After penetrating 25 inches of water, that was an impressive amount of energy left. if there is right-hand rifling on the slug, gasses pushing from behind would give it a left spin, but once it was in open air, air resistance would slow it down and eventually make it spin to the right right? DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer. The polymer tip fills the hollow point to initiate expansion without the need for tissue to fill the cavity. Hunters don't have to make excuses for shooting at birds that are too close. But its best feature is the outstanding terminal performance. Type: 12-gauge shotgun slug w/sabot Bullet Type: AccuTip bonded-core bullet w/polymer tip Point: polymer tip Base: boattail I've found that shooting sabot slugs is kind of like finding the right muzzle loader bullet to use in a particular muzzle loader. You won't have any problems firing it through there though. When Browning first Winchester XP3s are the best sabots on the market. Lightfields 2 3/4. The larger version of the Barnes Expander used in a sabot slug configuration has proven to be extremely accurate. Sabot slugs are designed for shotguns with rifled barrels, like the Benelli M2 Field Rifled Slug Shotgun. And if your gun likes it better, even better! Browning Arms, of Morgan, Utah, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 and extending that celebration to the consumer with the offering of a special-edition Citori shotgun. Water: The slug was found on the bottom of the water container, so it was difficult to tell how much penetration was achieved. The Barnes slug expands to almost double its diameter with six petals. Federal PowerShok sabot slugs offer affordable sabot and rifled slug options in a variety of gauges. FREE SHIPPING WITH ORDERS OVER $149 Accutip Sabot Slug 20 Gauge. If they show up with one box of one particular brand of slugs I tell them they might get lucky but most likely they are pissing in the wind. Savage Arms The problem with most slug guns is that they have a shotgun trigger. Thanks, Doc! No Federal, but I do have Hornady and Lightfield hulls, also some Remingtons now. Other notable features of the 220 is the one-piece rail that allows for solid scope mounting and the detachable box magazine. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. that with the Nikon BDC slug scope I was shooting out to 200 yards no problem. Rifled slugs are designed for shotguns with smoothbore barrels. Product Details. A removable comb riser ensures your eye lines up properly with your optic. This Benelli M2 is an inertia-driven semi-auto that comes with a 20-gauge rifled barrel. greater energy at 150 yards. Devastingly accurate, these sabots seal up against the rifling in your muzzleloader to help deliver the highest velocity, flattest trajectory performance on the market. The polymer tip also helps the slug expand reliably at long range. Perma-Gel: Penetration was 21 inches, and the retained weight was 240.6 grains. about 200 yards Designed to be shot from a rifled barrel, the sabot slug is accurate out to about 200 yards from a gun thats built to You are using an out of date browser. I have a smooth bore 20 gauge slug barrel that shoots Remington Sluggers accurately. 20 Gauge Hornady SST 2-3/4 250 Grain Sabot Slug 5 Rounds | Home Ammo Previous product 12 Gauge Federal Premium LE 2 3/4 8 Pellet 00 Buckshot LE13300 5 Rounds $14.99 Next product 12 Gauge Hornady Critical Defense 2-3/4 VersaTite 00 Buckshot 10 Rounds $21.99 20 Gauge Hornady SST 2-3/4 250 Grain Sabot Slug 5 Rounds $ 10.99 SKU : What that means in the real world, using Federals published velocity for the 3-inch load, is 75 more ft.-lbs. slug encased in a two-piece sabot. Perma-Gel: The slug penetrated 21 inches. Ithaca's Deer Slayer III 20-gauge has a bottom-eject design, making it good for lefties too. The bullets leading edge was tilted at an angle to the axis, but it penetrated straight. Next hunting rifle- caliber for a suppressed build? Some folks call them hermaphrodites while others swear Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Rifled slug barrels are providing hunters the ability to consistently and accurately hit targets ethically out to 150 yards or more. Power-Shok Sabot Slug 20 Gauge. The CVA Hunter 20-gauge is one of the best bargains in a slug gun. CVA The Ultra Light Slug Hunter in 20 gauge was the gun of choice for hunters looking for an inexpensive and accurate slugster, but I havent been able to find one in stock for years despite still appearing on Harrington & Richardsons site. Not sure what slug that is currently in production that would be the most similar to the Buckhammers but that design sure liked the smoothbore/rifled choke tube combo. noweil said: Federal TruBall slugs are often one of the more accurate slugs out of smooth bore barrels. The lighter weight projectile leaves the muzzle at a faster speed, and the improved aerodynamic shape of the bullet prevents the velocity loss of conventional slugs. Pete Originally designed with marshes in mind, the synthetic stock will shrug off wet weather and is dimpled for a sure grip. A rail rides the heavy contour 24-inch barrel for your optic of choice; no sights are included. I have a Savage 220 that I'd like to reload for and haven't found (a) good resource(s) for instructions and recommendations for reloading 20 gauge sabot slugs. Just like 22 rifles each will have it's own taste and favor one ammo over the rest and it's anybody's guess which ammo that will be. Like Red Hawk says above. With 20-gauge ammunition, despite published accounts, its best to keep it inside 140 yards. The only downside was the weight, tipping the scales around 12 pounds. Redefine slug accuracy with the refreshed Savage 220. Expect to pay around $1,559 for the 20 gauge M2 slug gun. Its common knowledge that rifled slugs are meant for use in smoothbore shotgun barrels, while rifled shotgun barrels and rifled choke tubes are meant to produce better results (meaning better accuracy) with sabot slugs, whose smooth outer surface can better engage the barrels rifling. I will likely cast them myself. These high-tech, 20-gauge slugs may have resulted from trickle-down technology, but as they say, a rising tide floats all boats. Federal was an early innovator with the all-copper Barnes Expander slug in 12 gauge back in 1998. The latest iteration, the Deer Slayer III, is a much trimmer affair thanks to advances in CNC machining processes, weighing only 7 pounds in 20 gauge. So there is little doubt the new AccuTip slug is among the most accurate on the market. Instead, in 2010, Savage came out with a vastly improved bolt gun, this time in 20 gauge. A number of guys were having success with these out past 150. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer a full array of shotgun ammunition including shotgun They sure did kick though! Can you shoot sabot slugs with a rifled choke? The opinions expressed in this post are those of the author, DrScaryGuy. For less than $500 you can pick up a 20 gauge with both a rifled slug barrel and a smoothbore to handle bird duty. Remington's were the worst but that was a liability issue as they were the smallest diameter. Legendary accuracy comes at a price, and the RSG-20 Mountaineer starts at $3,495. The free-floated button-rifle barrel is threaded into the bolt action, ensuring consistent head spacing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Maximum responsible range for sabots lies between 125 and 150 yards, although when the XP3 and SST slugs first came out I shot eight-inch groups with both at 200 yards just to see if it could be done. | Many loadbooks will have recipes for its use. While the copper sabots are very accurate, I am losing nearly 400 fps at the muzzle compared to lead rounds. I have been toying with sighting in one barrel of a SXS for slugs. For greater accuracy, Ithaca ditched the removable barrel design typical of shotguns in favor of a free-floating barrel that threaded into the receiver to provide secure lock-up when the bolt was brought into battery. Used to hunt southern Michigan in the shotgun zone . barrels with grooves and lands, just like what modern rifles and handguns have. In 1996, the platform was completely revamped with the introduction of the Deer Slayer II. The Sluggers did ok too but not as good as the Buckhammers. This futuristic-looking plastic nosepiece has a series of holes around the circumference. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of MGO, its board of directors, or its members. Get the best quality shotgun ammo to keep your shooting strong. Google "CSS sabots", they have all the componets and loading data except the roll crimper. Joseph Albanese $27.99 Currently Unavailable Grain Weight: 260; Muzzle Velocity: 1900; Bullet Style: Sabot Slug; Type: Lead; Package Quantity: 5; Usage: Big Game; Compare. How much does a sabot slug drop at 100 yards? One very impressive group measured 0.90 inches. The Barnes punches a very big hole and almost always exits out the other side. The rifled barrel features a cantilever mount so zero wont be affected every time you take it off. Yes, I have used those for many years. Bigger isnt always better, and recent advances in slug technology have hunters ditching the 12 gauge in favor of the svelte 20. This is NOT about slugs of hunting application.only accuracy, as in "SUB" MOA accuracy. Joseph Albaneses first career was in wildlife management, a profession that took him from the shadow of the Statue of Liberty to the Alaskan Bush and back again. Federal claims the are also suitable for use in rifled chokes and rifled barrels as well. I have two smooth bore imp cylinder guns that will shoot 2 inch groups at 100 with the cheap Winchester Super X 1 oz slugs. Unfortunately, this arrangement doesnt provide the secure lock up of the others on the list; so dont expect MOA accuracy from this one. Buy whatever is cheapest for hogs. Too bad you can't use them on federal land. The expanded diameter was 0.83 inches. The SST creates a devastatingly large wound channel. Federal TruBall slugs are often one of the more accurate slugs out of smooth bore barrels. Slugs, even the new slugs, kill deer the old-fashioned way: by punching big holes through vital areas. A picture is worth a thousand words here is a Barnes Expander in 1 ounce 2 3/4 that came out of one of my deer this year, not only are they very accurate out of my gun but they leave one heck of a exit hole as well. wouldn't gasses going past a non-sabot rifled slug in a smoothbore barrel work against you? Just shoot a Remington slugger. fold and roll crimps too. It was however a little more accurate. 20 gauge slug will kill any North American big game animal if you are close enough. Good luck with your search. The receiver isdrilled and tapped with a one-piece rail for mounting the scope of your choice, and they now feature the new AccuStock with AccuFit technology. Below is a list of proven 20-gauge guns, from legendary to utilitarian. This Benelli M2 is an inertia-driven semi-auto that comes with a 20-gauge rifled barrel. Want to get started reloading 20 gauge sabot slugs, Re: Want to get started reloading 20 gauge sabot slugs, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Back in 1991, it was the first big-name company to offer a wasp-waisted 50-cal. Retained weigh was 274.4 grains with the very small plastic piece trapped in the petals. It is a lead-alloy core wrapped in a thin, gilding-metal jacket and topped with a soft, flexible tip. Then I bought some 385 grain Remington accutip sabots (1900 fps). Poll: Your "all around" AK hunting rifle-caliber. With a rifled barrel, optics and sabot slugs you can extend that range up to 200 yards What is the effective range of a 20 gauge sabot slug? Apparently it works, as this 3-inch slug load shot the best of the four loads I tested in the Benelli, with the average for five, three-shot groups under 2 inches. Price varies from $1,399 to $1,949, depending on furniture. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Very impressive. I load 12 ga. also for about 4.25/5 rounds. Which I find very impressive. The retained weight is 259.9 grains. For me, the Barnes Expander 2.75 is the In both 12 gauge and the 20 gauge cartridges, Hornady SST Shotgun Slugs deliver sub-2" groups at 100 yards and feature the flattest trajectory on the market. Federal claims the are also suitable for use in rifled chokes and rifled barrels as well. Rifled slugs are designed for shotguns with smoothbore barrels. It is not a big difference, but every foot-pound counts. The current technological leader, the Tipped Barnes Expander, was introduced in 12 gauge in 2007, and Federal expedited the trickle-down process to the 20 gauge in the same year. Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federals new Trophy Copper slugs. Benelli created a downsized version of the M2 some years ago giving sub-gauge shotgunners access to the inertia system that has made the Italian autoloaders so popular. I had to qualify on JBER with the copper slugs, so even if the restriction is lifted I could not use the faster accutips. Indiana used to be shotgun and muzzleloader only for deer. The outer jacket weighed 102.8 grains and had an expanded diameter of 0.822 inches, while the inner core and jacket were 0.725 inches in length. Every guns shoots slugs differently. Get more performance from every shot with your muzzleloader with Hornady SST-ML Low Drag Sabots. Again, the slug was flattened out so it was wider than it was long. In fact, its so light that some particularly recoil-adverse folks have actually added weight to the stock to tame some of the kick. Rumors swirled of folks in shotgun counties taking deer at distances that were more typical of a .270 with the innovative bolt action. Power-Shok Buckshot Low Recoil 12 Gauge, High Density Buckshot with FLITECONTROL Wad 12 Gauge, Upland Pheasants Forever High Velocity 16 Gauge. 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