First Look: Federal Freight Train Copper Slugs
Using a lead-free copper monometal design, with a polymer tip over a hollow cavity, the Freight Train Copper gives a huge ballistic advantage over conventional slugs.
First Look: Winchester Deer Season Slug
Winchester’s all-new Deer Season slug utilizes a rear stabilized wad that travels downrange with the slug, separating upon impact. The combination results in greatly improved accuracy, as well as retained velocity to maximize energy downrange.
Remington Introduces Premier Expander Sabot Slugs
Remington’s new Premier Expander shotshells feature Barnes’ all-copper tipped Expander slugs, delivering massive terminal performance and accuracy at a price hunters will appreciate.
Winchester Announces New Deer Season Slug
Winchester’s new Deer Season slug looks similar to a traditional Foster-style slug, but is paired with a rear stabilizer that is inserted into the heel of the projectile, resulting in increased accuracy.
Hardware: Ddupleks Broadhead & Steelhead Slugs
If you like the idea of the full-diameter hole and heavyweight punch that an old, full-patch “punkin' ball” can deliver, you’ll want to take a hard look at Ddupleks slugs.
Browning Announces BXS Shotgun Slug
Browning Ammunition has added a polymer tipped sabot slug to its product line. BXS Slugs join the company's BXD Turkey, BXD Waterfowl and BXD Upland as the brand's shotshells designed exclusively for hunting.
Federal Trophy Copper Slug
The Trophy Copper slug's plastic sabot features an aluminum plate at its base that helps it engage the rifling, promoting accuracy.
Is the Maximum Range of Shotgun Slugs 100 yards?
The Myth: Shotgun slugs for big game should be limited to 100 yards.
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