Sterling Big Game 20 Gauge rifled slug shotgun shells (brand part no. 8698779964887) load a single 7/8-ounce projectile engineered specifically for big-game hunting, including wild boar. Sterling cuts spiral rifling into the slug body itself, imparting spin as the slug travels down the barrel for a straighter flight path and a harder-hitting impact than an unspun lead slug delivers. The 20-gauge platform keeps recoil manageable for hunters covering ground on foot, while the slug’s weight carries enough energy for close-to-moderate-range shots on tough game. For hunters who want a dedicated slug load rather than repurposed buckshot, the Big Game Series of shotgun shells is built for exactly that job.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, offering a lighter-recoiling option than 12-gauge slug guns for still-hunting.
• The projectile is a single slug, built for one solid hit rather than a spread pattern.
• The slug weighs 7/8 ounce, a substantial payload for a 20-gauge platform.
• The slug body carries spiral rifling, imparting spin as it travels down the barrel.
• That spin helps deliver a straighter flight path and harder impact than an unrifled lead slug.
• The load is purpose-built for big-game hunting, including wild boar, according to the manufacturer.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a practical count for a hunting season’s worth of sighting-in and field use.
• Sterling packages this shell in 200-round case lots for hunters who stock up in advance of the season.
• The cost works out to about $0.80 per round, competitive pricing for a dedicated slug load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this slug work in a smoothbore shotgun barrel? Yes, the spiral rifling is cut into the slug itself, so it is designed to impart spin from a smoothbore barrel rather than requiring a rifled bore.

What game is this slug intended for? Sterling built the Big Game Series specifically for large game such as wild boar, where a single heavy projectile outperforms buckshot.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 10 rounds, with Sterling packaging this load in 200-round case lots.

Buy Sterling Big Game 20 Gauge Slug Shells

A dedicated slug load changes what a 20 gauge can do in the field, turning a bird gun into a legitimate big-game tool. Sterling’s rifled slug design and 7/8-ounce payload give hunters real stopping power without stepping up to a 12 gauge. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.