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Product Overview
Hornady’s American Whitetail series is designed for smooth-bore shotguns, offering deep penetration and controlled expansion. The 1-ounce foster-style rifled slug ensures consistent accuracy and reliable terminal ballistics. With a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps, this load delivers flat trajectories and effective energy transfer.
Product Information
Gauge: 12
Shell Length: 2.75 inches
Slug Type: Rifled Foster-Style Slug
Slug Weight: 1 ounce
Muzzle Velocity: 1600 fps
Muzzle Energy: 2484 ft-lbs
Casing: Plastic
Package Quantity: 5 rounds per box
Case Quantity: 100 rounds (20 boxes per case)
Intended Use: Deer hunting and personal defense
Brand Overview
Hornady was founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady, who saw a need for accurate, deadly, and dependable bullets for shooters and hunters. Based in Grand Island, Nebraska, Hornady has grown into one of the largest independent ammunition manufacturers in the world. The company pioneered innovative bullet designs, including the XTP, FTX, and ELD-X lines, and played a key role in developing high-performance cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor and .17 HMR. Hornady remains committed to precision engineering, rigorous quality control, and continuous innovation, ensuring shooters get the best possible performance from their ammunition.
