Brenneke’s USA Classic Magnum slug in 16 gauge (part no. SL-162CLM) brings the brand’s proven rifled-slug design to a classic gauge that has largely fallen out of mainstream production. Brenneke invented the modern shotgun slug over a century ago, and its Classic Magnum design carries that heritage forward with a heavy, controlled-expansion projectile built for deer, bear, and other big game at shotgun-slug ranges. Sixteen gauge sits between 12 and 20 in payload and recoil, a niche many longtime shotgun hunters specifically prize, and this load keeps that gauge fed with genuine big-game performance instead of a novelty round. This shotgun shells is a serious hunting slug, not a plinking or reduced-recoil option.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16 gauge, a classic mid-size bore between 12 and 20 gauge.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, standard for a 16 gauge slug hull.
• The payload weighs 1 ounce, a full-weight rifled slug charge.
• The projectile is a rifled slug, Brenneke’s original modern shotgun slug design.
• Brenneke markets this under its Classic Magnum line, built for big game hunting.
• Cost runs about $2.43 per round, in line with premium rifled-slug pricing.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, with 50 boxes shipping per case for hunters who buy ahead of season.
• Brenneke pioneered the modern rifled shotgun slug design in 1898, a lineage this Classic Magnum continues.
• This load keeps older 16 gauge break-action and pump shotguns genuinely useful for big-game hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 16 gauge still a practical choice for slug hunting? Yes, 16 gauge guns and ammunition remain in use, and this load keeps that gauge fed with genuine big-game slug performance rather than relying on a discontinued caliber.

What game is this slug built for? Brenneke builds the Classic Magnum for deer, bear, and other big game at typical shotgun-slug hunting ranges.

Buy Brenneke Classic Magnum 16 Gauge Slug

A gauge this classic deserves a slug with real heritage behind it, and Brenneke has been building rifled slugs since inventing the concept. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.