The Hornady American Gunner 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch Rifled Slug (part no. 86231) is a 2.75-inch 12 Gauge shotshell loaded with a rifled slug, from Hornady. American Gunner combines Hornady’s ballistics know-how with modern components in a versatile rifled slug suited to the range, the deer woods, or a home-defense smoothbore. It’s built for hunting, target shooting, and home defense, giving shooters a dependable option to order case after case. For a full case of shotgun shells, this load is worth stocking up on.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 12 Gauge, a widely available chambering that pairs with common all-around guns.
• The shell length is 2.75 inches, the length this shotshell is built and crimped to for reliable chambering and cycling.
• The load is a Rifled Slug, a single-projectile load built for big-game accuracy rather than a shot pattern.
• The slug weighs 1 oz, the slug’s weight, which shapes penetration and trajectory.
• It uses target, hunting, and defense rated, one load covers three use cases instead of needing a dedicated round for each.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, enough for a solid range session or hunt without a mid-day supply run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this slug for hunting or defense? Hornady builds American Gunner as a versatile load for target shooting, hunting, and self-defense use alike.

What gauge and shell length does this slug come in? This is a 12 Gauge, 2.75-inch shell.

How many rounds come in a box, and is a case available? Each box holds 5 rounds, and a bulk case option is available for stocking up.

Buy the Hornady American Gunner 12 Gauge 2.75-Inch Rifled Slug

Whether you’re stocking up for hunting, target shooting, and home defense or filling out a case for the season, this 12 gauge load is built to run clean and pattern consistently, box after box. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.