Sterling Big Game Series 20 Gauge 2.75" 7/8 oz. Rifled Slug Shotgun Ammunition (MPN: 8698779950323)
Product Description
Hunters targeting whitetail deer, wild boar, and medium-to-large game with a 20-gauge shotgun often face a critical ballistic choice: traditional heavy 12-gauge loads deliver intense shoulder recoil that causes shooter flinching, while lighter target loads lack the structural mass and penetration needed for decisive hunting drops. Sterling resolves this field operational challenge with their Big Game Series 20 Gauge 2.75" 7/8 oz. Rifled Slug load. Engineered specifically for hunting applications, this hard-hitting single-projectile cartridge provides high structural impact energy and steady downrange trajectories with manageable, shooter-friendly recoil dynamics.
Proudly produced to strict international sporting standards, each 2.75-inch shotshell features a 7/8 oz. (approx. 382 grain) lead rifled slug. Designed with external rifling ribs along the projectile body, the slug self-stabilizes as it exits smoothbore shotguns or rifled choke tubes. This spin-stabilizing geometry ensures aerodynamic flight tracking and consistent point-of-impact metrics without requiring expensive dedicated rifled barrel setups. Loaded into high-strength, ribbed plastic hulls with high brass heads, every round utilizes clean-burning propellants and ultra-responsive non-corrosive primer cups to guarantee reliable cycling and tight chamber pressure seals.
In the woods or on the range, this 20-gauge hunting load delivers consistent performance through dense brush and forest cover. Leaving the muzzle at a hard-hitting 1,296 FPS, the 7/8 oz. solid lead slug delivers massive hydraulic shock and deep penetration on heavy hide and bone. The reduced recoil of the 20-gauge chambering allows marksmen to maintain rapid sight recovery for follow-up shots under pressure. Packaged in a compact, easy-to-pack 10-round box, the Sterling Big Game Series 20-gauge slug stands out as a highly reliable, cost-effective choice for deer season, hog control, or camp defense setups.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Shipping Restrictions: Shotgun ammunition procurement regulations strictly apply. All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and assume full legal responsibility for adhering to local, state, and federal laws. Due to standard commercial carrier transit restrictions, ammunition cannot be delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. Deliveries destined for California and New York must ship directly to an authorized FFL dealer or registered ammunition vendor. Residents of Illinois must supply a valid FOID card alongside a matching state ID prior to order processing, and localized regional bans prohibit delivery to specific jurisdictions inside Illinois (including Chicago), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Armorer Tip: Rifled slugs are optimized for smoothbore shotgun barrels fitted with open, cylinder, or improved cylinder chokes. Avoid firing solid lead slugs through tight Full or Extra-Full choke tubes to prevent excessive choke wall stress and erratic flight patterns.
Key Features
- **Rifled Lead Slug Geometry:** External rifling ribs spin-stabilize the projectile out of smoothbore barrels for flat, accurate shot groupings.
- **Balanced 7/8 oz. Payload:** Optimized projectile weight delivers high kinetic impact while keeping shoulder recoil manageable.
- **1,296 FPS Muzzle Velocity:** High-velocity loading profile ensures deep target penetration and maximum energy dump on big game.
- **Durable High-Brass Hulls:** Heavy-duty plastic hulls with high brass rims ensure positive extraction dynamics across pump-action and semi-auto shotguns.
- **Convenient 10-Round Box:** Compact box layout keeps field gear light and organized during extended hunting trips.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** Sterling Ammunition (Global Ordnance)
- **Product Line:** Big Game Series
- **Gauge:** 20 Gauge
- **Shell Length:** 2.75" (2 3/4 inch)
- **Slug Weight:** 7/8 oz.
- **Slug Type:** Rifled Lead Slug
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 1,296 FPS
- **Hull Material:** Ribbed Plastic with Brass Base
- **Primer Type:** Non-Corrosive Shotshell Primer
- **MPN:** 8698779950323
- **UPC:** 8698779950323
- **Box Quantity:** 10 Rounds
