Black Aces Tactical High Velocity 12 Gauge Slugs

Black Aces Tactical produces these high-velocity 12-gauge rifled slugs as an affordable option for smoothbore shotguns, suited for home defense, tactical use, or hunting (e.g., deer in slug-permitted areas).

Key Specs Clarification

Your listed specifications match Black Aces Tactical’s official product listings (with minor velocity variations across sellers: often 1600–1650 fps).

• Slug (projectile) weight: 1 oz (437.5 grains) — this is the standard for most 12-gauge Foster-style rifled slugs.
• “Grain weight: 28 gr.”: This refers to the powder (propellant) charge, not the slug itself. Some listings awkwardly phrase it as “1 oz/28 gr slug,” but 28 grains is the powder load driving the high velocity. This labeling can be confusing, but the actual projectile is 1 oz.

These are 2.75″ shells with zinc-plated steel bases for corrosion resistance, roll-crimped, and designed for reliable feeding in many pump or semi-auto shotguns.

• GRAIN WEIGHT: 28 gr.
• SHELL WEIGHT: 1 oz
• SHELL LENGTH: 2 ¾”
• BRASS HEIGHT: Standard
• GAUGE: 12
• FEET PER SECOND: 1600 fps
• QUANTITY PER BOX: 10rds
• QUANTITY PER CASE: 200rds

Reviews and Notes

User feedback is generally positive for value and accuracy (e.g., tight groups at 50 yards in Remington 870s), with reliable cycling in guns like the Benelli M4. However, some report extraction issues or stuck casings in Mossberg pumps (possibly due to hull swelling from the hot load or the steel base). It’s best in smoothbores—avoid full chokes or rifled barrels.

Sold in 10-round boxes or 200-round cases, it’s a budget-friendly high-velocity option compared to name brands. If you’re looking for consistent performance on a budget, it’s well-regarded by many.