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Federal's Force X2 Shorty rounds are purpose-built for modern defensive shotguns that can handle sub-length ammunition. These compact 1.75-inch shells hold six copper-plated 00 buckshot pellets engineered with a unique segmenting design, a first major advancement in buckshot technology in decades.
Each pellet is specifically engineered to split into two equal pieces upon impact. When a single 00 buck pellet fragments this way, you're effectively doubling the number of wound channels from six projectiles to twelve. This means more trauma to stop a threat while the segmentation inherently reduces the risk of over-penetration that comes with traditional buckshot. Federal tested these loads to penetrate around 9.5 inches on average in ballistic gel, right where defensive shotgun loads should perform.
The shorter shell length makes a tangible difference in shotguns designed to cycle them. A pump-action shotgun that normally holds five to eight rounds of 2.75-inch shells can fit thirteen to fourteen Force X2 Shorty rounds in the same tube magazine. That's a meaningful advantage in a defensive situation. Federal loads these rounds to 1245 fps, generating manageable recoil that feels more like 20-gauge target ammunition despite delivering serious 12-gauge terminal performance. The reduced recoil makes follow-up shots faster and more accurate.
Federal Premium ammunition starts with premium brass and the finest primers, subjected to additional inspection for dimensional tolerances and charge weight to ensure consistent ignition. The propellants are specially formulated and clean-burning. These rounds are built to run reliably in any shotgun designed to cycle sub-length shells.
Force X2 Shorty shells only work in shotguns specifically designed to cycle sub-length ammunition, such as the Mossberg 590S and certain other modern tactical shotguns. Standard pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns built for 2.75-inch shells won't reliably cycle these shorter rounds. Check your shotgun's manual or contact the manufacturer to confirm compatibility before purchasing.
The copper-plated 00 pellets are engineered to split into two equal pieces upon impact, effectively doubling the wound channels from six pellets to twelve. This increases stopping power while the pellet fragments lose velocity faster and are less likely to over-penetrate through walls or barriers compared to traditional buckshot, which is a critical consideration for any defensive situation.
Magazine capacity gains depend on your specific shotgun's tube magazine length. With a Mossberg 590S, most owners report fitting 13 to 14 Force X2 Shorty shells compared to 8 to 9 standard 2.75-inch rounds in the same magazine. That's a significant advantage for home defense without increasing the gun's overall profile.
Force X2 Shorty rounds are specifically loaded for manageable recoil. Many users report the recoil feels comparable to 20-gauge target ammunition despite delivering full 12-gauge stopping power. This lighter recoil means faster, more accurate follow-up shots in a defensive situation.
| UPC | 604544680287 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PD129FX2 00 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Grains | 00 Buck |
| Length | 1.75" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Buckshot |
| Shipping Weight | 0.65 |
| Shot Size | #00 Buck |
| Units per Box | 10 |
| Cost per Round | 2.80 |
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