Published Apr 2, 2021 9:14 AM. I had a scoped singe shot H&R 28"IC barrel. I repeated the test in Perma-Gel with almost identical results. DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The "Sabot" is not attached to the projectile. I never used saboted slugs but the process I used for finding the slug for my shotgun should be the same. It actually punched a small hole in the bottom and there was some plastic imbedded in the bullet. So there is little doubt the new AccuTip slug is among the most accurate on the market. Yes, I have used those for many years. Is organic formula better than regular formula. Back in 1991, it was the first big-name company to offer a wasp-waisted 50-cal. Winchester was one of the early pioneers in the concept of sabot slugs. 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. TOP DESIGNS The expanded diameter was 0.752 inches. I use Remington Accu-tip , sabots however, for my 20 gauge. When I first got my 450 American the Remington bullet is all they had at the time and I wanted to sight the gun in the next day so bought them . We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020. I assume a properly hit black bear at around 50 yards won't know the difference. It struck the rocks outside the container hard enough to slightly deform the bullet. It ight be a spendy process but one well worth it. Legendary accuracy comes at a price, and the RSG-20 Mountaineer starts at $3,495. Rock Island Armory's 5.0 pistol has been more than seven years in the making, but this all-metal, low-recoil pistol is designed to to be a comfortable shooter, thanks to an all-new patented recoil system. Took my foe in IL with them this year. It may not display this or other websites correctly. JavaScript is disabled. Water: The bullet was deformed on one side from hitting the bottom of the large plastic container. 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. It takes a little futzing to find what it likes but once you do you're golden. That's all I am allowed to shoot for the Black Bear hunt on JBER starting the 15th this month. In the spirit of the fast and easy-to-carry scout-style rifle, Franchi has announced it will offer its three-lug bolt-action Momentum rifle with features that reduce its bulk while increasing the guns utility. slug encased in a two-piece sabot. Next hunting rifle- caliber for a suppressed build? Ithaca's Deer Slayer III 20-gauge has a bottom-eject design, making it good for lefties too. Has anybody tried round balls?? My niece killed her first deer with that set up this fall. They will fire but you wont hit the broad side of a barn. Connecticut Valley Arms is looking to fill that hole in the market with their CVA Hunter, carrying a suggested retail price of only $260. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. 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. The measured weight of the unfired slug with tip was 278.9 grains With the weight of the lost plastic tip, this was 100 percent weight retention. 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. The regular 2 3/4 Remington slugger will kill a hog deader than disco at normal slug distances. Its hard to have a conversation about slug guns and not mention Ithaca. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. However with some sabot slugs, they are getting 3/4" and 7/8" and 1" three shot groups at 100 yards with special sabot ammo, and special fully rifled barrels, and quality scopes. The Hornady 2 3/4-inch, 20-gauge SST Sabot Slug ammunition uses the same .50-cal., 300-grain SST bullet loaded in the firms .500 S&W Mag. I bought a box of five from five major brands and just shot them without re-sighting in the shotgun. JavaScript is disabled. The ergonomics can be tailored to the individual shooter using the AccuFit system, which allows for easy length of pull and comb height adjustments. The Remington Copper Sabot slugs drive tacks out to 75 yards then fall off at 100 yards. I load 12 ga. also for about 4.25/5 rounds. The slug that worked the best in my wife's 20 gauge with Carlson's rifled choke tube were the no longer made Remington Buckhammer slugs. Perma-Gel: At 23 inches, this bullet penetrated the deepest. Obviously I am a neophyte at this type of rifled shotgun hunting. The Florida-based firm Diamondback Firearms announced the Sidekick Birdshead for 2023, a trim version of its nine-shot convertible revolver. A removable comb riser ensures your eye lines up properly with your optic. 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. 20 gauge slug will kill any North American big game animal if you are close enough. The rest was in small pieces. Its retained weight was 274.9 grains. The Encores versatility was later extended to black powder, and shotgun slugs. wouldn't gasses going past a non-sabot rifled slug in a smoothbore barrel work against you? This bullet remained intact. I will likely cast them myself. It had impressive penetration through 28 inches of water and still enough energy to hit the bottom very hard. Whichever shoots the closest to center with your bead. Which I find very impressive. With 20-gauge ammunition, despite published accounts, its best to keep it inside 140 yards. Perma-Gel: The slug penetrated 21 inches. I've always gad good luck with plain old Federal foster type slugs in my smoothbores but every gun is different. I then bought two more of those and shot again. Welcome to HT! How accurate is a 20-gauge slug? At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer a full array of shotgun ammunition including shotgun The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Upland Game hunting, Dogs and dog training, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. To shoot a non rifled slug you need a rifled barrel or rifled choke to shoot them. The slugs jacket is made from the distinctively colored cartridge brass rather than the more common gilding metal or copper, and the lead core is bonded to that jacket. For me, the Barnes Expander 2.75 is the Fitted with a 28-inch rifled barrel, it makes a highly accurate slug gun. Unmatched Long Range Accuracy The SST Shotgun Slug delivers true 200 yard accuracy and youll achieve sub-2 groups at 100 yards. The 500 has been around for over 50 years, with over 10 million rolling off the assembly line. about 200 yards The Barnes slug expands to almost double its diameter with six petals. 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. How a long arm with a fully rifled barrel can be termed a "shotgun," I fail to understand, but that is beside the point. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. C53nTN4A7yc The newest Winchester DualBond slug uses technology developed for handgun bullets; it is a double-jacket, bonded-core bullet that uses the reverse-taper jacket technology that is all the rage in defensive handgun bullets. I bought 8 different slugs to see which ones group the best for this application. I think it's best to try a few different ones in your rifled barrel shotgun and see what works best. what's the most accurate slugs for savage 220 slug gun meatcleaver May 28, 2017 None M meatcleaver meatcleaver May 28, 2017 #1 I'm looking for the most accurate Get the best quality shotgun ammo to keep your shooting strong. Perma-Gel: Penetration was 19 inches, and the two jackets separated but were found very close to each other. factory loads. The polymer tip fills the hollow point to initiate expansion without the need for tissue to fill the cavity. But its best feature is the outstanding terminal performance. Here are the new year's top models. Used to hunt southern Michigan in the shotgun zone . Federal claims the are also suitable for use in rifled chokes and rifled barrels as well. 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. Also, what have you found out about rifled choke tubes, as in how much do they improve accuracy?? PLEASE..PLEASEThis not about hunting. I like that in a deer slug. I'd buy the cheap slugs, and if you can hit a pie plate at 50 yards you're good to go. The 20-gauge Savage 220 is one of the most accurate slug guns on the market. (75 yards and under). Thanks for supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=845171 Tabletop review of this revolutionary bolt-action shotgun. You might have fallen into a blessing buying that. Ithacas Deer Slayer III 20-gauge has a bottom-eject design, making it good for lefties too. Winchester XP3s are the best sabots on the market. i.e. Again, the slug was flattened out so it was wider than it was long. Remington's were the worst but that was a liability issue as they were the smallest diameter. Compared to the Foster load, there is almost 11-inches less bullet drop with the tipped slug and 556 ft.-lbs. 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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. The 220F, with a fast rifling twist rate, Accu-Trigger system and detachable polymer magazine, set new standards for accuracy and took the slug shooting world by storm. One very impressive group measured 0.90 inches. POI was about 2.5" higher than Hornady 250gr Custom from my Savage bolt action with 20" barrel. In fact, even average-quality sabot slugs fired through a rifled barrel can reliably accomplish 3-inch groups at 100 yards and 6-inch groups at 200 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. How much does a sabot slug drop at 100 yards? Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Both of those responses are jacketed sabots which wont work in your barrel. And if your gun likes it better, even better! A password will be sent to your email address. A sabot (left) will sustain its trajectory much longer than a rifled slug (right). More and more slug-gun states in the Midwest and East have legalized the use of straight-wall rifles during deer season in recent years. You will have to pony up the dough and buy a bunch of different slugs and go to the range. You can get your choice of wood on these, from basic Grade A Walnut up to fancy AAA. 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? As Winchester explains, The outer jacket is designed for rapid and maximum upset and opens up to six dramatic segments. Work great. NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Whats With New Jerseys Abysmal 2022 Black Bear Harvest? The Tavor 7 not only adds a harder-hitting, .30-cal. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. The 20-gauge Foster slug has a ballistic coefficient of around .060, which is about as low as a conical lead projectile can get. Even though it leaves the shotgun with more than 1,600 ft.-lbs. of energy, by the time the slug passes the 100-yard mark it is down to about 625 ft.-lbs. I would suggest 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. They will work but accuracy suffers and there is no reason to spend the extra money for sabot slugs if you are going to shoot them through a smooth bore. Thanks just saw your post thanks for you Commentary and you dont think I need a vary high power slug for pigs, Your comment was vary helpful I was also wondering Where should I shoot the pig, Ive hunted with slugs for more than 20 years. The points measured 0.980 inches. Google "CSS sabots", they have all the componets and loading data except the roll crimper. Flat shooting and deadly accurate, its an ideal bullet for whitetails, as well as most North American game animals from antelope to moose and similar-sized African plains game. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. greater energy at 150 yards. I have shot a hundred other smooth bore slug guns that kept them inside of 6 inches and a few that would not hit a 5 gallon bucket with anything! Many loadbooks will have recipes for its use. That is something the gun will determine . 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. I have a Carlsons rifled choke i can put in the gun too. I hunted with slugs back in NY. The tipped slug actually has almost double the Foster slugs retained energy at that distance, 1,212 ft.-lbs. Like Red Hawk says above. Just $1 per month , To be effective on whitetail deer, you dont need to tote a 12-gauge shotgun, By They have changed the definition of 20-gauge shotgun slugs from compromise to the leading edge of slug gun performance.. Thats assuming, of course, that the Foster slugs even get there, as they tend to destabilize and go to ground after they fly much past 100 yards. 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. 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 The bottom line is that it is supposed to make the slug more accurate. Winchester was one of the early pioneers in the concept of sabot slugs. Federal claims the are also suitable for use in rifled chokes and rifled barrels as well. Buy whatever is cheapest for hogs. The adjustable trigger on the Savage 220 slug gun helps with accuracy. Designed to be shot from a rifled barrel the sabot slug is accurate out to about 200 yards from a gun thats built to promote accuracy: And before it is askedYes,.I do have a high quality fully rifled barrel. Measuring only the undamaged portion, the bullet was 0.684 inches. Get a box each of selection slugs a n.v d see what yours likes. whats a good system for first time buyer with some reloading experience? This is NOT about slugs of hunting application.only accuracy, as in "SUB" MOA accuracy. I have been toying with sighting in one barrel of a SXS for slugs. The main reason for the tip is to improve external ballistics over the hollow-point Barnes Expander. POI was about 2.5" higher than Hornady 250gr Custom from my Savage bolt action with 20" barrel. After shooting slugs for over 20 years, Ive found that each gun/barrel are sensitive for accuracy pending on the slug you use. Im looking for the most accurate 20 gauge slugs out of a smooth bore shotgun. The Ithaca Gun Company introduced the first dedicated slug gun way back in 1959, and those models can still be found on gun racks in shotgun counties throughout the East. This futuristic-looking plastic nosepiece has a series of holes around the circumference. Expect to pay around $1,559 for the 20 gauge M2 slug gun. The handgun would eventually be fitted with a buttock and longer barrel, giving hunters a handy single shot that could take a variety of game from woodchucks to mountain lions. Just use the cheap old Remington sluggers or cheap Winchesters. After penetrating 25 inches of water, that was an impressive amount of energy left. They're my personal favorite when it No Federal, but I do have Hornady and Lightfield hulls, also some Remingtons now. 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. Some folks call them hermaphrodites while others swear Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Youth sizes are also available, making the 500 an excellent choice for a first shotgun that can be used all season long. A muzzle brake and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad absorb some of the kick, but at about 7.5 pounds theres not much. Any suggestions? Best 20-Gauge Slug Guns for Deer The 20-gauge Savage 220 is one of the most accurate slug guns on the market. iy_2023; im_01; id_18; ih_13; imh_57; i_epoch:1674079028240, py_2021; pm_05; pd_24; ph_06; pmh_52; p_epoch:1621864378889, bec-built-in; bec-built-in_1.0.1; bodystr, pn_tstr:Wed Jan 18 13:57:08 PST 2023; pn_epoch:1674079028240, Fully rifled, bolt-action slug gun designed for 2 & 3 shells, Rugged synthetic stock with improved ergonomics and AccuStock, AccuFit technology with adjustable length-of-pull and comb height, https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57377. According to Greg Dennision, the Remington engineer who developed the slug, the holes are there to add drag. The design is still offered in 20 gauge. Winchester XP3s are the best sabots on the market. Pete Your typical 1.25-oz slug will get you about 3100 ft-lb of muzzle energy out of an 18 defense shotgun barrel. Benelli created a downsized version of the M2, both a rifled slug barrel and a smoothbore. Great on the range at 100 yards and great reviews. These tack-drivers delivered mythical long-range performance thanks to decades of tinkering by Randy Fitz, the companys owner. If you can find an inexpensive 20 ga. loader and a place to buy the slugs you will be better off. The sabot drops from the projectile as soon as it leaves the confines of the barrel. The relatively low velocity of any shotgun slug will not cause the massive hydrostatic shock that a high-velocity rifle bullet can. I've found that shooting sabot slugs is kind of like finding the right muzzle loader bullet to use in a particular muzzle loader. The RSG-20 Mountaineer is built using TarHunts revolutionary controlled feed bolt action and free-floating E.R. Shop & find AccuTip Sabot Slug and more here at Remington. Shaw heavy wall stainless steel barrel, with a Jewell trigger that breaks at a scant 2 pounds. Take the proven performance of our super-accurate patented bullet and transform your favorite rifled barrel slug gun into a firearm that outperforms some centerfire rifles. 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. I don't care about Power, slug weight, slug style, slug penetration, etcOnly looking to know which is the most accurate 12 Ga. Sabot Slug. Power-Shok Sabot Slug 20 Gauge. Its pretty easy to tote, at only 6.5 pounds. With a single receiver, hunters could swap barrels for a variety of caliberseven rimfire. Savage Arms The problem with most slug guns is that they have a shotgun trigger. Thanks, Doc! Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Federal was an early innovator with the all-copper Barnes Expander slug in 12 gauge back in 1998. The Lyman slug is designed to work with any 20 gauge wad that is appropriate for its weight and the type of hull that you choose. The bolt-action platform is built like a rifle with features including the user-adjustable AccuTrigger system and a button-rifled, 22-inch barrel. The 220 is a bargain at only $569. Cloverleaf groups at 50 yards and three shots well within six inches at 100 yards. This makes the 220 is more accurate than a factory slug gun should be; Ive put five Lightfields inside an inch at 100 yards with mine and it will shoot minute of deer way further than Id ever poke at a living creature. Unfortunately, this arrangement doesnt provide the secure lock up of the others on the list; so dont expect MOA accuracy from this one. Get more performance from every shot with your muzzleloader with Hornady SST-ML Low Drag Sabots. Factory ammunition is fine, but at $3 per shot I can't shoot as much as I want. Its perfect for lefties, with an ambidextrous stock and a reversible hammer spur. Add to cart. I hunted deer down in Indiana for 8 years shotgun only, and found the best ammo out of my slug gun was the Hornady 12 gauge SST 300gr FTX. I saw the bullet shatter on the first deer shot by my nephew, so we moved away from Remingtons. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. With a relatively low price point and reputation as a workhorse, the 500 made its way into gun cabinets and equipment lockers everywhere. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! This was all they had at Gander Outdoors in Flint. buy a few different brands in the weight and speed you are interested in using and spend sometime at the range . What the difference between a sabot slug and rifled slug? versus 656 ft.-lbs. Water: The slug was found on the bottom of the water container, so it was difficult to tell how much penetration was achieved. 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 : The ballistic chart for one Winchester sabot lists a drop of only 2.2 inches at 100 yards. 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. Remingtons flagship slug is the Premiere AccuTip. It has a cantilever rifled slug barrel. Description. Regardless that it's keyholing, it's still on target, and still going to go into a deer at a fatal rate of velocity. Trophy Bonded Tip 338 Win MagnumTrophy Bonded Tip 338 Win Magnum, Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 223 Remington, Safari Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 458 Win Magnum, Accurate slug performance at an affordable price, Hollow-point projectile offers maximum terminal performance. Most dedicated slug guns are bolt actions or pumps, but it doesnt have to be that way. 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. Sabot slugs are designed for shotguns with rifled barrels, like the Benelli M2 Field Rifled Slug Shotgun. The measured weight of an unfired bullet was 259.2 grains. You must log in or register to reply here. The Lyman slug is designed to work with any 20 gauge wad that is appropriate for its weight and the type of hull that you choose. Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federals new Trophy Copper slugs. The only downside was the weight, tipping the scales around 12 pounds. This Benelli M2 is an inertia-driven semi-auto that comes with a 20-gauge rifled barrel. But it will deliver slugs with enough precision to reliably take deer at the ranges common in most slug gun regions. The problem with most slug guns is that they have a shotgun trigger. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. I have been sighting in slug guns for Iowa deer hunters for 40 years. The free-floated button-rifle barrel is threaded into the bolt action, ensuring consistent head spacing. The expanded diameter was 0.83 inches. Either one will do a number on a hog under 75 yards. Since most 20-ga slug loads are formulated with 350 gr slugs and run well up on the pressure scale, you will probably be far in excess of the design parameters for the "generic" shell and the SAAMI specs for a 20-gauge. These high-tech, 20-gauge slugs may have resulted from trickle-down technology, but as they say, a rising tide floats all boats. Plus one for the 12 gauge Hornady SST saboted slug specifically for rifled slug barrels only, nothing else even comes remotely closeincredibly accurate to an honest 200 yards! about 200 yards Designed to They are what it liked best. This Benelli M2 is an inertia-driven semi-auto that comes with a 20-gauge rifled barrel. 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