SKU: FESH1294B
UPC: 604544651430
Federal Shorty Stainless Steel 12 gauge 1.75" 4 buck shotshells deliver compact, tactical performance without sacrificing energy or pattern density. Unlike full-length shells, these 1.75-inch shorty rounds are engineered to perform from short-barreled shotguns—ideal for close-quarters work, vehicle operations, and confined-space breaching where standard ammunition may cycle unreliably or overpenetrate.
The 4 buck load generates 1200 feet per second muzzle velocity, matching the ballistic performance of conventional 12 gauge buckshot while fitting into platforms designed for reduced-recoil or specialized ammunition. Four buckshot pellets per round minimize collateral damage risk in occupied structures and vehicles while maintaining stopping power. This load is pressure-tested and cycle-reliable in modern inertia-driven and pump-action shotguns rated for short shells, making it practical for both duty and training applications where ammunition consistency is non-negotiable.
Federal Shorty 4 buck is favored by tactical units, specialized breaching teams, and law enforcement agencies operating SBS (short-barreled shotgun) platforms. The compact footprint reduces ammunition weight per round carried, speeds magazine loading, and simplifies logistics on prolonged operations. Each box contains 10 rounds, making this ideal for range verification, training rotation, and operational deployment where mission-critical ammunition must perform consistently across varying barrel lengths and platform types.
Shortys represent a niche but essential ammunition category for operators running non-standard shotgun platforms. Federal's manufacturing reliability and published velocity specs make these rounds suitable for both precision load development and field deployment where performance predictability is essential.
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