Hornady SST 12 Gauge 2.75" FTX Slug Shotshells - 5 Round Box

The Hornady SST 12 gauge slug delivers exceptional accuracy and terminal performance through its advanced FTX bullet design. This 2.75-inch shell combines proven ballistic technology with consistent powder charges for reliable hunting performance at extended ranges.

What Makes This Different

The FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) bullet features a polymer tip that initiates expansion upon impact while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency during flight. Unlike traditional foster slugs that can lose accuracy beyond 75 yards, the SST maintains sub-3 MOA groups at 100 yards from rifled barrels. The InterLock ring mechanically locks the jacket and core together, preventing separation during expansion for maximum weight retention.

Key Features

• 300-grain FTX bullet with polymer flex tip for controlled expansion
• InterLock ring technology prevents jacket-core separation
• Optimized for rifled barrels and improved choke tubes
• Muzzle velocity of 2000 fps with 2665 ft-lbs of energy
• Low-recoil formula reduces felt recoil by 15% compared to standard slugs
• Consistent powder charges ensure shot-to-shot reliability
• High-quality brass-plated steel case head construction

Field testing demonstrates effective performance on medium to large game at ranges extending to 150 yards. The controlled expansion creates wound channels averaging 1.5 inches in diameter while retaining 95% of original bullet weight. Weather-sealed primers and powder charges maintain reliability in adverse hunting conditions including rain, snow, and temperature extremes from -20°F to 140°F.

Technical Specs

• Gauge: 12 gauge
• Shell length: 2.75 inches
• Bullet weight: 300 grains
• Muzzle velocity: 2000 fps
• Muzzle energy: 2665 ft-lbs
• Bullet type: FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding)
• Case material: High-strength polymer with brass-plated steel head
• Primer: Weather-sealed large rifle primer
• Quantity: 5 rounds per box
• Manufactured: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA

Professional guides and competitive shooters choose SST slugs for their predictable ballistics and terminal performance consistency. The combination of accuracy, expansion control, and reduced recoil makes these shells suitable for hunters requiring precise shot placement on trophy game.