between 125 and 150 yards
Maximum responsible range for sabots lies between 125 and 150 yards, although when the XP3 and SST slugs first came out I shot eight-inch groups with both at 200 yards just to see if it could be done.
How does a sabot slug work?
Saboted slugs are shotgun projectiles smaller than the bore of the shotgun and supported by a plastic sabot. The sabot is traditionally designed to engage the rifling in a rifled shotgun barrel and impart a ballistic spin onto the projectile.
What is the trajectory of a 20 gauge slug?
A typical premium 20-gauge, 2 ¾-inch sabot round starts with a muzzle speed of around 1,850 fps and delivers about 1,500 ft. lbs. at 100 yards….Speed and Energy.
| Distance (yards) | Drop (inches) | Foot Pounds of Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | -1.96 | |
| 200 | -6.30 | 1,028 |
Can you use sabot slugs in a smoothbore barrel?
Definitely, a sabot slug should always be used in a rifled shotgun barrel. You can also use sabot slugs in a smoothbore barrel but most hunters see it as a waste of money to do so. You’ll get less than optimal performance.
How far will a 12 gauge slug drop at 100 yards?
(Slugs can drop more than 10 inches over 100 yards.) With practice and accurate ranging, a good shooter could consistently hit a deer-size kill zone at 100 yards. If you don’t put in the time to practice at those ranges, keep your shots to a maximum of 50-75 yards.
What is Remington Premier accutip bonded slug ammunition?
Illustration courtesy of Remington Arms Co., Inc. Remington Premier AccuTip Bonded Sabot Slug Ammunition is quite a mouthful, so I’ll just refer to them as Remington AccuTips. They are offered in 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch rounds, both in 20 gauge and 12 gauge, for slug guns with rifled barrels.
Why choose accutip sabot slugs?
MORE LETHAL, AND IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TIP. It doesn’t just look intimidating, it’s flattening whitetails and competitors in the tipped-slug market with devastating ferocity. Guided by our new Power Port™ Tip, AccuTip Sabot Slugs delivers a degree of accuracy and terminal performance unmatched by any other we tested.
What is the most accurate 20 gauge saboted slug round?
As of this writing, I believe the Remington Accutips are, generally, the most accurate 20 gauge saboted slug rounds you can buy. It should be anybody’s first choice to try in their 20 gauge rifled slug gun. This is doubtless a superb product from Remington.
How far can you shoot a Remington accutip?
With the Savage 220’s 22 inch barrel for example, you’ll be getting 1725 fps or so. Sighted in two inches high at 80 yards, the Remington Accutips net you about a 160 yard maximum point blank range (+/- 3″). You’ll naturally need to confirm the trajectory in your rifle with your scope, but that’s as good an approximation as I can give you.
