Are Hornady SST slugs good?
Deadly accurate at 100yds and still accurate out to 200. The only problem I had was that when you would shoot a deer right in the honey hole they would run off. They would only go 50 to 100 yards but the blood trails were minimal making tracking a job.
Are Hornady SST slugs sabots?
Hornady SST Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4″ 300 Grain FTX Sabot Slug Box of 5.
What is SST shotgun slug?
The Hornady® SST Shotgun Slug Shells transform your favorite rifled barrel slug gun into a weapon that outperforms some centerfire rifles. The super-accurate slug delivers sub-2″ groups at 100 yards, and the flattest trajectory on the market.
Can you shoot Hornady SST slugs through a smooth bore?
In addition to shooting shot, you can also shoot slugs out of a smooth bore barrel. The projectile looses energy after a shorter distance than a rifled barrel because it doesn’t have as much spin… and yes, I said it doesn’t have as much spin.
What is the most accurate sabot slug?
Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federal’s new Trophy Copper slugs. I have had mixed results with rifled choke tubes. When Browning first introduced its BPS slug gun it came in a choice of fully rifled or rifled choke tube smoothbore model.
What distance should you sight in a slug gun?
Slug guns must be zeroed (sighted-in) at a distance where the slug will impact the target while still in the supersonic phase of its flight. Most slugs become subsonic, travelling less than 1220 feet per second, slightly beyond a muzzle distance of 50 yards, thus making 50 yards the ideal zeroing distance.
What is the most powerful 12 gauge slug?
The Brenneke Magnum Crush is their most powerful cartridge and is only available in 12 gauge 3″ chambering. The projectile features the Brenneke sliding rear that slams into the front section on impact.
What size should a deer slug be?
A look at the gun rack in the average deer camp shows that 12-gauge slugs dominate the hunting community, but in many ways 20-gauge slugs are a better choice.
How much energy does a SST shotgun slug have?
The SST ® Shotgun Slug packs a target-dropping punch! The 12 GA 300 gr FTX ® delivers a crushing 1793 ft/lbs of energy at 100 yards and the smaller, 20 GA 250 gr FTX ® delivers an impressive 1200 ft/lbs of energy at the same distance. MOA slugs?
How big is a 20 gauge Hornady slug?
Hornady SST 20 Gauge Specifications: 1 Gauge/Bore: 20 2 Shell Length: 2-3/4″ 3 Slug Weight: 250 Grain 4 Slug Style: SST Sabot 5 Muzzle (Velocity): 1800 fps 6 Muzzle (Energy): 1798 ft. lbs 7 Designed specifically for rifled barrels but can also be used in smooth bore barrels. 8 Made in the USA 9 Manf. Part #: 86232
What makes a SST slug faster than a FTX?
The sharp point increases the ballistic coefficient of the FTX ®, allowing it to fly faster, farther and on a flatter trajectory. On impact, the Flex Tip initiates expansion at all velocities. The SST ® Shotgun Slug delivers true 200 yard accuracy and you’ll achieve sub-2″ groups at 100 yards.
Which is the flattest slug in the market?
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. SST® Slugs are designed for use in fully rifled barrels only.