A single, non-rifled projectile shot out of a rifled bore shotgun (specifically a slug gun).
A sabot, often referred to as a sabot slug, is a single projectile bullet that is fired from a shotgun. A sabot slug is usually covered in plastic which breaks off upon impact.
Rottweil Laser Sabot Slug supposedly replaced the old Hastings slug. They are very highly recommended for hastings barrels.
no you cannot. sabot slugs are made for rifled barrels. I would buy a rifled slug barrel.
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A helical fin shotgun slug sabot is designed to stabilize and improve the accuracy of a shotgun slug by spinning it as it travels through the air. The helical fins create a rifling effect, similar to a bullet in a rifled barrel, which helps the slug maintain a straighter trajectory and hit the target more accurately.
No, you typically do not need to grease a sabot slug. Sabot slugs are designed to be used in smoothbore or rifled barrels without additional lubrication, as they are engineered to engage properly with the barrel upon firing. Applying grease could interfere with their performance and accuracy. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for best practices regarding ammunition.
The wad typically remains in contact with the sabot slug until it exits the barrel of the shotgun. After firing, the wad separates from the slug shortly after leaving the muzzle, usually within a few feet. This distance can vary depending on factors like the type of ammunition and the design of the wad and slug. Ultimately, the wad's primary function is to protect the slug during its travel through the barrel and to ensure stable flight until separation.
About 100-150 yards. Beyond that, the drop is so rapid as to make accuracy a problem.
You can use a sabot in any shotgun, as long as the barrel is not choked. If you have screw in chokes, you will want to use ONLY the Cylinder or CYL choke. Otherwise, you will need to look on the barrel to see what it is choked in. If you do not have screw chokes, unless it says CYLINDER or SLUG, it is probably choked. (It may say Improved, IM, Modified, Full, etc)
The only way to know which brand/weight your weapon likes is to shoot as many different types as you can afford.
Full choked barrels are not ideal for slugs, but if pressed we would use a sabot-loaded projectile.