Are Hornady slugs any good?

Deadly accurate at 100yds and still accurate out to 200. The only problem I had was that when you would shoot a deer right in the honey hole they would run off. They would only go 50 to 100 yards but the blood trails were minimal making tracking a job.

What is SST shotgun shells?

The Hornady® SST Shotgun Slug Shells transform your favorite rifled barrel slug gun into a weapon that outperforms some centerfire rifles. The super-accurate slug delivers sub-2″ groups at 100 yards, and the flattest trajectory on the market.

What is a SST slug?

Hornady® SST® Shotgun Slugs feature patented Flex Tip® technology. In both 12 gauge and the 20 gauge cartridges, Hornady® SST® Shotgun Slugs deliver sub-2″ groups at 100 yards and feature the flattest trajectory on the market. SST® Slugs are designed for use in fully rifled barrels only.

Can you shoot Hornady SST slugs through a smooth bore?

Registered. And not only do they need a fully rifled bore; but the SST sabot slugs are very particular and they only perform well out of a certain rate of twist rifling(1 in 35″).

Are Hornady slugs rifled?

Designed for fully rifled barrels, Hornady® American Whitetail® Slugs are loaded with 325-grain Hornady® InterLock® bullets. A hollow point serrated design initiates rapid expansion upon impact, and a tough, lead alloy core is lethal out to 200+ yards.

Are Hornady SST sabot slugs?

Hornady SST Shotgun Slugs feature patented Flex Tip technology. In both 12 gauge and the 20 gauge cartridges, Hornady SST Shotgun Slugs deliver sub-2″ groups at 100 yards and feature the flattest trajectory on the market.

Does Hornady make rifled slugs?

Designed for smooth bore barrels, Hornady® American Whitetail® Rifled Slugs feature a 1-ounce lead alloy slug that is loaded to 1,600 feet per second. A compression-style wad protects the slug at ignition and helps to seal the bore for maximum velocity.

Is the Hornady SST a good hunting bullet?

Flat shooting and deadly accurate, it’s an ideal bullet for whitetails, as well as most North American game animals from antelope to moose and similar-sized African plains game. The SST® creates a devastatingly large wound channel.

What is the Hornady SST bullet?

Hornady® SST® Bullets (Super Shock Tip) are premium hunting bullets designed to shoot flat and hit hard. The bullet’s polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectory, and the tip pushes back into the lead core upon impact to initiate rapid expansion, even at long rage.

How big does a Hornady heavy Magnum shotgun get?

Hornady ® Heavy Magnum ® Coyote loads deliver lethal results and minimal pelt damage out to 50 yards. Loaded to 1,300 fps with 1½ ounces of nickel plated lead shot in your choice of BB or 00 buckshot, these 3 inch, 12 gauge shotshells are the perfect answer for close range predators.

What’s the trajectory of a Hornady SST slug?

Take the proven performance of our super-accurate patented bullet and transform your favorite rifled barrel slug gun into a firearm that outperforms some centerfire rifles. In both 12 gauge and the 20 gauge cartridges, Hornady ® SST ® Shotgun Slugs deliver sub-2″ groups at 100 yards and feature the flattest trajectory on the market.

What kind of Flex Tip does a Hornady slug have?

Hornady ® SST ® Shotgun Slugs feature patented Flex Tip ® technology. Take the proven performance of our super-accurate patented bullet and transform your favorite rifled barrel slug gun into a firearm that outperforms some centerfire rifles.

Which is the flattest slug in the market?

In both 12 gauge and the 20 gauge cartridges, Hornady ® SST ® Shotgun Slugs deliver sub-2″ groups at 100 yards and feature the flattest trajectory on the market. SST® Slugs are designed for use in fully rifled barrels only.