When backcountry defense against dangerous game is the job, Brenneke Bear Protection 12 Gauge slug ammunition (brand part no. SL-122BPM) answers with a heavy 1-3/8-ounce slug in a 2.75-inch shell. Brenneke designs the Bear Protection line specifically for hunters, guides, and anglers who need a single-projectile shotgun load capable of stopping a charging animal, not just harvesting one. A solid slug carries straight-line penetration that a buckshot pattern cannot match, driving deep through heavy muscle and bone on the shot that has to work the first time. In shotgun shells built for worst-case encounters, this Brenneke load is a trusted choice for backcountry work in bear country.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the standard bore for heavy slug loads.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, a standard-length hull that cycles reliably in pump and semi-auto shotguns.
• The slug weighs 1-3/8 ounce, a heavy payload built for maximum energy transfer.
• The projectile is a solid slug, delivering straight-line penetration rather than a spreading pattern.
• A single heavy slug reaches deeper penetration than a buckshot pattern on thick-hided or heavily muscled animals, critical when the first shot has to stop the threat.
• Brenneke markets this as its Bear Protection line, built for backcountry defense against dangerous game.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, a standard heavy-slug box count.
• The full case totals 50 boxes, for 250 rounds when ordered by the case.
• At roughly $3.23 per round, the price reflects premium heavy-slug construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bear Protection line built for? Brenneke designs it as a defensive slug load for backcountry encounters with dangerous game, not standard deer hunting.

Why choose a solid slug over buckshot for defense? A single heavy slug penetrates deeper in a straight line than a buckshot pattern, which is critical against thick hide and heavy bone.

How many rounds come in a case? A case is configured as 50 boxes of 5 rounds each, for 250 rounds total, with boxes also available individually.

Buy Brenneke Bear Protection 12 Gauge Slugs

Dangerous-game encounters leave no room for a load that under-penetrates, which is exactly the scenario Bear Protection was designed to solve. Pattern a box before you head into bear country and carry it knowing the slug is built for penetration, not spread. Browse more shotgun shells and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping to your door.