Brenneke Close Encounter .410 Gauge 2.5in Slug

The Brenneke Close Encounter .410 Gauge 2.5in slug (part no. SL-4102CE) is engineered for close-range defensive use in the smallest common shotgun bore. Brenneke builds the slug with a lead point cast with ribs angled to the right, giving smooth passage through a choke, and a patented rear section that slides forward into the point on impact for reliable terminal performance at close distance. It’s purpose-built rather than a repurposed field slug, designed specifically around the ranges a defensive encounter actually happens at. This shotgun shells gives a lightweight .410 platform a genuinely serious close-range option.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is .410 bore, the smallest common shotgun bore, prized for minimal recoil.
• Shell length is 2.5 inches, sized for .410 shotguns with a standard 2.5-inch chamber.
• The projectile is a 109-grain lead slug, a single projectile rather than a shot charge.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1500 fps, a fast speed suited to close-range terminal performance.
• The slug body has right-angled ribs, engineered for smooth passage through a shotgun choke.
• A patented rear section slides forward into the point on impact, a Brenneke design feature for terminal performance.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, the standard packaging for a specialty defensive slug.
• Ninety boxes ship per case (450 rounds total), a bulk option for dealers and defensive training programs.
• Cost runs about $2.12 per round, premium pricing typical of a specialty close-range defensive slug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this slug intended for hunting or defensive use? Brenneke markets Close Encounter specifically for close-range defensive use rather than field hunting.

Does the slug require a rifled barrel? No, it is built for a standard smoothbore .410 shotgun, with ribs designed to pass smoothly through a choke rather than needing rifling.

Buy Brenneke Close Encounter .410 Gauge Slug

A .410 platform earns its keep as a defensive option when it’s loaded with a slug built specifically for that job, and Close Encounter is engineered around exactly that scenario. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.