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Thread: Are Remington Sluggers in 12 gauge a viable load for LE/self defense?

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    Very Pro Dentist Chuck Haggard's Avatar
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    Not sure where the idea came from that Foster style slugs are a poor choice. Foster style slugs tend to crush a human target. Having a "bullet" that expands to 1 1/2", and often fragments into 2-3 pieces, penetrates as well as your very best bonded JHP pistol ammo, and has a massive temp cavity (think 6-8" across) would explain why slugs work so well.

    They work less well than slugs built for high penetration on targets like bears or cars, but they still work pretty good.
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    Foster style slugs act a lot like old style musket balls and minnie balls from the early to mid 1800's--big holes in soft tissue. However, if you need to penetrate something like a vehicle or large aggressive animal, then a more robust slug which offers superior penetration (like a Brenneke) is a much better option...
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