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SHOT Show 2019: Federal Shorty Shotshell

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American Rifleman Staff

posted on January 31, 2019

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They're short in stature but long in performance. Federal Premium's new Shorty shotshell loads are 1¾" shells loaded with either No. 8 shot, No. 4 buckshot or a rifled slug, depending on your use. We stopped by the Federal booth during 2019 SHOT Show's Industry Day at the Range to get the long and short of this exciting new entry. Learn more in the video.

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