Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA – Powerful 7/8 oz Slug Plus Six 00 Buckshot, 2-3/4 in, 3 Rounds

Description

The Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA puts two kinds of payload in one shell: a 7/8 ounce hardened alloy slug stacked with six hard-cast 00 buckshot pellets. Phoenix Rising rates the load at about 1,225 fps with roughly 2,356 ft-lbs of combined energy from a standard 2-3/4 inch hull. It is a slug and buckshot combo intended for close-range defense and short-range hunting.

How the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA Works

A conventional shell forces a choice between a slug for penetration and buckshot for spread. This load tries to deliver both. When fired, the slug leads while the six 00 buckshot pellets follow and begin to spread with distance. At very close range the whole payload arrives as a tight cluster; as distance grows, the pellets open up around the slug.

Every projectile in the shell is FSJ coated. FSJ stands for full synthetic jacket, a polymer coating that Phoenix Rising says reduces deformation of the projectiles as they travel down the barrel, helping velocity, penetration and consistency. FSJ coated projectiles also reduce direct lead contact with the bore, which can mean less leading than bare lead shot.

The hull is 2-3/4 inches, so the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA chambers in virtually any modern 12 gauge shotgun, including those with 3 inch and 3-1/2 inch chambers.

Performance Considerations

Combination loads behave differently from single-projectile ammunition, and the honest reality is that the slug and pellets will not always land in the same place. Beyond typical indoor distances, 00 buckshot pellets can drift several inches or more from the slug impact, and every shotgun patterns differently. Pattern the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA on paper at the distances you expect to use it before relying on it.

Choke selection matters. Many shotgun makers advise against running slugs through full or extra-full chokes, so check your owner manual and stick with cylinder or improved cylinder when in doubt. A more open choke also tends to give the most predictable pattern from mixed loads.

As 12 gauge defense ammo, this is a powerful option, but more projectiles also means more chances of a stray pellet. Every pellet and the slug itself can penetrate interior walls. If you live in an apartment, a townhouse, or have family members in adjacent rooms, weigh that risk carefully and know what is behind your target. Recoil is noticeable but typical of full-power 12 gauge loads.

Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA Specifications

• Brand: Phoenix Rising
• Model: Slug and Buck FSJ (PR-SLUG and BUCK)
• Gauge: 12 GA
• Shell Length: 2-3/4 inch
• Payload: 7/8 oz alloy slug plus six hard-cast 00 buckshot pellets
• Coating: FSJ full synthetic jacket on all projectiles
• Muzzle Velocity: approx. 1,225 fps (manufacturer rating)
• Muzzle Energy: approx. 2,356 ft-lbs (manufacturer rating)
• Rounds per Pack: 3
• UPC: 797053002104

Is the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA Right for You?

Phoenix Rising specializes in unusual shotgun ammunition, and the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA is one of its more practical loads. It suits shooters who want a single shell that combines the reach of a slug with the spread of buckshot for close encounters, whether at home, at camp, or in the field for hogs and similar game where legal.

There are trade-offs to weigh. Specialty shells cost much more per round than standard buckshot or slugs, and three-round packs make extended practice expensive. Many shooters train with affordable 00 buckshot and slugs, then fire a few rounds of the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA to confirm how it patterns in their own gun. Check state and local hunting regulations as well, since some jurisdictions restrict mixed slug and shot loads for certain game.

Browse the full ammunition selection at MAG5 Firearms for practice buckshot, slugs and other Phoenix Rising loads, and add snap caps for safe dry-fire drills and a shell case for storage. Load details are also available from Phoenix Rising.

Who it is for: shotgun owners who want a versatile close-range defensive or hunting shell and are willing to pattern it first. Store ammunition in a cool, dry place away from children, and follow all federal, state and local laws when purchasing and transporting the Phoenix Rising Slug and Buck 12 GA.