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When you're stepping up to a slug gun for hunting season or tactical training, the Hornady American Gunner reduced recoil slug gives you stopping power without hammering your shoulder. The 1 ounce lead alloy projectile is engineered specifically for smoothbore barrels, paired with a compression-style wad that softens recoil while protecting the slug at ignition.
The compression wad does double duty: it cushions the shot and helps seal the bore for consistent velocity shot after shot. These rounds leave the muzzle at 1300 fps with 1640 foot-pounds of energy. Built in the USA with premium components, each cartridge is loaded to exacting standards so you get consistent performance from box to box. The combination of careful component selection and precision loading means you're getting ammunition that cycles reliably in most semi-automatic shotguns while still delivering the energy hunters need.
These rifled slugs are engineered for traditional smoothbore barrels, making them a solid choice if you're using a standard hunting shotgun without a dedicated slug barrel. The Hornady Versatite wad handles the patterning, so you won't need special chokes or barrel modifications. Real-world accuracy from smoothbore barrels with these slugs tends to be solid out to practical hunting distances, and plenty of experienced hunters report good results at extended ranges when properly sighted.
Each box contains five rounds, giving you enough to sight in your shotgun or carry a reload for a day in the field.
Yes, these slugs are specifically designed for smoothbore barrels. The compression wad and rifled slug design work together to deliver consistent performance without requiring any barrel modifications or special chokes. They'll function in most standard hunting and tactical shotguns.
The compression-style wad compresses during firing, which absorbs and softens the recoil impulse you feel. This makes follow-up shots faster and shooting more comfortable, especially during extended range sessions or practice. You still get solid energy delivery at the target, but with less punishment on your shoulder.
Real-world testing shows smoothbore shotguns with rifled slugs deliver solid accuracy out to practical hunting distances, typically 50 to 100 yards depending on your setup and skill. The consistency from box to box means once you sight in your shotgun, you'll get reliable groups. Accuracy will vary based on your specific barrel, choke, and sighting setup.
The American Gunner reduced recoil load is optimized to cycle in most modern semi-automatic shotguns. The reduced recoil design doesn't sacrifice the velocity needed for reliable feeding, so you should experience consistent operation without short-stroking issues.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.20 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 86231 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifled Slug |
| Shipping Weight | 0.47 |
| Shot Size | Rifled Slug |
| Shot Weight | 1 oz |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| UPC | 090255862317 |
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