Last reviewed: 2026-04-19 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
When deer season demands a 12 gauge rifled slug that cycles reliably through your smooth bore and hits hard at woods ranges, the Remington Slugger delivers field-proven performance. This 2-3/4″ shell pushes a 7/8-ounce rifled slug to 1800 fps, generating 2755 foot-pounds of muzzle energy — enough to anchor whitetail, hogs, and black bear within ethical shooting distances. Remington engineers the slug slightly oversized to seal tightly against smooth bore barrel walls, stabilizing pressure curves and maintaining consistent velocities across the string.
Built for the Box
The rifled slug design spins via engagement with the shotgun barrel, not internal rifling. Roll crimp secures the projectile during feeding and chambering. Boxer primer and reloadable brass let you recycle hulls if you handload. The slug runs in both smooth bore and rifled choke tube barrels, though performance peaks in cylinder or improved cylinder chokes. Remington manufactures these rounds in the United States, holding to the same QC standards that built the brand’s reputation among deer hunters.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Shell Length | 2-3/4″ |
| Slug Type | Rifled Slug |
| Slug Weight | 7/8 Ounce |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1800 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2755 ft-lbs |
| Barrel Type | Rifled or Smooth Bore |
| Crimp | Roll |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Rounds per Box | 5 |
| Intended Use | Big Game |
| Non-Toxic | No |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
This load belongs in the field wherever shotgun-only deer regulations apply. Five rounds per box ship in traditional red and green Remington packaging. Browse more options in our 12 Gauge Slugs category.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction; keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot; be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify current state and local hunting regulations, including slug-only zones, minimum caliber/gauge requirements, and magazine capacity limits before hunting.
- This ammunition contains lead. Wash hands after handling, avoid placing shells in mouth, and follow California Proposition 65 warnings regarding lead exposure and reproductive harm.
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