Sterling Big Game Series .410 Bore 2.5" 1/4 oz. Rifled Slug Shotgun Ammunition (MPN: 8698779961572)
Product Description
Shooters and hunters using small-bore .410 platforms often run into performance challenges when selecting single-projectile ammunition. Standard small-game birdshot lacks the mass needed for predator control, while heavy 12-gauge or 20-gauge slugs produce heavy recoil that can overwhelm youth, introductory marksmen, or shooters seeking a lightweight field setup. Sterling addresses this balance with their Big Game Series .410 Bore 2.5" 1/4 oz. Rifled Slug load, delivering flat downrange trajectories, fast velocities, and manageable, shooter-friendly recoil.
Manufactured to strict sporting specifications, each 2.5-inch shotshell houses a 1/4 oz. (approx. 109 grain) lead rifled slug. The projectile body is engineered with exterior spiral ribs that spin-stabilize the slug as it exits smoothbore .410 barrels, maintaining flight consistency without requiring specialized rifled barrels. Encased in high-strength plastic hulls with reliable brass heads, every round uses single-base clean-burning powders and responsive 2029-style non-corrosive primer cups to ensure crisp ignition and smooth feeding.
Out in the field or at the range, this .410 slug load provides an effective solution for pest management, varmint hunting, and target plinking. Firing out of the muzzle at a fast 1,330 FPS, the solid lead payload delivers authoritative kinetic energy on target while retaining light shoulder recoil. It feeds smoothly across break-action single shots, lever guns, pump actions, and semi-automatic .410 firearms. Packaged in a generous 25-round box, Sterling Big Game .410 slugs offer an economical, highly reliable addition to your small-bore ammunition reserves.
*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 complying with 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 perform best through smoothbore barrels with Open, Cylinder, or Improved Cylinder chokes. Avoid firing solid lead slugs through tight Full chokes to prevent unnecessary choke wall stress and irregular downrange flight.
Key Features
- **Rifled Lead Slug Geometry:** External rifling ribs spin-stabilize the projectile out of smoothbore .410 barrels for consistent point-of-impact accuracy.
- **Lightweight 1/4 oz. Payload:** Optimized projectile weight delivers solid kinetic energy dump while producing minimal shoulder recoil.
- **High-Velocity 1,330 FPS Profile:** Generates rapid downrange speeds for flat flight paths on small game and target barriers.
- **Smooth-Feeding Plastic Hulls:** Premium plastic hull construction and clean brass bases deliver smooth mechanical cycling and extraction.
- **High-Capacity 25-Round Box:** Generous box count provides superior value for target practice, varmint hunting, and property defense.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** Sterling Ammunition (Global Ordnance)
- **Product Line:** Big Game Series
- **Gauge/Caliber:** .410 Bore (36 Gauge)
- **Shell Length:** 2.5" (2 1/2 inch)
- **Slug Weight:** 1/4 oz. (approx. 109 Grain)
- **Slug Type:** Lead Rifled Slug
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 1,330 FPS
- **Hull Material:** High-Strength Plastic with Brass Head
- **Primer Type:** Non-Corrosive Shotshell Primer
- **MPN:** 8698779961572
- **UPC:** 8698779961572
- **Box Quantity:** 25 Rounds
