Description
Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug ammunition from Winchester (Super-X) puts 1 oz of 1 oz rifled slug in a 2-3/4 inch 12 Gauge shell. Each box holds 15 shells.
Built for Slug Hunting
This load puts a single 1 oz slug in a 2-3/4 inch 12 Gauge shell, a combination built for deer and other big game where shotguns are required or preferred.
A slug turns a shotgun into a short-range big game firearm. Rifled slugs are designed for smooth-bore barrels, while sabot slugs are designed for rifled barrels; check which type your shotgun is built for.
Sight in with Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug before the season. Slugs from different makers can hit to very different points of aim.
Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug Specifications
These specifications follow our distributor data for Winchester item X12RS15VPR, UPC 020892029798.
- Brand: Winchester
- Product line: Super-X
- Manufacturer item number: X12RS15VPR
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell length: 2-3/4 inch
- Shot charge: 1 oz
- Shot: 1 oz rifled slug
- Velocity: 1300 fps
- Shells per box: 15
Shopping for Winchester 12 Gauge ammo? This 12 Gauge 1 oz rifled slug load is listed under Winchester Super-X in the Winchester lineup, and you can order it by the maker’s item number, Winchester X12RS15VPR.
Slug Hunting Tips
Use Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug only in shotguns chambered for 2-3/4 inch or longer 12 Gauge shells.
Use the slug type recommended for your barrel and choke.
Keep shots within the range you have practiced, usually under 100 yards with foster slugs.
Check state regulations for shotgun-only deer zones.
Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug is a rugged choice for shooters who want a ready-made shotgun slug from a known maker.
Sights matter
A bead sight works at short range, but rifle sights or an optic make slug shooting far more accurate.
Recoil
Slugs recoil hard. Practice from field positions and consider a recoil pad.
Backstop
Slugs carry well past your target. Always know what is beyond it.
Reading the box
The box lists the gauge, shell length, shot charge and shot size. Always match the shell to the gauge and chamber length stamped on your firearm, and never fire ammunition that is not specified for your firearm.
About Winchester
Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug comes from Winchester, and the specifications listed here follow the maker’s and our distributor’s published data for this item. Compare loads by shot size, shot charge and velocity to find the best fit for your firearm.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well, buy enough for practice and the full season at once. Ammunition from the same lot tends to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent.
Safety first
Always treat every firearm as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Wear eye and ear protection every time you shoot.
Understanding shot size
Smaller shot numbers mean larger pellets. Larger pellets carry more energy at distance but give fewer pellets in the pattern, while smaller pellets fill the pattern but lose energy sooner. Match the shot size to the game and the distance.
Choosing the right load
Start with the job you need the ammunition to do, whether that is hunting, target shooting or practice. Then match the load to that job, and finally test a few boxes in your own firearm, because every barrel has its preferences.
Read more about Winchester ammunition on the manufacturer website, or pair it with the AVIAN AVX-SB-2PK SHELL BAGS 2PK.
Order Winchester Super-X 12ga Rifled Slug from MAG5 Firearms and keep a few boxes on hand for the season ahead.
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