Also note that actually, most of the sabots do NOT travel faster than the Foster slugs. Indeed, most of the sabot slugs are one once, same as most of the Foster slugs. Spectre is absolutely correct that they have a better sectional density. They also have a superior ballistic coefficient, which allows greater stability at longer ranges. The sabot does a nice job of engaging the rifling, too. Winchester quotes some of the higher velocities for ANY slugs, with their standard Foster slug.
The neatest thing about the Brennekes is that they have such a sharp cutting edge, and they are so stable out of smooth bores, with their attatched wad. Truly, they started the trend, 50 years ago or better.
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Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap?
Matt
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