Federal Premium TruBall Rifled Slug
Federal Premium's TruBall Rifled Slug earns a best-in-class spot for its consistent manufacturing tolerances and reliable terminal performance, making it a top choice for hunters who prioritize one-shot effectiveness. Compared with the others on this list, TruBall leans toward premium pricing but delivers tighter groupings and predictable penetration that justify the cost for many serious shooters. Its balance of accuracy and build quality makes it a go-to when range and repeatability matter most in shotgun slug applications.
Tight groups — zippy
Flat trajectory — dead-on
Tight groups — zippy
Flat trajectory — dead-on
Review Summary
"Buyers consistently praise the Federal Premium TruBall Rifled Slug for its tight, predictable accuracy and reliable terminal performance over many shots, with many hunters calling it a premium, go-to slug despite a slightly higher price."
Controlled recoil — comfy
Rifled-slug design built for consistent accuracy from rifled shotgun barrels
Controlled recoil — comfy
Rifled-slug design built for consistent accuracy from rifled shotgun barrels
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Federal Premium's TruBall Rifled Slug earns a best-in-class spot for its consistent manufacturing tolerances and reliable terminal performance, making it a top choice for hunters who prioritize one-shot effectiveness. Compared with the others on this list, TruBall leans toward premium pricing but delivers tighter groupings and predictable penetration that justify the cost for many serious shooters. Its balance of accuracy and build quality makes it a go-to when range and repeatability matter most in shotgun slug applications.
Tight groups — zippy
Flat trajectory — dead-on
Controlled recoil — comfy
Rifled-slug design built for consistent accuracy from rifled shotgun barrels
Premium manufacturing with tight weight tolerances and reliable ballistics
Tight groups — zippy
Flat trajectory — dead-on
Controlled recoil — comfy
Rifled-slug design built for consistent accuracy from rifled shotgun barrels
Premium manufacturing with tight weight tolerances and reliable ballistics
$25-40 CAD
Remington Slugger Rifled Slug
The Remington Slugger holds its place as a practical, budget-conscious option that still delivers dependable performance for everyday hunting and control at typical slug ranges. While it may not match the premium consistency of the TruBall or the aerodynamic advantages of Hornady's SST, its lower price and broad availability make it a smart cost-to-performance choice for shooters who want dependable hits without premium cost. Remington’s long distribution network also means easy sourcing compared with some specialty offerings.
Consistent velocity — steady
Deep penetration — powerhouse
Consistent velocity — steady
Deep penetration — powerhouse
Review Summary
"Remington Slugger Rifled Slug is widely regarded as a solid, affordable workhorse with good accuracy and dependable performance across many uses, though some users note occasional variability compared with premium brands."
Rugged construction — old-school
Traditional lead rifled slug known for simple, proven performance
Rugged construction — old-school
Traditional lead rifled slug known for simple, proven performance
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The Remington Slugger holds its place as a practical, budget-conscious option that still delivers dependable performance for everyday hunting and control at typical slug ranges. While it may not match the premium consistency of the TruBall or the aerodynamic advantages of Hornady's SST, its lower price and broad availability make it a smart cost-to-performance choice for shooters who want dependable hits without premium cost. Remington’s long distribution network also means easy sourcing compared with some specialty offerings.
Consistent velocity — steady
Deep penetration — powerhouse
Rugged construction — old-school
Traditional lead rifled slug known for simple, proven performance
Predictable point of impact and stable flight from rifled barrels
Consistent velocity — steady
Deep penetration — powerhouse
Rugged construction — old-school
Traditional lead rifled slug known for simple, proven performance
Predictable point of impact and stable flight from rifled barrels
$20-35 CAD
Winchester Super-X Rifled Slug
Winchester Super-X strikes a middle ground between price and performance, offering solid accuracy and terminal energy that suit general hunting and defensive applications. Compared to Remington it is often a step up in consistency, and while it does not feature Hornady’s specialized tipped design it undercuts some premium options on price while remaining more refined than entry-level slugs. Its reputation for reliability and wide dealer presence make it a dependable market choice for many shooters.
High energy — punchy
Reliable accuracy — sure-shot
High energy — punchy
Reliable accuracy — sure-shot
Review Summary
"Winchester Super-X Rifled Slug earns consistent praise for dependable performance, good accuracy from rifled barrels, and strong terminal results; reviewers find it a reliable, widely available choice for hunting and range use."
Trusted pedigree — classic
Engineered for straight, stable trajectory from rifled shotgun barrels
Trusted pedigree — classic
Engineered for straight, stable trajectory from rifled shotgun barrels
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Winchester Super-X strikes a middle ground between price and performance, offering solid accuracy and terminal energy that suit general hunting and defensive applications. Compared to Remington it is often a step up in consistency, and while it does not feature Hornady’s specialized tipped design it undercuts some premium options on price while remaining more refined than entry-level slugs. Its reputation for reliability and wide dealer presence make it a dependable market choice for many shooters.
High energy — punchy
Reliable accuracy — sure-shot
Trusted pedigree — classic
Engineered for straight, stable trajectory from rifled shotgun barrels
Balanced accuracy and terminal energy suited to hunting applications
High energy — punchy
Reliable accuracy — sure-shot
Trusted pedigree — classic
Engineered for straight, stable trajectory from rifled shotgun barrels
Balanced accuracy and terminal energy suited to hunting applications
$22-38 CAD
Hornady SST Shotgun Slug
Hornady’s SST shotgun slug stands out for its aerodynamic polymer tip and sectional design that provide a flatter trajectory and extended effective range relative to conventional rifled slugs. Though typically priced higher than Winchester or Remington, its technical edge in ballistics and retained energy makes it the preferred option for hunters seeking maximum downrange performance. When comparing to the Federal TruBall, Hornady leans more heavily on long-range terminal performance, while TruBall emphasizes tight consistency at typical slug distances.
Aerodynamic profile — pointy
Rapid expansion — boom
Aerodynamic profile — pointy
Rapid expansion — boom
Review Summary
"Hornady SST Shotgun Slug is frequently highlighted for excellent long-range accuracy and superior terminal performance, with many experienced shooters calling it a top-tier hunting slug despite a premium price."
Superior flatness — flyer
Polymer-tipped, aerodynamic slug designed for controlled expansion and higher BC
Superior flatness — flyer
Polymer-tipped, aerodynamic slug designed for controlled expansion and higher BC
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Hornady’s SST shotgun slug stands out for its aerodynamic polymer tip and sectional design that provide a flatter trajectory and extended effective range relative to conventional rifled slugs. Though typically priced higher than Winchester or Remington, its technical edge in ballistics and retained energy makes it the preferred option for hunters seeking maximum downrange performance. When comparing to the Federal TruBall, Hornady leans more heavily on long-range terminal performance, while TruBall emphasizes tight consistency at typical slug distances.
Aerodynamic profile — pointy
Rapid expansion — boom
Superior flatness — flyer
Polymer-tipped, aerodynamic slug designed for controlled expansion and higher BC
Optimized for deep penetration and retained energy at extended slug ranges
Aerodynamic profile — pointy
Rapid expansion — boom
Superior flatness — flyer
Polymer-tipped, aerodynamic slug designed for controlled expansion and higher BC
Optimized for deep penetration and retained energy at extended slug ranges
$30-50 CAD
Challenger Magnum Slug
The Challenger Magnum Slug positions itself as a high-energy, value-oriented choice, offering heavier payloads and stout terminal performance for large game or adverse-field conditions. It typically undercuts the premium brands on price while delivering pronounced knockdown power, though with increased recoil and a tradeoff in flatness of trajectory compared with Hornady’s SST. For shooters prioritizing raw power and economical bulk purchases, Challenger represents a compelling market leader in the magnum slug segment.
Hard-hitting — magnum
Long-range punch — reach
Hard-hitting — magnum
Long-range punch — reach
Review Summary
"Challenger Magnum Slug is seen as a budget-friendly option that works adequately for casual range use and short-range hunting, but reviewers report more shot-to-shot variability and less consistent accuracy than name-brand slugs."
Value-oriented — friendly
Loaded to magnum velocities to maximize downrange energy and penetration
Value-oriented — friendly
Loaded to magnum velocities to maximize downrange energy and penetration
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The Challenger Magnum Slug positions itself as a high-energy, value-oriented choice, offering heavier payloads and stout terminal performance for large game or adverse-field conditions. It typically undercuts the premium brands on price while delivering pronounced knockdown power, though with increased recoil and a tradeoff in flatness of trajectory compared with Hornady’s SST. For shooters prioritizing raw power and economical bulk purchases, Challenger represents a compelling market leader in the magnum slug segment.
Hard-hitting — magnum
Long-range punch — reach
Value-oriented — friendly
Loaded to magnum velocities to maximize downrange energy and penetration
Designed as a heavy, high-energy slug for larger game or longer shots
Hard-hitting — magnum
Long-range punch — reach
Value-oriented — friendly
Loaded to magnum velocities to maximize downrange energy and penetration
Designed as a heavy, high-energy slug for larger game or longer shots
$20-40 CAD