First Look: Winchester Deer Season Slug

by
posted on January 26, 2019
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
winchesterdeerseasonslug_lead.jpg

Winchester’s Deer Season line of rifle ammunition proved to be a huge hit among deer hunters, and this year, the company has extended the line to include Deer Season slugs for those who make their venison with a smoothbore shotgun.

Available in 12-gauge with a 1⅛ ounce rifled slug, Winchester’s unique design is centered around the Integrated Rear Stabilized Wad, which travels to the target with the slug, separating upon impact. The combination results in greatly improved accuracy, as well as retained velocity to maximize energy downrange.

With a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps, Winchester’s Deer Season slug generates an appreciable amount of energy—over 3,000 ft.-lbs.—and will most definitely ruin a big buck’s day.

If you wish to use a smoothbore shotgun for your deer hunting, give the Winchester Deer Season slug an audition; the field reports all indicate that it makes the most of the traditional shotgun barrel. The new Deer Season slugs are available in 5-round boxes and have a shelf price of about $5.99 per box.

For more information, visit winchester.com.

Latest

Plated Food Lede
Plated Food Lede

Recipe: Saucy Venison Steak Bake

Venison is a staple for many hunters, offering a lean, flavorful meat that speaks to time spent in the woods and the satisfaction of providing your own food. This Saucy Venison Steak Bake is a hearty, home-style dish perfect for showcasing that wild game flavor.

First Look: SC-14 Gun Cleaner

SC Products Group developed the SC-14 Gun Cleaner to be a go-to cleaner for hunters and shooting enthusiasts who value  product that is Made in the USA (specially, Dallas, Texas) and is totally non-toxic.

Five Facts I Wish All Anti-Hunters Knew

There’s undeniable proof that regulated hunting benefits wildlife, people, and habitat. Would these truths change the opinions of anti-hunters?

Federal Ammunition Supports the Poach and Pay Project

Federal Ammunition is continuing its support of the 134-year-old Boone and Crockett Club (B&C) through a Trailblazer in Conservation sponsorship.

Hunting Pheasants Without a Dog

Want to hunt pheasants or upland game, but don't have a dog to accompany you? Read on for how to get it done even without man's best friend.

First Look: Davidson's Exclusive S&W J-Frame Revolvers

Smith & Wesson has announced the recent release of the Davidson’s Exclusive Model 432 and Model 632 revolvers.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.