I compiled this list not long ago of sources for short shells. None of them are cheap relative to 2 Ύ ammo, but they never have been. I suspect all of you are familiar with at least some of these, but maybe not all of them. Just click the link for each to visit their website or the website of their distributor. In addition to the list below, I understand that Boss Ammo sporadically makes some short shells, but I don't know anything about them.
RST We all know RST. They make short shells in many gauges and many shot sizes. Availability has at times been limited since the pandemic, but they are still cranking out ammo.
Armusa This Spanish-made ammunition is currently being imported by Clays Ammo. The Vintage Classico line is low pressure and clean burning. Available in 12 and 16 gauges.
Baschieri & Pellagri B&P introduced their Upland Game Classic not too long ago in 12 gauge only. It is available through a number of retailers, including Midway USA.
BPS This ammunition is currently being imported from Turkey by Tim Hovey through AGC Munitions. Low pressure 65mm shells are available in 12 gauge. Low recoil shells in 2 Ύ are also available in 12 and 20 gauges. There is no website available to order, but you can contact Tim directly at: 678-428-8910 or
tdhovey@gmail.com. Ask him about discounted pricing for pallet-sized orders. You may have seen Tim selling these shells at the spring Southern Side-by-Side. The 7/8 oz loads are very pleasant to shoot and break targets with authority.
Eley Hawk Francis Lombardi of Foxtrot, LLC is the new importer for Eley Hawk, LTD. Currently they have available 2 ½ Grand Prix 12 gauge 30 gram (1 1/16th oz) hunting loads in #6 (British) shot. They will be expanding the Eley line shortly with more offerings in 2 ½ including bismuth options. You can contact Foxtrot via Guns International or at: 315-689-0000 or
info@foxtrotlima.net.
Gamebore The Regal line of these British shells is currently being imported by Clay Shooters Supply. They are available in 12, 16, and 20 gauges. I doubt these are what we would consider low pressure, but they are true 65mm cartridges and should be safe in nitro-proofed guns.
Salt Creek Custom Ammunition This small ammunition maker has introduced a line of low-pressure hunting shells in 10, 12 and 16 gauges. They are bismuth only, in a variety of shot sizes.