Hornady SST 12ga 2.75", 300gr SST Slug, 5rd Box

Hornady SST 12 Gauge 2-3/4-Inch 300 Gr FTX Slug Ammunition

Hornady SST 12 Gauge slug ammunition combines a 2-3/4-inch shotshell with a 300 grain FTX projectile and patented Flex Tip technology. This exact 5-round box is Hornady item 8623, UPC 090255386233. It is a specialized hunting load engineered for fully rifled shotgun barrels, providing a sophisticated projectile profile, controlled expansion mechanism, and accuracy potential that extends well beyond traditional close-range slug performance.

The pointed FTX projectile is shaped to improve ballistic efficiency and maintain a flatter trajectory than blunt conventional slugs. The soft polymer Flex Tip sits at the nose of the projectile and is driven into the bullet on impact to initiate expansion. For slug-gun hunters, this design brings together useful downrange velocity, a precise aiming profile, and hard-hitting terminal energy from a rifled-barrel platform.

Build the slug gun around the correct ammunition and barrel configuration. Confirm the shotgun has a fully rifled barrel, establish a verified zero, and purchase this 5-round box of Hornady SST slugs at BattleHawk Armory.

300 Grain FTX Projectile with Flex Tip Expansion

The 300 grain FTX projectile uses a sharp nose profile to increase ballistic coefficient and reduce drag in flight. That aerodynamic shape helps the slug retain velocity and follow a flatter path, giving the shooter a more usable trajectory as distance increases. It also creates a more precise visual relationship between the aiming point and expected impact than a less efficient, rapidly slowing projectile.

At impact, the Flex Tip is designed to compress into the projectile and initiate expansion. The system is intended to deliver decisive energy transfer while maintaining the accuracy and trajectory benefits of the pointed FTX profile. Shot placement, impact velocity, target angle, and intervening material still affect terminal performance, so the load should be zeroed and evaluated in the exact shotgun used for hunting.

Rifled-Barrel Accuracy for Extended Slug Distances

Hornady SST shotgun slugs are designed for use in fully rifled barrels only. The rifling stabilizes the projectile in flight and is essential to the accuracy system. This is not a smoothbore rifled-slug load, and it should not be selected for a shotgun solely because the chamber accepts 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch shells.

The SST line is engineered to deliver sub-2-inch groups at 100 yards and true 200-yard accuracy when paired with a suitable rifled slug gun and a properly established zero. Those figures describe the product's performance design, not a guarantee from every firearm. Barrel condition, twist, chamber, sighting system, shooter technique, environmental conditions, and ammunition lot all influence practical group size and point of impact.

Hard-Hitting 12 Gauge Energy

The 12 Gauge 300 grain FTX slug carries a listed 1793 ft-lb of energy at 100 yards. That retained energy, combined with the expanding Flex Tip design, makes the load a high-performance option for hunters who need a dedicated rifled-barrel slug rather than general-purpose target ammunition.

Energy alone does not determine field results. The shooter should verify trajectory, maintain an ethical distance appropriate to the firearm and conditions, and place the projectile accurately. A solid rest, correctly mounted optic, repeatable cheek position, and confirmed zero are central to realizing the load's precision potential.

Five-Round Box for Zeroing and Hunting

This listing contains five loaded shotshells. The compact box is suited to hunters who need ammunition for a final zero check, trajectory confirmation, or field use without purchasing a larger case quantity. Because slug guns can show meaningful point-of-impact changes between loads, zero with this exact Hornady SST configuration rather than assuming another 12 Gauge slug will strike at the same location.

Inspect each shell before loading, keep the ammunition dry and protected from excessive heat, and follow the shotgun maker's instructions for chamber length and ammunition type. The shotgun must accept 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch shells and use a fully rifled barrel appropriate for this load.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hornady
• Product Line: SST Slugs
• Manufacturer Item Number: 8623
• UPC: 090255386233
• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Shell Length: 2-3/4 inches
• Projectile Weight: 300 grains
• Projectile Type: FTX expanding slug
• Tip Technology: Flex Tip
• Barrel Requirement: Fully rifled barrel only
• Listed Energy at 100 Yards: 1793 ft-lb
• Rounds Per Box: 5
• Primary Application: Hunting with a rifled slug gun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hornady SST slugs be fired through a smoothbore barrel?

This load is designed for fully rifled shotgun barrels only. Do not treat it as a conventional smoothbore rifled slug. Confirm barrel type, chamber length, and ammunition approval in the shotgun owner's manual.

How many rounds are in this Hornady SST package?

This listing is for one box containing five 12 Gauge 2-3/4-inch 300 grain FTX slug rounds.

What does the Flex Tip do?

The polymer Flex Tip supports an aerodynamic nose profile in flight and is designed to compress into the projectile at impact to initiate expansion.

What accuracy is the SST slug designed to provide?

The SST slug line is engineered for sub-2-inch groups at 100 yards and 200-yard accuracy from an appropriate fully rifled slug gun. Actual results depend on the firearm, optic, zero, ammunition lot, conditions, and shooter.

How much energy does the 12 Gauge 300 grain FTX retain at 100 yards?

The listed retained energy is 1793 ft-lb at 100 yards.

Purchase Hornady SST 12 Gauge 300 Gr FTX slugs at BattleHawk Armory. Confirm fully rifled barrel compatibility and add this professional-grade 5-round hunting load to a properly zeroed slug gun.