Are Brenneke slugs Sabot?

At the heart of the Brenneke TOPAS shotshells is a barrel-friendly blue plastic sabot which also integrates a wad, solidly connected with the cartridge. The sabot hosts a 20 grams (309 grains) slug in the 12-gauge version and a 17 grams (262 grains) slug in the 16-gauge load.

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.

Are Brenneke slugs good?

Brenneke slugs offer excellent power and accuracy at all reasonable ranges. Depending upon the cartridge, precise and fatal shots can be made well beyond 100 m. The use of a scope will allow accurate shot placement at longer distances. Open sights should be used only at close ranges.

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 is a full bore rifled slug?

Full-Bore Slugs It was solid lead with a larger diameter than the subsequent American-designed rifled slugs, with a fiber wad literally bolted to the rear of the slug. The longer projectile and attached wad offered a larger bearing surface to keep the slug better aligned in the bore. It also was more stable in flight.

What is the deadliest 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’s 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.

How far will a 12 gauge sabot slug travel?

A slug also becomes increasingly inaccurate with distance; out to 100 yards, it drops approximately 5″ and has a maximum range of approximately 400 yards. In contrast, centerfire projectiles from rifles can travel miles. Shotgun slugs are best suited for uses over short ranges.

What is the most powerful shotgun slug?

Do rifled slugs really spin?

Rifled slugs do spin, but the rotation is so small that it does not actually make a noticeable different in flight trajectory.

How far will a 1 oz slug travel?

Maximum effective range is limited as much by the slug’s rapid decay of energy and velocity as by its poor accuracy.” Published in 1964, the “Fact Book” states that a typical 12-gauge, 1-ounce slug traveling at 1560 fps loses 60 percent of its energy at 100 yards. Although its ME is 2,365 ft.

Can a Brenneke slug be attached to a Foster slug?

No, Brenneke USA Slugs, using our new Better Energy Transmission Wad (BET) plastic wad column and the Felt Wad in our Original Classic slugs, are secured to the slug and remain fastened throughout penetration. This is also true in our KO with a Foster Slug.

Can a Brenneke slug be used in a smooth bore barrel?

Our new (BET) wad column allows for improved reliability and ballistic performance. 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.

Where does the lead go in a Brenneke slug?

As the slug passes through the three constricted areas, inside of the barrel, the Forcing Cone, Inside Bore, and then the Choke, the excess lead is squeezed into the gaps between the ribs with no damage to the barrel. Somewhat better accuracy may be noted when using the more open choke – Improved Cylinder.

What’s the difference between a 50 cal Slug and a K.O?

It offers 58 % more frontal area than standard .50 cal slugs, resulting in massive energy transfer. Deep penetration, expansion up to .9”, you name it, the K.O.™ got it. The K.O.™ produces extensive damage in the first block of ballistic gelatin, expending virtually all of its devastating energy within the first eleven inches.