What maximum effective range do saboted slugs typically provide?

Saboted slugs are designed to be fired from smoothbore guns and utilize a plastic sabot that encases a smaller diameter projectile, allowing for greater accuracy and higher velocities compared to traditional slugs. The maximum effective range for saboted slugs is generally considered to be around 150 yards. This is due to their ability to maintain accuracy and sufficient energy at that distance.

Beyond this range, factors such as bullet drop, wind resistance, and loss of velocity can significantly affect performance, making shots more difficult and less reliable. This makes 150 yards the optimal distance for effective use of saboted slugs, balancing precision and terminal ballistics, while still allowing for effective targeting of game animals. Understanding this range is essential for ethical hunting practices, ensuring that hunters make clean and humane shots.