Winchester 1300 Range Report

Rifled Slug Accuracy Review

As mentioned in the above post, I purchased 8 different types of 12 gauge rifled slugs to determine which was most accurate in my gun. The slugs I tested were all shot from a bench rest using iron sights. I shot five slugs of each kind at a distance of 70 yards. Out of all of the slugs tested, surprisingly the top two shells were standard 2-3/4" shells that were on the lower end of the price range.

Here is a list of the slugs tested in the approximate order of accuracy. I plan on re-testing the top two to make determination between the two. I'll also include the price i paid for each box as well as where I purchased them.

Federal Premium Truball 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.99, Gander Mountain)
Remington Slugger 2-3/4", 1oz ($3.17, Walmart)
Federal Magnum 3", 1-1/4oz ($5.47, Gander Mountain)
Federal 2-3/4", 1oz ($3.97, Walmart)
Winchester Super-X 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.97, Walmart)
Brenneke K.O. 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.99, Gander Mountain)
Winchester Super-X Magnum 3", 1oz ($5.47, Walmart)
Remington Slugger Magnum 3", 1oz ($5.99, Gander Mountain)

And here are pictures of what the targets looked like in order of most accurate to least accurate (which is somewhat subjective).

Federal Premium Truball 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.99, Gander Mountain)


Remington Slugger 2-3/4", 1oz ($3.17, Walmart)


Federal Magnum 3", 1-1/4oz ($5.47, Gander Mountain)


Federal 2-3/4", 1oz ($3.97, Walmart)


Winchester Super-X 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.97, Walmart)


Brenneke K.O. 2-3/4", 1oz ($4.99, Gander Mountain)


Winchester Super-X Magnum 3", 1oz ($5.47, Walmart)


Remington Slugger Magnum 3", 1oz ($5.99, Gander Mountain)

I have two. The original "bird gun" has taken more doves and ducks than I care to try to count. It has never failed me in all those years. I was really thinking of buying a shorter barrel to use for home defense, then I came across this Defender in a small gunstore. It was almost new and it had been in his rack for two years. Today everyone either wants an 870 or some dort of semi-auto. I made him an offer I thought he would laugh at, but he accepted instead and I walkie out with another fine Winchester shotgun. I have put 5 boxes of 00Buck and slugs through it and it works flawlessly. Shoots nice groups with the slugs as well. One thing I love is that it shoots to point of aim!!! I added a little flashlight mount and a fiber optic front sight and hope and pray it will never have to be used for what it is intended.