Hornady‘s SST load in 20 gauge (part no. 86232) fires a single 250-grain ftx sabot slug from a 2-3/4-inch hull, built for shooters who need one accurate projectile instead of a shot pattern. It is matched to a rifled barrel for best accuracy. Stock up on this shotgun ammunition for deer season.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-kicking bore that remains a favorite for upland hunters and newer shooters.
• Shell length is 2-3/4-inch, the standard shell length for most guns chambered in this gauge.
• The shot charge weighs 250-grain, a standard payload for the gauge and intended use.
• The projectile is a FTX Sabot Slug, a single-projectile load built for accuracy rather than a spread pattern.
• This slug is matched to a rifled barrel for best accuracy.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, a standard count for a range or field day.
• Cost runs about $2.23 per round at the box level, in line with current pricing for this class of load.
• Hornady markets this as its SST line, a dedicated slug line for deer hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this slug require a rifled barrel? Yes, it is a sabot-style slug that needs a rifled barrel to stabilize and shoot accurately.

What range is this slug effective to? Sabot slugs through a rifled barrel are commonly accurate out to 150 yards or more; rifled slugs through a smoothbore are typically more effective inside 75-100 yards.

Is a slug or buckshot better for deer hunting? A slug delivers one larger, more precise projectile suited to longer or more open shots, while buckshot spreads several pellets for close-range coverage.

Buy Hornady SST 20 Gauge FTX Sabot Slug

One accurate shot is worth more than a spread pattern when the range opens up, and SST is built around exactly that shot. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.