{"id":860,"date":"2019-12-15T13:04:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T13:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoforsale.com\/ammo-club\/?p=860"},"modified":"2019-12-16T17:36:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T17:36:41","slug":"sabot-slugs-vs-rifled-slugs-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoforsale.com\/ammo-club\/sabot-slugs-vs-rifled-slugs-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabot Slugs vs Rifled Slugs: What Is the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aside from rifles and pistols, shotguns<\/a> are an extremely popular choice that fits the bill for hunters, skeet\/target shooters and especially home defense advocates. Geared more towards power than distance, shotguns are widely adaptable for various uses. Depending on the gauge (size of shotgun) and the type of ammunition you choose, shotguns can be extremely accurate, powerful and efficient. One of the most common questions that we get regarding the ammunition types that are available for shotguns is \u201cwhat\u2019s the difference between sabot slugs vs. rifled slugs?\u201d Well, we\u2019re here to help you gain all the information necessary to help you decide which type of slug is best for your intended use!<\/span><\/p>\n

History of the Shotgun & Slug<\/b><\/h2>\n

The development of the shotgun occurred over time and was originally spawned from the musket. Back in the 1700s, during wartime, soldiers utilized the buck and ball method of loading muskets. This meant three or six buckshot were loaded in conjunction with a musket ball. This use is credited as the first \u201cshotgun\u201d application. Fun fact- the term shotgun was first used in 1776, \u201cFrontier Language of the West\u201d by James Fenimore Cooper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, the shotgun slowly emerged as a completely separate firearm with specific uses. It quickly became a favorite in bird hunting, clay, trap and skeet shooting. During the Civil War, both armies utilized the effectiveness of the shotgun for their cavalry troops. It became very popular with mounted soldiers due to the usefulness and power against moving and close-range targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the shotgun itself evolved, so did the ammunition. While the first shot types were buckshot, it wasn\u2019t until 1898 when the first, modern slug was invented. Wilhelm Brenneke was the genius behind the slug design that is still used to this day. While the first round projectiles were effective shooters quickly found that slugs fired through rifled bores produced more accurate shots because of the stabilization factor. The projectile spins as it travels through the barrel. Then, when it leaves the barrel, the gyroscopic spin stabilization helps it keep its trajectory and flight path much better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shotgun Slug Types<\/b><\/h2>\n

Today, there are several types of shotgun slugs that you can choose from and each has a specific purpose and performance standards. So, depending on what your intended use, there is a slug for you. The main types of slugs today include:<\/span><\/p>\n