Federal Premium Personal Defense Shorty Shotshell Ammunition 12 Gauge 1-3/4" Force X2 00 Buckshot 6 Pellets Box of 10

Federal Premium Personal Defense Shorty shotshell ammunition in 12 gauge gives you a self-defense round engineered for modern tactical shotguns like the Mossberg 590S that accept sub-length shells. These 1-3/4" loads pack six 00 buckshot pellets built with Force X2 technology—copper-plated shot designed to segment into two equal pieces on impact. That segmentation creates significantly more wound channels per shot compared to standard buckshot, a critical advantage in a defensive encounter where shot placement under stress matters.

The real payoff is magazine capacity and practical handling. Because these shells are shorter than traditional 2-3/4" rounds, compatible shotguns can hold substantially more ammunition in the same magazine tube. You get superior stopping potential without sacrificing the rapid follow-up capability that modern self-defense demands. Recoil stays manageable, so you can track your sights and shoot accurately when it counts—and the segmenting design reduces the risk of over-penetration through walls, which is a genuine concern in home-defense scenarios.

Each box contains 10 rounds, giving you a practical quantity for practice or duty use. If your shotgun is built to cycle sub-length ammunition, these loads represent a meaningful step forward in personal defense ammunition technology.

Key Features

• 12-gauge, 1-3/4" shorty shells for tactical shotguns designed to cycle sub-length ammunition
• Six 00 buckshot pellets per round with Force X2 segmenting technology
• Copper-plated pellets split on impact to create double the wound channels
• Higher magazine capacity in compatible shotguns compared to standard 2-3/4" shells
• Reduced over-penetration risk for home defense
• Manageable recoil for accurate follow-up shots

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these 1-3/4" shells work in my shotgun?

Force X2 Shorty shells are designed for shotguns specifically engineered to cycle sub-length ammunition. The Mossberg 590S is a known compatible platform. Check your shotgun's manual or contact the manufacturer to confirm it accepts 1-3/4" shells before purchasing.

How is Force X2 buckshot different from standard 00 buck?

The copper-plated pellets are engineered to segment—split into two equal pieces—on impact. This segmentation creates approximately double the wound channels compared to conventional buckshot that remains intact, enhancing stopping effectiveness.

What advantage do shorter shells give me?

Because 1-3/4" shells are shorter than standard 2-3/4" ammunition, compatible shotguns can hold significantly more rounds in the same magazine tube, providing greater magazine capacity and faster reload cycles if needed.

Is this appropriate for home defense?

Yes. These rounds are marketed as Federal Premium Personal Defense ammunition, and the segmenting design is intended to reduce over-penetration through walls, a key consideration in home-defense scenarios.