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The Green Lightning is one of Brenneke's most trusted big-game slugs, and it earns that reputation the hard way: out in the field, on real animals, shot after shot. This Heavy Field Short Magnum load sends a 1 1/4 oz lead slug downrange at 1476 fps, generating 2538 ft-lbs of muzzle energy at the muzzle. That's more punch than plenty of centerfire rifle cartridges, which is exactly why hunters reach for it when they need deep penetration and dependable knockdown.
Brenneke built its name on the weight-forward slug design, and the Green Lightning carries that DNA. The mass sits up front, so the slug flies nose-heavy and drives straight through hide, muscle, and bone rather than tumbling or deflecting. The slug also wears a green protective coating that resists fouling and corrosion, which keeps your barrel cleaner across a hunting season. Energy still carries well downrange too, holding around 1170 ft-lbs out at 100 yards.
One of the biggest reasons folks like this load is flexibility. It shoots well from both smoothbore and rifled barrels, and the angled ribs on the slug body allow smooth passage through a choke instead of forcing you into a dedicated setup. Brenneke recommends staying at improved cylinder or more open when you're using screw-in chokes. Real-world users report tight groups at 50 yards from smoothbore pumps and semi-autos alike, with plenty of hunters trusting it on wild hogs, whitetail, and even bear.
Like any slug, every shotgun has its favorite load, so it pays to pattern a box before opening day. Point of impact can shift between barrels, and a little bench time confirms your zero and lets you dial your sights or optic. Do that homework and the Green Lightning rewards you with the kind of straight-line, one-shot performance that's made Brenneke a name hunters have leaned on for over a century.
It runs well in both. The angled ribs on the slug body let it pass smoothly through a choke, so you don't need a dedicated slug gun to shoot it. Brenneke suggests keeping screw-in chokes at improved cylinder or more open, and plenty of hunters get solid groups from smoothbore pumps and semi-autos.
This is a big-game slug through and through. With 2538 ft-lbs at the muzzle and a heavy 1 1/4 oz weight-forward slug, it's a strong pick for whitetail, wild hogs, and bear at close to medium range. The deep penetration and straight-line flight make it well suited to brush and timber where shots are tight.
The name comes from the green protective coating on the lead slug, not the material. That coating helps resist fouling and corrosion and keeps your barrel cleaner over the course of a season. The projectile itself is lead.
Most users report groups in the 2 to 3 inch range at 50 yards from both smoothbore and rifled barrels, which is plenty for ethical hunting inside 100 yards. Every shotgun has its own preference though, so pattern a box and confirm your zero before the hunt. Point of impact can shift from one barrel to the next.
| UPC | 4030128120782 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SL122HFSGL |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Product Type | Lead |
| Shot Size | SLUG |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| Cost per Round | 2.80 |
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