they can't get 'em from Aguila. Not surprising they don't feed. Things are only 1.75" long. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!