The Phoenix Rising Sledge Hammer 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 685-grain Hollow Point Slug is built for shooters who want maximum kinetic impact from their platform. A classic downside to standard 12-gauge slugs is inconsistent expansion, which causes them to zip clean through a target, leaving behind wasted energy and dangerous over-penetration. This heavy-duty round eliminates that flaw by packing a massive 685-grain slug with a deep-cavity hollow point, designed to flatten out immediately and dump its entire energy payload into the target.
The technical advantage is found in its specialized mass-to-velocity balancing and flight stabilization. Traveling at a controlled 1,175 FPS, this high-mass slug relies on hydraulic pressure inside its deep hollow point to force rapid, violent mushrooming upon impact. This immediate increase in surface area stops the slug perfectly within the target, maximizing terminal energy transfer. Furthermore, the slug features exterior rifling and built-in stabilizing fins that induce rotational spin, providing outstanding accuracy out of smoothbore or rifled barrels.
Engineered with premium propellants and a specialized low-friction coating, the Sledge Hammer maintains uniform internal pressures and smooth cycling. The protective coating slashes lead fouling in your bore, ensuring repeatable accuracy and positive extraction shot after shot. Housed in a uniform 2-3/4" hull, this heavy-hitting load is optimized for flawless performance across tactical pump-action and traditional break-action shotguns when raw stopping power is non-negotiable.
Key Benefits
- Deep-Cavity Hollow Point: Triggers rapid, immediate expansion upon contact to maximize close-range tissue disruption and eliminate over-penetration.
- Massive 685-Grain Payload: Delivers incredible crushing mass and total kinetic energy transfer, making it lethal against large game or aggressive threats.
- Integrated Stabilizing Fins: Exterior rifling and molded fins induce flight rotation for match-grade accuracy out of both smoothbore and rifled shotgun barrels.
- Low-Friction Bore Coating: Advanced protective coating eliminates barrel lead fouling, ensuring consistent velocities and cleaner operation.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: 12 Gauge | 1,175 FPS | ~2,100 ft-lbs (Estimated Muzzle Energy)
- Projectile: Heavyweight 685 Grain | Deep-Cavity Hollow Point (HP) | Finned & Coated Lead Slug
- Cycling: Roll-Crimped Hull | Non-Corrosive Primer | Smoothbore & Rifled Shotgun Chambers
- Logistics: 3 Rounds | Premium Pack | Sledge Hammer Heavy Slug Series
- Dimensions: 2-3/4 in Shell Length | ~0.65 lbs | PR-SLEDGEHAMMER
- Application: Home Security | Large Game Hunting (Bear/Boar) | Close-Quarters Stopping Power
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Field-Proven Heavy Slug Grading
When terminal performance and mechanical reliability matter, the Sledge Hammer delivers a purpose-built solution with measurable ballistic advantages. Trust SMKW to supply rigorously engineered ammunition that meets real-world demands—secure your loadout with confidence.
