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The Remington Slugger line has been around forever for a reason. It's a workhorse that handles the job without pretense. This is a 1-ounce rifled slug loaded to 1680 fps, designed specifically for smoothbore shotgun barrels. The lead projectile is slightly oversized, which means it fits snugly in the bore and creates a better seal against the barrel wall. That's what drives the accuracy improvement.
Inside the barrel, these rifled slugs don't actually spin in the traditional rifle sense. The grooves you see are there to reduce friction and let the projectile fit through various choke tubes. What you're getting is a reliable, consistent performer that keeps groups tight enough for hunting at practical ranges.
If your shotgun has a smoothbore barrel, this is the right ammunition choice. Sabot slugs need rifled barrels to perform, but the Remington Slugger is built for exactly what you have. The 2.75-inch shell length keeps recoil manageable while still delivering enough velocity to get the job done on deer-sized game. Most hunters find this load effective out to about 75-100 yards with a smoothbore and decent sights.
The redesigned Slugger comes with a 25% accuracy improvement and 25% flatter trajectory compared to earlier Remington rifled slugs. That matters when you're counting on consistent performance. Out of the box with just a bead sight on an 18-20 inch smoothbore barrel, you should see reasonable groups at 50 yards. Add a rifled choke tube and you might push that out a bit further, though results vary gun to gun. This is why test-firing is important before the season.
You get 5 rounds per box, which is the standard format. The 438-grain projectile carries enough energy for ethical hunting without excessive recoil. It's priced below sabot ammunition, which makes it accessible without sacrificing quality. Remington built the Slugger line to be their most popular and practical slug option, and it stays that way because it simply works.
No, rifled slugs like the Slugger are designed for smoothbore barrels only. If you have a rifled barrel, you'll want sabot slugs instead. Using rifled slugs in a rifled barrel can fill the rifling with lead and create accuracy issues or require extensive cleaning.
With a smoothbore barrel and bead sight, expect accurate shooting out to about 75 yards, with careful shooting potentially reaching 100 yards. Adding a rifled choke tube or scope can extend that range, but individual gun performance varies. Always test your setup at the range first.
The Remington Slugger is priced between budget and premium options, making it a practical middle ground. It's reliable and patterns well in most smoothbore shotguns, though some shooters may find other brands shoot better in their specific gun. Like all ammunition, testing is key.
The 2.75 inch Slugger delivers sufficient energy for most hunting situations while producing less recoil. A 3 inch load adds velocity but generates significantly more recoil for a modest ballistic gain. Unless regulations require it or your gun naturally prefers it, the 2.75 is the sensible choice.
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.20 |
| Length | 2.75" |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20302 |
| Product Type | Rifled Slug |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5 |
| Shot Size | Rifled Slug |
| Units per Box | 5 |
| UPC | 047700031002 |
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