Brenneke Green Lightning 20 GA Slug – Powerful 2-3/4 in 1 oz Deer Slug, 1392 fps, 5 Rounds

Description

The Brenneke Green Lightning 20 GA Slug gives 20 gauge hunters the kind of punch usually associated with a 12 gauge. Built around one of the heaviest 20 gauge slugs on the market, this Heavy Field Short Magnum load sends a full 1 oz (437 grain) solid lead slug downrange at a rated 1392 feet per second. That produces roughly 1886 foot-pounds of muzzle energy from a standard 2-3/4 inch shell. The weight-forward design creates a projectile about 10 percent larger than a .50 caliber rifle bullet, and the green coating helps limit barrel fouling during a long day in the field.

Why Hunters Pick This 20 Gauge Deer Slug

Heavy 1 oz slug gives a 20 gauge real big game authority

Fits any 20 gauge with a 2-3/4 inch or longer chamber

Accurate from both rifled and smoothbore barrels

Angled ribs on the lead point help the slug pass smoothly through chokes

Patented Brenneke design in which the rear slides into the point on impact

Brenneke Green Lightning 20 GA Slug Performance

Rated muzzle velocity of 1392 fps

About 1886 ft-lbs of muzzle energy

Brenneke reports five-shot groups under two inches at 50 yards

Flat trajectory, so you can hold where you want the slug to go

Shot placement still matters more than raw power. A set of rifle-style sights or a low-power optic on a slug gun makes precise aiming much easier than a single bead, and a steady rest at the range will show what your barrel and this load can really do. Once you know your holdover at longer distances, you can take ethical shots with confidence.

If you are new to hunting with slugs, start at 25 yards to confirm the gun is on paper before moving back. Clean the bore between range sessions, since a clean barrel gives you the most consistent results, and let the barrel cool between strings of shots so heat does not shift your groups.

Specifications

• Brand: Brenneke
• Model: Green Lightning (Heavy Field Short Magnum)
• Gauge: 20
• Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
• Slug Weight: 1 oz (28 g / 437 gr)
• Velocity: 1392 fps
• Energy: 1886 ft-lbs
• Brenneke Item: SL-202HFSGL
• Quantity: 5 rounds
• UPC: 4030128200170

A Flat Shooting Slug for Lighter Guns

A 20 gauge is lighter to carry and easier on the shoulder than a 12, which makes it a favorite for young hunters, smaller-framed shooters and anyone who spends long hours in a stand. The trade-off has always been power. This load closes much of that gap, so you can take to the woods with a lighter gun without feeling under-gunned when a mature buck appears.

Because the slug is a full-bore lead design with an attached wad, it does not need a rifled barrel to stabilize. That makes it a strong smoothbore slug for the pump or semi-auto you already own, while still grouping well from a dedicated rifled slug barrel. Brenneke has made slugs in Germany since 1898, and consistent weight from round to round is a big part of why these loads group so well.

Deer and hog hunters who shoot a 20 gauge with a 2-3/4 inch or 3 inch chamber will get the most from this load, especially in shotgun-only zones. Sight in with the same lot you plan to hunt with and confirm point of impact at 50 and 75 yards before the season. Follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations when using this ammunition.

Store these shells in a cool, dry place in the original box so the lot number stays with the ammunition, and keep slugs separate from birdshot in your pack so there is no mix-up in the field. A few rounds at the range will also show you how your gun handles the recoil of this heavier load.

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