Experience the raw power and precision of Winchester's Super-X 12 Gauge 2 3/4" 1 oz Rifled Slug ammunition. Engineered for serious hunters and shooters, this shell delivers an impressive 1 oz rifled slug at high velocity for maximum effectiveness. The rifled slug design ensures exceptional accuracy and devastating terminal performance on large games at medium ranges. With Winchester's renowned quality and consistency, these shells offer the perfect blend of power, precision, and penetration for those demanding hunting situations where every shot counts. Whether you're pursuing deer in heavy cover or need a reliable option for home defense, the Winchester Super X Rifled Slug provides the stopping power and accuracy you can trust.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
| Model | Super-X |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 2 3/4" |
| Projectile Type | Rifled Slug |
| Projectile Weight | 1 oz |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1600 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 5 |
| Projectile Style | Hollow Point |
| Recommended Use |
Hunting, Target Shooting |
| Features |
Two-Piece Sabot Slug for improved accuracy |
Key Features:
The Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge Rifled Slug Shotgun Ammunition offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense and hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Gauge | 12 Gauge Standard shotgun gauge for versatile use |
| Shell Length | 2 3/4" Compatible with most 12 gauge shotguns |
| Slug Weight | 1 oz Heavy slug for maximum impact |
| Velocity | 1600 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Slug Type | Rifled Slug Designed for improved accuracy in rifled barrels or chokes |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Big Game Hunting: Ideal for hunting deer, bear, and other large game at shorter ranges.
- Home Defense: Provides significant stopping power for close-range self-defense situations.
- Slug Gun Competition: Suitable for slug shooting competitions requiring accuracy and power.
- Feral Hog Control: Effective for controlling wild boar populations in agricultural areas.
- Law Enforcement: Used by some law enforcement agencies for breaching and specialized applications.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ High Velocity: 1600 fps provides excellent range and hitting power for hunting and defense.
- ✔ Rifled Slug: Designed for improved accuracy and sectional density.
- ✔ Hollow Point: Offers superior stopping power and hard-hitting performance.
- ✔ Versatile Use: Suitable for use in rifled choke tubes or fully rifled barrels.
- ✔ Proven Reliability: Part of Winchester's proven Super-X line.
Cons
- ✘ Recoil: High velocity and 1 oz payload can result in significant felt recoil.
- ✘ Limited Capacity: 5 rounds per box; limited for extended use, costlier, frequent reloading needed.
- ✘ Overpenetration Risk: High power may lead to overpenetration in home defense situations.
- ✘ Barrel Compatibility: Not suitable for use in smoothbore barrels without rifled choke tubes.
About Winchester:
Winchester, a brand of Olin Corporation, has been a leading name in the ammunition industry since 1866. Headquartered in East Alton, Illinois, Winchester has built a reputation for innovation and quality over more than 150 years. The company is renowned for its wide range of ammunition products, including the Super-X line, which has been a staple for hunters and shooters for decades. Winchester manufactures its products in the United States, with primary production facilities in East Alton, Illinois, and Oxford, Mississippi. The brand is known for its commitment to performance and reliability, consistently delivering ammunition that meets the needs of sportsmen, law enforcement, and military personnel.
