HORNADY 12 GA - 2.75" - 1OZ - 5 RDS/BOX
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HORNADY 12 GA - 2.75" - 1OZ - 5 RDS/BOX
The Hornady American Whitetail Rifled Slug delivers hard-hitting, accurate performance from smooth-bore shotgun barrels, making it one of the most trusted deer hunting loads on the market today.
- Foster-style 1-ounce rifled slug engineered for smooth-bore shotgun barrels
- Hollow point design promotes reliable, controlled expansion on impact
- Tough lead alloy core maintains mass and penetration through the target
- Loaded to a hard-hitting 1,600 feet per second muzzle velocity
- Compression-style wad seals the bore for consistent, maximum velocity
- Packaged in a convenient 5-round box — ideal for hunting seasons
Who This Is For
The Hornady American Whitetail Rifled Slug is purpose-built for deer hunters who rely on a smooth-bore shotgun in shotgun-only hunting zones. Whether you're hunting dense woodland or open fields where slug guns are required, this load offers the velocity, expansion, and terminal performance needed for clean, ethical harvests on whitetail deer and similarly sized game.
Specifications
| Brand | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Product Line | American Whitetail |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4 Inch (2.75") |
| Slug Type | Foster-Style Rifled Slug |
| Slug Weight | 1 Ounce (437.5 grains) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,600 fps |
| Wad Type | Compression-Style |
| Barrel Compatibility | Smooth-Bore |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
| Intended Use | Deer / Big Game Hunting |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot these slugs through a rifled barrel or choke?
Hornady American Whitetail Rifled Slugs are specifically designed for smooth-bore barrels. Shooting a foster-style rifled slug through a fully rifled barrel can cause excessive fouling and may negatively impact accuracy. If you have a rifled barrel, look for sabot slugs instead. Always remove any tight or full chokes before shooting slugs, and use an improved cylinder or slug-specific choke for best results with smooth-bore guns.
How does the hollow point design improve terminal performance on deer?
The hollow point cavity in the Hornady American Whitetail slug initiates rapid, controlled expansion upon impact. This increases the slug's frontal diameter, transferring more energy to the target and creating a larger wound channel — key factors in clean, ethical harvests. The tough lead alloy core ensures the slug retains sufficient mass for deep penetration even after expansion, making it highly effective on whitetail deer at typical shotgun hunting ranges.
What is the effective range of these 12-gauge slugs for deer hunting?
At 1,600 fps muzzle velocity, Hornady American Whitetail Rifled Slugs are effective for deer hunting out to approximately 75–100 yards from a smooth-bore shotgun. Accuracy beyond that range depends heavily on barrel quality, choke selection, and the shooter's ability to sight in their specific gun. For hunters in dense cover, this load provides more than adequate power and accuracy for typical shot opportunities.
- Caliber:
- 12 GA
- Shell Length:
- 2.75"
- Bullet Weight:
- 1oz
- Type:
- Shotgun Ammunition
- Box Quantity:
- 5
- Case Quantity:
- 100
- Lead Free:
- No
