I was looking at Federal's web site out of curiosity, and saw something interesting on the new products page. They have a new slug that looks great for HD. This is their comments on it:
"Our partnership with Barnes Bullets has produced the most exciting news for slug hunters since the advent of the rifled barrel: the Barnes Expander Sabot Slug. This solid copper slug boasts a lethal combination of speed accuracy and knock-down energy. The huge hollow-nose expands up to 150% more than conventional slugs, retains 100% of its original weight, and groups at 2 1/2: or better at 100 yards in fully rifled barrels. And Federal's proprietary sabot sleeve is safe for use in all barrels. You'll just have to see it to believe it."
The solid copper is in a shape that will expand into 6 wings, and I like the slicing damage the slug would cause rather than just the penetration of a lead slug. I also like the 100% weight retention.
Just wanted to know if anyone had more info our thoughts on the slug.
To find the pictures go here: http://www.federalcartridge.com/andex.html
and click on "New Products". It is toward the bottom of that page. More info is under "Premium" and then "Slugs".
Kiffster
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Sig 229 .40 - When you care enough to shoot the very best!
"Our partnership with Barnes Bullets has produced the most exciting news for slug hunters since the advent of the rifled barrel: the Barnes Expander Sabot Slug. This solid copper slug boasts a lethal combination of speed accuracy and knock-down energy. The huge hollow-nose expands up to 150% more than conventional slugs, retains 100% of its original weight, and groups at 2 1/2: or better at 100 yards in fully rifled barrels. And Federal's proprietary sabot sleeve is safe for use in all barrels. You'll just have to see it to believe it."
The solid copper is in a shape that will expand into 6 wings, and I like the slicing damage the slug would cause rather than just the penetration of a lead slug. I also like the 100% weight retention.
Just wanted to know if anyone had more info our thoughts on the slug.
To find the pictures go here: http://www.federalcartridge.com/andex.html
and click on "New Products". It is toward the bottom of that page. More info is under "Premium" and then "Slugs".
Kiffster
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Sig 229 .40 - When you care enough to shoot the very best!