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Winchester's Copper Impact sabot slug brings solid copper construction and proven accuracy to deer hunters running rifled shotgun barrels. The 1 ounce projectile leaves the muzzle at 1600 fps, delivering the velocity needed for extended range compared to traditional rifled slugs.
The core of this load is a large-diameter copper Extreme Point projectile paired with a thin-wall sabot. The sabot engages your shotgun's rifling during the firing sequence, then separates cleanly as the slug exits the barrel. This separation is what creates the dramatic accuracy advantage at distance. The copper construction expands predictably on impact while maximizing weight retention, which translates to deeper penetration and more reliable terminal performance on game.
Sabot slugs outperform rifled slugs when fired from rifled barrels because the rifling imparts gyroscopic spin that keeps the projectile stable in flight. You'll see significant improvements in downrange accuracy and flatter trajectory, extending your effective hunting range well beyond what smoothbore loads can deliver. The 2.75 inch hull length keeps recoil manageable while still delivering plenty of power for deer-sized game at distance.
These slugs are engineered specifically for use in shotguns with rifled barrels. If you're running a rifled slug gun, this ammunition is a step up in terminal consistency and accuracy compared to older designs. The 5-round box format is sized for practical hunting use, not bulk storage, so you get exactly what you need for a day in the field.
These are designed for rifled barrels, which give you the spin needed for superior accuracy and extended effective range. The sabot engages the rifling during firing, then separates as the slug exits. While you technically can fire them through smoothbore barrels, accuracy suffers significantly and you lose most of the ballistic advantages that make sabot slugs worth using.
Copper expands reliably upon impact with excellent weight retention compared to traditional jacketed lead designs. This means deeper penetration and more consistent energy transfer to the target, which translates to better knockdown and faster ethical harvests on game.
With a rifled barrel, sabot slugs maintain trajectory much better than rifled slugs and are effective well beyond 100 yards. The 1600 fps velocity and spin-stabilized flight keep these slugs on target at distances where traditional slugs have already dropped significantly. Real-world hunting range depends on your setup and marksmanship, but properly matched to a rifled barrel these are built for extended distance shooting.
Yes, the solid copper construction makes these suitable for lead-free hunting areas. The copper projectile meets environmental requirements while delivering the terminal performance you expect from a premium hunting load.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 5.00 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X12CLF |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5 |
| Shot Size | Sabot Slug |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| UPC | 020892025820 |
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