Hornady SST 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 300 Grain FTX Sabot Slug Ammunition - Box of 5

Hornady SST 12 gauge 2-3/4" slugs bring rifle-grade accuracy to your shotgun. Built on Hornady's proven FTX platform, these 300-grain sabot slugs are engineered for shooters who demand precision from a rifled-barrel shotgun. The patented Flex Tip design delivers reliable expansion across a wide velocity range, turning a traditional slug gun into a long-range harvesting tool that rivals some centerfire rifles in both accuracy and terminal performance.

What sets the SST apart is its ballistic efficiency. The sharp FTX point cuts wind deflection and drops, producing a flatter trajectory than conventional slugs. Hunters testing these rounds at 100 yards regularly report sub-2-inch groups—the kind of repeatability that separates ethical long-range shooting from guesswork. At 100 yards, each round delivers 1793 foot-pounds of energy, plenty of bone-crushing power for deer, elk, and other game within shotgun range.

These are sabot slugs, meaning they require a fully rifled barrel to shoot properly. The rifling engages the sabot, stabilizing the projectile in flight and unlocking the accuracy these rounds are built for. Smooth-bore barrels won't deliver the performance these slugs are designed to achieve. If you're running a rifled shotgun and want to push your effective range beyond buckshot distance, Hornady SST ammunition is built for that job. Each box contains five rounds.

Key Features

• FTX bullet design with patented Flex Tip for controlled expansion at all velocities
• Sabot-loaded for use in fully rifled barrels only
• Flatter trajectory and superior ballistic coefficient vs. traditional slugs
• 1793 ft/lbs energy at 100 yards
• Designed for sub-2-inch accuracy at 100 yards from rifled barrels

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What barrel does this slug ammunition require?

Hornady SST slugs are designed exclusively for fully rifled barrels. They will not perform as intended in smooth-bore shotgun barrels. The rifling is essential to stabilize the sabot and achieve the accuracy and trajectory these rounds are built for.

What is the trajectory like compared to standard slugs?

The FTX bullet's sharp point and sabot design produce a flatter trajectory than traditional slugs. Hornady reports that SST ammunition delivers true 200-yard accuracy, making it suitable for longer-range shotgun hunting where bullet drop would normally be a limiting factor.

Is this ammunition suitable for hunting?

Yes. With 1793 foot-pounds of energy at 100 yards and reliable expansion from the Flex Tip design, these slugs are purpose-built for deer, elk, and other game within shotgun range when fired from a rifled barrel.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 5 rounds of ammunition.