Federal seemed the most accurate and I had no problem hitting anything out to 120 yards with Foster slugs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Instead, in 2010, Savage came out with a vastly improved bolt gun, this time in 20 gauge. With a relatively low price point and reputation as a workhorse, the 500 made its way into gun cabinets and equipment lockers everywhere. Water: The bullet was deformed on one side from hitting the bottom of the large plastic container. Have you determined what primer is in Google Slug-R-Us and try their SPW if you want to replicate Lightfield. Eventually, Fitz would tackle other gauges, and soon built the 20 by which all others should be judged. It struck the rocks outside the container hard enough to slightly deform the bullet. A removable comb riser ensures your eye lines up properly with your optic. According to my calculations that would have an impact velocity of about 1,415 fps, which is about 314 fps slower than the impact velocity of my tests. Lightfields 2 3/4. Reviews (0) Federal PowerShok sabot slugs offer What is the effective range of a 20 gauge sabot slug? The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. It was a 12-gauge-only product then and proved to be an outstanding deer load. Buy whatever is cheapest for hogs. Either one will do a number on a hog under 75 yards. An Ultra Slug Hunter in 20 gauge, combined with Hastings slugs, just might be the most accurate slug gun/sabot combo currently available. The design is still offered in 20 gauge. Hi I live in Florida where we have a serious pig infestation and I have a 20 gauge shotgun I use for skeet and I was wanting to do some hunting with it and was wondering what is the best rifled slugs for pig hunting also you experience hunting boar and dear with a 20. slug encased in a two-piece sabot. That's all I am allowed to shoot for the Black Bear hunt on JBER starting the 15th this month. My dad, uncle, brother and I have killed more deer than I can count w an 1100 and 870 with a smooth bore barrel with rifle sights and sluggers. It is not a big difference, but every foot-pound counts. It actually punched a small hole in the bottom and there was some plastic imbedded in the bullet. Perma-Gel: At 23 inches, this bullet penetrated the deepest. The similarities to Savages rifles dont end there, as the 20-gauge slugger is built in much the same manner as the 110 series. 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 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. 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. Add to cart. Rumors swirled of folks in shotgun counties taking deer at distances that were more typical of a .270 with the innovative bolt action. It ight be a spendy process but one well worth it. By 1994, the RSG, or Rifled Slug Gun, was delivering 1-inch groups at 100 yards. The expanded diameter was slightly skewed due to the bullet striking the rocks. 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. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. No clause in the constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give congress a power to disarm the people. But if in any blind pursuit of inordinate power, either should attempt it, this amendment may be appealed to as a restraint on both. Super accurate round. With a single receiver, hunters could swap barrels for a variety of caliberseven rimfire. These loads provide accuracy and power at an affordable price. Google "CSS sabots", they have all the componets and loading data except the roll crimper. Its inner cores retained weight was 157.3 grains. The single shot weighs only 5.8 pounds in 20 gauge, making it a dream to carry on all day drives or still hunts. 20498. The Florida-based firm Diamondback Firearms announced the Sidekick Birdshead for 2023, a trim version of its nine-shot convertible revolver. So there is little doubt the new AccuTip slug is among the most accurate on the market. 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. I bought a box of five from five major brands and just shot them without re-sighting in the shotgun. 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. Factory ammunition is fine, but at $3 per shot I can't shoot as much as I want. Originally designed with marshes in mind, the synthetic stock will shrug off wet weather and is dimpled for a sure grip. 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. Power-Shok Sabot Slug 20 Gauge. With the H&R, the AccuTip was the most accurate for the best three shots. You can also purchase additional barrelseven muzzleloading onesto extend the usefulness of the Encore through a variety of seasons. 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! Next hunting rifle- caliber for a suppressed build? The adjustable trigger on the Savage 220 slug gun helps with accuracy. The receiver isdrilled and tapped with a one-piece rail for mounting the scope of your choice, and they now feature the new AccuStock with AccuFit technology. Get a box each of selection slugs a n.v d see what yours likes. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. 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. 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. I assume a properly hit black bear at around 50 yards won't know the difference. 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: Too bad you can't use them on federal land. The addition of a rifled barrel in 1988 gave a boost in accuracy, but the rest of the gun remained unchanged. Compared to the Foster load, there is almost 11-inches less bullet drop with the tipped slug and 556 ft.-lbs. You are using an out of date browser. The Barnes punches a very big hole and almost always exits out the other side. Thompson Center set the handgun hunting world ablaze with the introduction of the Contender pistol in 1967. Winchester was one of the early pioneers in the concept of sabot slugs. out of my Benelli. I bought my wife a 20 Gauge Remington 1187. While the copper sabots are very accurate, I am losing nearly 400 fps at the muzzle compared to lead rounds. Product Details. This sleek bullet exits with a catalog-listed muzzle velocity of 1,800 fps.With a fairly high ballistic coefficient of .200, it retains significant energy for long-range shots. Ithaca's Deer Slayer III 20-gauge has a bottom-eject design, making it good for lefties too. What the difference between a sabot slug and rifled slug? Obviously I am a neophyte at this type of rifled shotgun hunting. This was all they had at Gander Outdoors in Flint. I have had the best luck with IC chokes in my Franchi 20. 20 gauge slug will kill any North American big game animal if you are close enough. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The bullets leading edge was tilted at an angle to the axis, but it penetrated straight. Is organic formula better than regular formula. These are for use only in fully rifled barrels. Back in 1991, it was the first big-name company to offer a wasp-waisted 50-cal. 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. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Michigan area. 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. I shoot Federal 3" 1 1/4 oz. POI was about 2.5" higher than Hornady 250gr Custom from my Savage bolt action with 20" barrel. 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. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020. 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 20-gauge Savage 220 is one of the most accurate slug guns on the market. It was however a little more accurate. Other notable features of the 220 is the one-piece rail that allows for solid scope mounting and the detachable box magazine. The latest crop of cams is one of the best in years, including one unit that claims eliminate false triggers. Remington's were the worst but that was a liability issue as they were the smallest diameter. Power-Shok Buckshot Low Recoil 12 Gauge, High Density Buckshot with FLITECONTROL Wad 12 Gauge, Upland Pheasants Forever High Velocity 16 Gauge. NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Whats With New Jerseys Abysmal 2022 Black Bear Harvest? The rifled barrel features a cantilever mount so zero wont be affected every time you take it off. 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. 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. This is NOT about slugs of hunting application.only accuracy, as in "SUB" MOA accuracy. You can get your choice of wood on these, from basic Grade A Walnut up to fancy AAA. I can guarantee that bullet is a heck of a lot better than what Hornady is using. The inner jacket works with the bonded lead core and forms six additional segments at a controlled rate, resulting in a mushroom that is 1.5 times larger than the original bullet diameter. Sabot slugs are designed for shotguns with rifled barrels, like the Benelli M2 Field Rifled Slug Shotgun. Has anybody tried round balls?? POI was about 2.5" higher than Hornady 250gr Custom from my Savage bolt action with 20" barrel. You will not get five different manufactures to impact in the same point. Custom Brass Barrel Weights for over/under, top single, and unsingle shotguns. The Barnes slug expands to almost double its diameter with six petals. check out the. Its pretty easy to tote, at only 6.5 pounds. The most consistently accurate I've owned have been the Benelli's and the Savage 220F. With a rifled barrel, optics and sabot slugs you can extend that range up to 200 yards What is the effective range of a 20 gauge sabot slug? I remember reading because of their shape, sabot slugs sometimes break in the middle after encountering large bones, ya got me. Just shoot a Remington slugger. Took my foe in IL with them this year. That's what I would go with. And if your gun likes it better, even better! Description. You will have to buy the 20 gauge roll crimper from Ballistic Products. 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. With 20-gauge ammunition, despite published accounts, its best to keep it inside 140 yards. Mossberg pump guns have long been the middle infielder of the shotgun community: a utility player that can handle a variety of roles. Expect to pay around $890 for an Encore. Considering that even the 20-gauge version is already a half-inch in diameter, the slug makes a very big hole in a deer. They sure did kick though! The gun is equipped with a peep sight. These days most of the major shotshell manufacturers also offer sabot slug loads for 12 and 20 gauge shotguns. Get the best quality shotgun ammo to keep your shooting strong. The Tavor 7 not only adds a harder-hitting, .30-cal. The mold is between 70-85.00 and the handles are 30.00+ dollars. Hunters don't have to make excuses for shooting at birds that are too close. barrels with grooves and lands, just like what modern rifles and handguns have. 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. The expanded diameter was 0.60 inches. This was likely due to an aiming error. 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. The free-floated button-rifle barrel is threaded into the bolt action, ensuring consistent head spacing. They can give you load data as well. Sabot slugs. The 7-pound, 2-ounce gun relegated the 210 to the shadows. It exhibited textbook expansion, and the expanded diameter was 0.875 inches. It may not display this or other websites correctly. As a result, I've shot a fair number of both deer and hogs with shotgun slugs, mostly out of a 12 gauge with a rifled 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! Sabot slugs are designed for shotguns with rifled barrels, like the Benelli M2 Field Rifled Slug Shotgun. 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! A rail rides the heavy contour 24-inch barrel for your optic of choice; no sights are included. One very impressive group measured 0.90 inches. Note that sabot slugs can only be used in fully rifled barrels. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It takes a little futzing to find what it likes but once you do you're golden. As a bonus, the guns that fire them are lighter, which makes long hikes to the stand more pleasant. I was lucky enough to participate in some of the field testing when Winchester introduced the Nosler Partition Gold (NPG) slug in 1999. Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federals new Trophy Copper slugs. I use Remington Accu-tip , sabots however, for my 20 gauge. JavaScript is disabled. Any suggestions? They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of MGO, its board of directors, or its members. Many loadbooks will have recipes for its use. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. They will fire but you wont hit the broad side of a barn. DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer. Rifled slug barrels are providing hunters the ability to consistently and accurately hit targets ethically out to 150 yards or more. Perma-Gel: The slug penetrated 21 inches. The "Sabot" is not attached to the projectile. After shooting slugs for over 20 years, Ive found that each gun/barrel are sensitive for accuracy pending on the slug you use. Skip to main content Skip to footer content. They're my personal favorite when it slug encased in a two-piece sabot. 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. 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 buttstock allows you to swap in optional raised comb pads to aid in getting the correct cheek weld for whatever optic you mounted, and switch buttpads to adjust length of pull. Today Winchester offers it in a 20-gauge load featuring a 265-grain NPG slug. This ensures more reliable expansion by eliminating the variables of an open hollow point. I don't see the problem. Sabots and rifled barrels are very unpredictable where as almost any improved cylinder smooth bore will shoot Winchester Super X or Federal forster slugs at least well enough to hunt with to 100 yards. It was Remington..not sure if that is still true. The sabot drops from the projectile as soon as it leaves the confines of the barrel. Ithacas Deer Slayer III 20-gauge has a bottom-eject design, making it good for lefties too. Not sure what slug that is currently in production that would be the most similar to the Buckhammers but that design sure liked the smoothbore/rifled choke tube combo. Measuring only the undamaged portion, the bullet was 0.684 inches. The bullet is cylindrical and the plastic tip covers the entire diameter. The ballistic coefficient of the 20-gauge, tipped slug is .205, yet the Barnes hollow point is .185. Every guns shoots slugs differently. factory loads. 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. The 500 has been around for over 50 years, with over 10 million rolling off the assembly line. The measured weight of an unfired bullet with tip was 250.8 grains. The polymer tip also helps the slug expand reliably at long range. It doesnt just have a plastic tip; its more like a plastic hat. For me, the Barnes Expander 2.75 is the I haven't found anything that compares to the Lyman 525 home made slugs, and sure beats the cost of factory sabot slugs. Whichever shoots the closest to center with your bead. How far can you shoot a deer with a 20-gauge shotgun? Many of their slugs are rated for 100 yards and beyond. Retained weight was 216.7 grains. And, on the right day with a good rest, it can be although I would not recommend 200 yard shots at deer. How much does a sabot slug drop at 100 yards? I hunted with slugs back in NY. To shoot a non rifled slug you need a rifled barrel or rifled choke to shoot them. Fitted with a 28-inch rifled barrel, it makes a highly accurate slug gun. The only downside was the weight, tipping the scales around 12 pounds. It appeared to me that the slug broke up and might not be such a good round for bears. Like Red Hawk says above. Rifled slugs are designed for shotguns with smoothbore barrels. Switched to Hornady this year and the deer I shot didn't far and had good blood , but I've been hearing some bad results with the Hornady. According to Greg Dennision, the Remington engineer who developed the slug, the holes are there to add drag. FREE SHIPPING WITH ORDERS OVER $149 Accutip Sabot Slug 20 Gauge. If you can find an inexpensive 20 ga. loader and a place to buy the slugs you will be better off. He spent several years as a freelance writer before joining the Field & Stream staff as the gear editor in 2021. I have been sighting in slug guns for Iowa deer hunters for 40 years. 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. The tipped slug actually has almost double the Foster slugs retained energy at that distance, 1,212 ft.-lbs. Back in 1991, it was the first big-name company to offer a wasp-waisted 50-cal. Thanks, Doc! i plan on loading 8ga to .410 slugs to #9, steel to 18.5g/cc tungsten. I have a smooth bore 20 gauge slug barrel that shoots Remington Sluggers accurately. I think it's best to try a few different ones in your rifled barrel shotgun and see what works best. Shop & find AccuTip Sabot Slug and more here at Remington. I have no experience with 20 gauge, but in a 12 gauge smoothbore (cylinder choked) the Fiocchi Aero Slug Low Recoil gave excellent results. Is the Hornady SST a good hunting bullet? I then bought two more of those and shot again. Poll: Your "all around" AK hunting rifle-caliber. Here are the new year's top models. Before I was aware of the lead restriction on JBER I went out and bought and fired the Winchester 3inch slug hollow point (1760fps). of energy at 150 yards and slightly less bullet drop (under an inch). Youth sizes are also available, making the 500 an excellent choice for a first shotgun that can be used all season long. The original Deer Slayer was a smoothbore built on the companys Model 37 action, but it featured iron sights and a chamber tuned to make the most of the Foster slugs available at the time. The barrel breaks easily by sliding your trigger finger past the trigger guard, a task that can be accomplished with equal ease with either hand. Best 20-Gauge Slug Guns for Deer The 20-gauge Savage 220 is one of the most accurate slug guns on the market. 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. All I was concerned with was a group on the paper. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Your typical 1.25-oz slug will get you about 3100 ft-lb of muzzle energy out of an 18 defense shotgun barrel. As I mentioned previously, the H&R/NEF Ultra Slug Hunter with a heavy barrel is a very accurate slug gun, as is the gun I shoot, an Ithaca Deerslayer III. 2.2 inches Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! He took his benchrest experience and turned it to shotguns when a fully rifled 12-gauge barrel became commercially available. Cloverleaf groups at 50 yards and three shots well within six inches at 100 yards. They have changed the definition of 20-gauge shotgun slugs from compromise to the leading edge of slug gun performance.. This slug looks like it should be fired from a Starship Phaser instead of a shotgun. wouldn't gasses going past a non-sabot rifled slug in a smoothbore barrel work against you? Yes, I have used those for many years. versus 656 ft.-lbs. The company would later produce the Encore, a beefed up version of the break action receiver, better suited to the punishing recoil of magnum rifle rounds. I load 12 ga. also for about 4.25/5 rounds. Youre unlike to loose a torrent of slugs, but if you do, the same ComforTech stock that waterfowlers find so enjoyable will soak up recoil and get you back on target quickly. Ran out of 450 BM ammo. Don't Shoot Sabot Slugs Out of a Smoothbore - Video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRPo19DWlZY, Product Review - Firearms or Firearms Related Products, Marketplace Rules, Announcements and Member Feedback, If this is your first visit, be sure to I have been toying with sighting in one barrel of a SXS for slugs. Both of those responses are jacketed sabots which wont work in your barrel. You must log in or register to reply here. The 20-gauge Savage 220 is one of the most accurate slug guns on the market. Just like 22 rifles each will have it's own taste and favor one ammo over the rest and it's anybody's guess which ammo that will be. 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The main reason for the tip is to improve external ballistics over the hollow-point Barnes Expander. 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. I have a Savage 220 that I'd like to reload for and haven't found (a) good resource(s) for instructions and recommendations for reloading 20 gauge sabot slugs. That is something the gun will determine . Any well placed slug, 20 or 12 gauge, is going to be devastating on a hog sized animal. With the 870 it was a close second for three shots. Bigger isnt always better, and recent advances in slug technology have hunters ditching the 12 gauge in favor of the svelte 20. Shotgun Ammunition for Sale. 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. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Very impressive. 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. 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. You will have to pony up the dough and buy a bunch of different slugs and go to the range. Type: 12-gauge shotgun slug w/sabot Bullet Type: AccuTip bonded-core bullet w/polymer tip Point: polymer tip Base: boattail PLEASE..PLEASEThis not about hunting. Again, the slug was flattened out so it was wider than it was long. Savage Arms 220, 20 gauge slug gun whiterook85 104K views 10 years ago 6.5 Creedmoor Versus 270 Winchester Ron Spomer Outdoors 1.3M views 2 years ago Review: The measured weight of an unfired bullet with tip was 259.8 grains. 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. This futuristic-looking plastic nosepiece has a series of holes around the circumference. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer a full array of shotgun ammunition including shotgun (75 yards and under). noweil said: Federal TruBall slugs are often one of the more accurate slugs out of smooth bore barrels. I limit my shot to just over 100 yrds cuz these are like flying bricks. In fact, its so light that some particularly recoil-adverse folks have actually added weight to the stock to tame some of the kick. The RSG-20 Mountaineer is built using TarHunts revolutionary controlled feed bolt action and free-floating E.R. This Benelli M2 is an inertia-driven semi-auto that comes with a 20-gauge rifled barrel. Federal claims the are also suitable for use in rifled chokes and rifled barrels as well. I never used saboted slugs but the process I used for finding the slug for my shotgun should be the same. Just use the cheap old Remington sluggers or cheap Winchesters. 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. What the difference between a sabot slug and rifled slug? Still good enough for deer hunting but not quite as tight of groups. The ballistic chart for one Winchester sabot lists a drop of only 2.2 inches at 100 yards. Water: The jacket and core separated. 1.07K subscribers. The inner bullet utilizes a proprietary bonding process which welds the lead core to a second jacket, which results in a design that provides nearly 100 percent weight retention.. 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 retained weight was 216.8 grains, and the expanded diameter was 0.77 inches. Redefine slug accuracy with the refreshed Savage 220. Most would shoot less than 2" 3 shot groups @ 100 yards with sabot slugs. I'm undecided on the two rounds. Remingtons flagship slug is the Premiere AccuTip. Winchester sent me a recovered slug its engineers fired into 10 percent ballistic gelatin at 87 yards. What is the effective range of a 20 gauge sabot slug? Federal TruBall slugs are often one of the more accurate slugs out of smooth bore barrels. They can be a little fickle with ammo selection; and youll want to put a few varieties of slugs through to find what it likes best. i.e. 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.