Remington‘s Slugger line in 20 Gauge (part no. 20616) is Remington’s most popular, accurate, hard-hitting slug — slightly oversized for great smooth-bore shotgun performance, resulting in a better seal against the barrel wall for greater accuracy. Stock up on these shotgun shells for deer season with a smooth-bore barrel.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 Gauge, one of Remington’s most popular slug chamberings.
• The shell length is 2.75-inch, standard for 20 gauge slug loads.
• The slug weighs 5/8 oz, a rifled design for smooth-bore barrels.
• The slug is slightly oversized, sealing better against a smooth-bore barrel wall.
• The oversized fit improves accuracy compared to a standard-diameter slug.
• Slugger is Remington’s most popular rifled slug line.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, a standard big-game shotshell count.
• The rifled body helps stabilize the slug through a smooth bore, not a rifled barrel.
• Cost runs near $1.51 per round, reasonable for a name-brand slug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this slug work in a rifled shotgun barrel? Slugger is designed primarily for smooth-bore barrels; a rifled slug barrel typically performs better with a sabot slug instead.

Is Remington Slugger accurate enough for deer hunting? Yes, it’s one of the most widely used rifled slugs for smooth-bore deer hunting, prized for consistent accuracy at typical shotgun-slug ranges.

Buy Remington Slugger 20 Gauge 5/8 oz Slug

Smooth-bore deer season runs on a slug you can trust past 50 yards — Slugger has earned that trust for decades. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.