Description
The Brenneke Classic Magnum 16 GA Slug brings Brenneke most enduring slug design to the 16 gauge. It fires a 1 ounce (437 grain) slug from a 2-3/4 inch shell at a rated 1,480 fps with 2,309 ft-lbs of energy. Each box holds 5 rounds.
Why Hunters Trust the Brenneke Classic Magnum 16 GA Slug
Brenneke describes the Classic Magnum as a direct descendant of Wilhelm Brenneke first revolutionary slug designs. It has been one of the company most popular loads for decades.
The 16 gauge version is built for the sweet sixteen slug market: more power than a 20, less weight than a 12. Brenneke adapted this load with an H-type disk that it says reduces deformation and improves accuracy by up to 50 percent, and a felt wad slug design that helps accuracy while keeping the barrel clean.
Brenneke lists Classic slugs as suitable for use in all firearms, with or without chokes, out to about 50 meters, with deep penetration and exit wounds on game.
Hunting With the Brenneke Classic Magnum 16 GA Slug
As 16 gauge deer ammo, this load delivers substantial energy at typical slug distances. Sight in with it before the season, since slugs rarely hit where a bead is pointed for birds.
Confirm your shotgun has 2-3/4 inch chambers. Many older 16 gauge guns have 2-1/2 inch chambers; for those, choose the Brenneke 16 load designed for the shorter chamber.
Check state hunting regulations for slug use and any restrictions on lead in the areas you hunt.
Shotgun owners who hunt deer in shotgun-only zones often need a round that stays accurate out of a smooth bore without a rifled barrel or sabot. The attached wad column keeps the heavy lead projectile aligned as it leaves the muzzle, so groups at typical woods distances stay tight enough for ethical shots. Before the season, sight in with the same lot you plan to carry, confirm point of impact at 50 and 75 yards, and note any shift so you know where the slug will land when a buck steps out.
Store these shells in a cool, dry place and keep them in the original box so the load data and lot number stay with the ammunition. Check local regulations on slug use, and always confirm that your 16 gauge chamber length matches the shell before loading. A few rounds through the gun at the range will show how it handles recoil and cycles, which builds the confidence you want on opening morning.
Brenneke Classic Magnum 16 GA Slug Specifications
- Brand: Brenneke
- Line: Classic Magnum
- Part Number: SL-162CLM
- Gauge: 16 GA, 2-3/4 inch
- Slug: 1 oz (437 grain) Classic Magnum
- Velocity: 1,480 fps (manufacturer rating)
- Energy: 2,309 ft-lbs
- Features: H-type disk, felt wad
- Rounds per Box: 5
- UPC: 4030128160184
Who Should Buy This Load
Deer hunters who carry a 16 gauge with 2-3/4 inch chambers will find this one of the best factory slugs available for the gauge.
Recoil is noticeable in lighter 16 gauge guns, and slug accuracy varies from gun to gun, so shoot a few groups before the hunt.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more shotgun loads, and see Brenneke USA for product details.
Store slugs in a cool, dry place and keep them separate from birdshot in your hunting pack.
Many hunters add a simple rear sight or low-power optic to a 16 gauge slug gun, which makes precise shot placement much easier than a bead alone.
Who it is for: 16 gauge deer hunters with 2-3/4 inch chambered shotguns. Follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations when using this ammunition.
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