Are Brenneke slugs for smooth bore?

Are Brenneke slugs for smooth bore?

Can Brenneke USA slugs be used in either a rifle barrel or smooth bore barrel? Yes, all slugs, with the exception of the Brenneke Gold Magnum/Magnum Crush and all brass Super Sabot can be used. Both of these slugs are designed to be used only in full-rifled barrels and must not be fired from any type of choked barrel.

What is the strongest shotgun slug?

According to TAOFLEDERMAUS these are the most powerful slugs he has ever tested. The named “BIONIC BRASS” by their creator and they have about as much energy leaving the barrel as a . 308 Winchester round.

What is the effective range of a 12 gauge slug?

With a plain bead front sight, the maximum effective range for a 2 3/4″ 12 gauge slug would be 50–75 yards depending on the skill of the shooter.

How does a Brenneke slug work?

The original Brenneke slug is a solid lead slug with ribs cast onto the outside, much like a rifled Foster slug. There is a plastic, felt or cellulose fiber wad attached to the base that remains attached after firing. This wad serves both as a gas seal and as a form of drag stabilization.

What is the heaviest shotgun slug?

It is our hardest hitting slug, delivering a tremendous force of more than 3.800 ft/lbs. So the name Crush comes obvious. The Magnum Crush™ is designed for 3” rifled barrels. It weights a full 1½ ounce / 666 grains.

How much does a 12 gauge slug drop at 100 yards?

(Slugs can drop more than 10 inches over 100 yards.) With practice and accurate ranging, a good shooter could consistently hit a deer-size kill zone at 100 yards. If you don’t put in the time to practice at those ranges, keep your shots to a maximum of 50-75 yards.

How accurate is a smooth bore shotgun with a slug?

To 75 yards they have become extremely accurate. At 100 yards they usually print 3″-4″ groups but the K.O., like any smoothbore slug, often loses stability somewhere between 75 and 100 yards and one may tumble far off target.