12 Gauge Slugs Ballistics Gel Results

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Hello all! Below are all of my results for the 12 Gauge. Please see the associated card to see the ammo type, velocity, firearm, and penetration information. Please feel free to also add any results you may have had, as this could possibly turn into a library of sorts with multiple contributors to help people pick which ammo to stock up on, and what ammo is all hype. In the case of non-factory ammunition that is tested, please bear in mind that you only use the listed load data at your own risk. Safe in my guns does not mean safe in yours. I am also open to testing any ammunition that you may have (factory or non) but if it is non-factory, I will need a breakdown of your load data/process before I pull the trigger on it. If you have an interest in that, PM me and we can discuss. If nothing else, please enjoy the results, they were certainly fun getting!

Gel data: 20% ballistic gel made from Knox unflavored gelatin (and for the money minded, great value unflavored gelatin powder also works fine), and a few drops of cinnamon oil to help keep mold down and prolong the life of the gel (plus cover the wet dog smell of the melting gel).

Also, I don’t pretend to think that this method is the best, most scientific, or even preferred method, but it felt a bit wasteful to just hold onto the data without sharing it with others. So here it is! Enjoy
 

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Testing conducted in 18.5 inch Savage 320 Security with Smoothbore

Black Aces Tactical High Velocity 1oz Slug, 1,525 FPS
 

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Aguila 1.75 Inch Mini Slugs
 

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Sterling “Tornado” slug

Of mention. These are the worst slugs I have ever shot. At 25yds, I couldn’t get all shots on a 36x24 board. Ai attribute the massive damage to the slug likely turning sideways. Seriously, don’t buy these, they’re hot garbage.
 

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Sterling “Palla” Slugs
 

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Federal law enforcement truball tactical
 

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Xtreme 1oz slug
 

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Sterling “Tornado” slug

Of mention. These are the worst slugs I have ever shot. At 25yds, I couldn’t get all shots on a 36x24 board. Ai attribute the massive damage to the slug likely turning sideways. Seriously, don’t buy these, they’re hot garbage.
Good to know, I had been considering some. What material are the bases on the Black Aces rounds made of? Do you know if it's magnetic? Their 00 rounds appear to be steel, so I was wondering.
 

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RIO MG “Armored” slug
 

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Good to know, I had been considering some. What material are the bases on the Black Aces rounds made of? Do you know if it's magnetic? Their 00 rounds appear to be steel, so I was wondering.
Let me check. I’ve got a couple left over in the garage. When I stock up on slugs, the Aguila minis and the black aces are my top choices.
 

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