Hornady 20ga Slug 250gr SST Slug Shotgun Ammunition

Deliver Devastating Accuracy and Expansion with Hornady’s Premium 20 Gauge SST Slug

The Hornady 20ga 250gr SST® Shotgun Slug delivers unmatched accuracy, controlled expansion, and deadly terminal performance. Engineered for rifled shotgun barrels, this polymer-tipped slug offers flat trajectories and tight groupings, making it a trusted choice for deer and big game hunters who demand precision and confidence in the field.

Product Description

Built around Hornady’s patented Super Shock Tip (SST) technology, this 250-grain slug combines ballistic efficiency with controlled expansion. The sleek profile, polymer tip, and high-velocity design produce flat-shooting trajectories and reliable energy transfer, even at extended ranges. Optimized for rifled 20-gauge shotgun barrels, this round provides a legitimate long-range alternative to traditional shotgun ammunition.

Key Features

• SST Polymer Tip: Initiates rapid, controlled expansion while maintaining a high ballistic coefficient for flat shooting.

• High Velocity: Achieves approximately 1,800 fps at the muzzle, ensuring powerful energy on impact.

• Sabot Design: Ensures a secure fit in rifled barrels and enhances in-flight stability and accuracy.

• Precision Performance: Delivers sub-2" groups at 100 yards in optimized setups.

• Deep Penetration: Designed for maximum impact on whitetail and other medium to large game.

Specifications

• Gauge: 20 Gauge

• Slug Weight: 250 grains

• Slug Type: SST (Super Shock Tip), polymer-tipped sabot

• Muzzle Velocity: Approx. 1,800 fps

• Muzzle Energy: Approx. 1,800 ft-lbs

• Rounds per Box: 5

• Intended Use: Deer hunting, medium to large game, rifled-barrel shotguns

Dimensions & Materials

• Overall Length: Standard 20ga 2¾" shell

• Slug Material: Lead core with copper jacket and polymer tip

• Shell Material: High-quality plastic hull with brass base

Usage Instructions

• Designed for rifled shotgun barrels only. Not intended for smoothbore shotguns.

• Zero and practice with your specific firearm for optimal results.

• Always follow proper firearm safety protocols and manufacturer instructions.

Warranty

Hornady ammunition is manufactured with strict quality control and is backed by a limited warranty against defects in workmanship or materials.

Maximize your shotgun’s long-range capability with the Hornady 20ga 250gr SST Slug—engineered for precision, speed, and devastating terminal results in the field. Perfect for serious hunters targeting deer and big game.

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**WARNING:** This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov