When you see five slugs in your vegetable garden, you get upset. But when you see a box of five slugs for sale on CheaperThanDirt.com, you rejoice – *especially* when they are Panzer Defense brand, which means they are made in Spain by shotshell virtuoso RIO.

This shell makes a big impact on its target. By tossing its 1-ounce slug at a muzzle velocity of 1,650 fps, it can easily strike with energy roughly comparable to that of a .308 Winchester. Aside from its rifling (which allows it to squeeze safely through choke tubes), the slug is a mostly unremarkable big hunk of lead.

Panzer designs this ammo for smooth operation in semi-automatic shotguns (such as the very ones they manufacture in Turkey). Shooters who prefer high heads will be pleased to see what these shells have going on. This certainly isn’t low-recoil ammo, but that just means it’s more fun.

5 Round Case

Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: PD12SLUG
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Shell Length: 2-3/4"
Weight: 1 oz
Rounds: 5 Per Box
Shot Type: Rifled Slug
Muzzle Velocity: 1650 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2645 ft lbs
Uses: Hunting, Defense, Target