Mini shotgun shells

[lonestar0224]

Anyone tried these? I would like to but I cant seem to find one for my citadel shotgun and https://www.opsolmini-clip.com/ they make a thing that fits into the receiver to make them function better but i cant seem to find one for mine.

 

[Mills]

I have seen these at the range with mixed results.
Good luck.

 

[skfullgun]

I have used the Aguia mini shells in a couple of break-open 12's (single and double),. They work fine. Never tried them in a pump or semi.
My informal observations would indicate that a 12 gauge mini shell mimics a 3" .410.
They work well for snakes and closeby, squirrel-size varmints.

 

[rotor]

Good article on them in Guntests.com (subscription). Adapter for Mossberg pumps works. Not for Remington. Don't work in autos. Only advantage I see is increased number of rounds that can fit in pump. I stick to regular shells.

 

[Hoji]

Mossberg shockwave owner with Opsol adapter. Hundreds of rounds without issue.

The mini buckshot will drop a 60ish pound pig dead at about 20 + feet in a large trap.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I have used the Opsol adapter in my Mossberg 590A1 without any problems. Allows 9 + 1 in the 18.5" tube. As far as I know, the Mossberg pumps are the only shotguns that the Opsol adapter fits. Mini shells don't have enough power to cycle a semi auto.

 

[baboon]

Mossberg shockwave owner with Opsol adapter. Hundreds of rounds without issue.

The mini buckshot will drop a 60ish pound pig dead at about 20 + feet in a large trap.

So will a .22 short hedind it's ear!

 

[Bozz10mm]

So will a .22 short hedind it's ear!

What fun is that?

 

[baboon]

What fun is that?

Granted its more fun when they are out of a pen or trap & running wild!

 

[candcallen]

Anyone tried these? I would like to but I cant seem to find one for my citadel shotgun and https://www.opsolmini-clip.com/ they make a thing that fits into the receiver to make them function better but i cant seem to find one for mine.

All citadel shotguns are semi autos IIRC. Ak based and Remington based. Mini shells wont function those. Only pump and break open. Only the mossberg and copies need the adapter.

 

[Hoji]

So will a .22 short hedind it's ear!

My point was that if the mini shells are that effective on a wild pig that is hopped up on adrenaline , they should be effective against a two legged threat across the space of a hotel room( which is the reason I bought it)

 

[Hoji]

All citadel shotguns are semi autos IIRC. Ak based and Remington based. Mini shells wont function those. Only pump and break open. Only the mossberg and copies need the adapter.

The Winchester Defender is the only pump shotgun I have used that would reliably cycle them without any modifications.

 

[baboon]

My point was that if the mini shells are that effective on a wild pig that is hopped up on adrenaline , they should be effective against a two legged threat across the space of a hotel room( which is the reason I bought it)

My point is pigs realy aint that hard with proper shot placement. How many grains are .22 shorts?

 

[Mills]

My point was that if the mini shells are that effective on a wild pig that is hopped up on adrenaline , they should be effective against a two legged threat across the space of a hotel room( which is the reason I bought it)

Jealous husbands ?

 

[Charlie]

That Mossberg Shockwave pic in Post 1 is one ugly gun!

 

[Hoji]

Jealous husbands ?

I travel a lot for work. Work would prefer me to stay in nicer establishments, and if it is an extended visit, I will let them book wherever they feel like putting me up.
I prefer motel 6 or similar

 

[Hoji]

That Mossberg Shockwave pic in Post 1 is one ugly gun!

Mine.

 

[Hoji]

My point is pigs realy aint that hard with proper shot placement. How many grains are .22 shorts?

Body shots were the order of the day. It was a test of the effectiveness of the mini shells.