Heavy Field Short Magnum 12 / 2 3/4”
Features:
- Original BRENNEKE “Emerald” Slug with newly developed, unique, patented B.E.T.® wad
- Good accuracy: less then 2” (5 rounds) at 50 yards
- Flat trajectory
- Superb knockdown power
- Excellent penetration
Specifications:
- Weight: 1 1/4 oz.
- Barrel: All types
- Range: Up to 100 yards
- Game: Large / deer sized
- Optimum Distance for Sighting in: 90 yards
- Distance: Muzzle, Velocity: 1476 feet/second, Energy: 2538 ft. lbs, Bullet Path: -2.0"
- Distance: 25 Yards, Velocity: 1310 feet/second, Energy: 2000 ft. lbs, Bullet Path: +0.4"
- Distance: 50 Yards, Velocity: 1174 feet/second, Energy: 1606 ft. lbs, Bullet Path: +1.5"
- Distance: 75 Yards, Velocity: 1075 feet/second, Energy: 1346 ft. lbs, Bullet Path: +1.0"
- Distance: 100 Yards, Velocity: 1002 feet/second, Energy: 1170 ft. lbs, Bullet Path: -1.4"
12 Gauge 2 3/4" (Per 5)
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
