Lost my second deer using 12 gauge 2 3/4 BRI sabot. First year with this slug in fully rifled barrel I shot a small doe and required two follow up shots. Last year I had a solid hit at less than 50yds on a big doe which required a lot of tracking and ending in losing her to coyotes overnight. This year same thing happened with a nice buck, long track and lost over night. No faith in this slug, going back to KOs in smooth bore or maybe explore a new sabot.