Brenneke TOPAS Sabot 12 GA Slug – Accurate 2-3/4 in 2/3 oz Deer Slug, 1673 fps, 5 Rounds

Description

The Brenneke TOPAS Sabot 12 GA Slug takes its name from Top Accuracy and Speed, and it quickly became one of Brenneke’s most popular hunting loads. The design blends a classic shotgun slug with sabot technology: a sub-calibre projectile rides in a cup that protects the barrel and keeps the slug centered. This 2-3/4 inch load sends a 2/3 oz (309 grain) slug at a rated 1673 feet per second, producing roughly 1919 foot-pounds of energy. Its large frontal area matches a 16 gauge slug, so it delivers heavy shock to game at longer ranges.

Why Hunters Like This Sub Caliber Sabot

Sub-calibre slug in a protective cup that is friendly to the barrel

Suitable for both rifled and smoothbore shotguns

Frontal area equal to a 16 gauge slug for strong energy transfer

Fits any 12 gauge with a 2-3/4 inch or longer chamber

Priced well below many premium sabot loads

Brenneke TOPAS Sabot 12 GA Slug Performance

Rated muzzle velocity of 1673 fps

About 1919 ft-lbs of muzzle energy

Flat trajectory for longer shotgun shots

Higher quality than typical mass-produced Foster-type slugs

If you want a fast 12 gauge slug for open country, this load is worth a look. Its speed reduces the holdover needed at longer distances, and the barrel-friendly cup means you can shoot it through a smooth bore without worrying about lead buildup.

Specifications

• Brand: Brenneke
• Model: TOPAS Sabot
• Gauge: 12
• Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
• Slug Weight: 2/3 oz (20 g / 309 gr)
• Velocity: 1673 fps
• Energy: 1919 ft-lbs
• Brenneke Item: SL-122TOP
• Quantity: 5 rounds
• UPC: 4030128121932

A Value Deer Slug That Shoots Above Its Price

Many sabot loads only shine in a fully rifled barrel, which leaves hunters with a standard smooth-barreled pump or semi-auto searching for alternatives. The TOPAS works as a true smoothbore sabot as well as in rifled guns, making it a practical upgrade for the shotgun you already own. The lighter, faster slug also shoots flatter than many heavy full-bore loads.

Because the price is reasonable, you can shoot enough to learn exactly where the slug prints at 50, 75 and 100 yards. That practice usually matters more in the field than any small difference in ballistics.

Deer and hog hunters who carry a 12 gauge with either a smooth or rifled barrel will get plenty from this load, especially in shotgun-only zones where shots can stretch out. Sight in with the same lot you plan to hunt with and confirm point of impact 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 set of rifle-style sights or a low-power optic makes precise aiming far easier than a bead, and a steady rest at the range shows what your barrel and this load can really do. Clean the bore between range sessions and let the barrel cool between strings of shots so heat does not shift your groups.

Brenneke has made slugs in Germany since 1898, and the TOPAS shows how the company keeps refining its designs. It combines the dependable Brenneke approach with modern sabot ideas to give hunters speed and accuracy at a fair price.

Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more shotgun loads, and visit Brenneke USA for full product details.