HORNADY SST - 20 GA - 2.75" - SLUG - 250 GR - 5 RDS/BOX
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HORNADY SST - 20 GA - 2.75" - SLUG - 250 GR - 5 RDS/BOX
The Hornady SST 20 Gauge Slug redefines what a shotgun slug can do, combining patented Flex Tip technology with a precision-engineered 250-grain projectile to deliver rifle-like accuracy and devastating terminal performance from your rifled barrel slug gun.
- Patented Flex Tip initiates reliable expansion at a wide range of velocities
- Sub-2" groups at 100 yards from a quality rifled barrel slug gun
- Flattest trajectory available in a 20-gauge slug load on the market
- Muzzle velocity of 1,800 fps for hard-hitting, flat-shooting downrange energy
- 250-grain SST slug balances sectional density with controlled expansion
- 2-3/4" shell fits standard 20-gauge chambers; 5 rounds per box
Who This Is For
The Hornady SST 20 Gauge Slug is ideal for whitetail deer hunters who hunt in slug-only zones and demand both accuracy and ethical, one-shot terminal performance. It's equally well-suited for hunters who prefer a lighter-recoiling 20-gauge platform without sacrificing downrange effectiveness — particularly those using a dedicated rifled barrel slug gun or a rifled choke tube setup who want to maximize every shot opportunity in the field.
Specifications
| Brand | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4" (2.75") |
| Slug Weight | 250 Grain |
| Slug Type | SST (Super Shock Tip) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,800 fps |
| Accuracy | Sub-2" groups at 100 yards |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
| Recommended Barrel | Rifled barrel or rifled choke |
| Intended Use | Big game hunting (deer) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Hornady SST slugs require a rifled barrel?
Yes — for best results, Hornady SST slugs are designed to be used with a fully rifled barrel or a rifled choke tube. The rifling imparts spin stabilization on the sabot-style SST projectile, which is what enables the sub-2" groups at 100 yards that Hornady advertises. Using SST slugs through a smoothbore barrel with a standard choke will significantly reduce accuracy and is not recommended.
How does the Flex Tip technology improve performance on game?
Hornady's Flex Tip is a polymer insert seated in the hollow point cavity of the SST slug. On impact, the tip is driven rearward into the bullet, initiating rapid, consistent expansion even at lower velocities encountered at longer ranges. This results in a large, controlled mushroom that transfers energy efficiently and creates a wide wound channel — critical for clean, ethical kills on whitetail deer and similar-sized big game.
What is the effective hunting range of the Hornady SST 20-gauge slug?
With its flat trajectory and 1,800 fps muzzle velocity, the Hornady SST 20-gauge slug is effective for deer hunting out to approximately 150 yards in the hands of a practiced shooter using a quality rifled slug gun with a scope. While groups at 100 yards can stay under 2", ethical hunting practice dictates knowing your individual gun's capability and practicing regularly before taking shots at the outer edge of your effective range.
- Caliber:
- 20 GA
- Shell Length:
- 2.75"
- Shot Size:
- SLUG
- Bullet Weight:
- 250 GR
- Purpose:
- Large Game
- Type:
- Shotgun Ammunition
- Box Quantity:
- 5
- Case Quantity:
- 100
- Lead Free:
- No
