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Super-Dave · March 3, 2008, 07:45 AM

Why are shotgun slugs "foster/Brennake" shaped they way they are?

Why not just have a .65" round ball in the shell in stead of the flat headed slug? I would think they would weigh about the same and the ball would be more aerodynamic and more accurate and probably penetrate deeper.

March 3, 2008, 07:45 AM	#1
Super-Dave Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 795	Stupid shotgun question... Why are shotgun slugs "foster/Brennake" shaped they way they are? Why not just have a .65" round ball in the shell in stead of the flat headed slug? I would think they would weigh about the same and the ball would be more aerodynamic and more accurate and probably penetrate deeper.