The Phoenix Rising Sledge Hammer .410 Bore 2-1/2" 200-grain Hollow Point Slug is built for shooters who want maximum stopping power from their shotguns or defensive revolvers. A common limitation with standard .410 slugs is a lack of projectile mass and erratic expansion, which can lead to poor energy transfer and over-penetration. This load completely changes that dynamic by packing a heavy 200-grain slug featuring a deep-cavity hollow point, designed specifically to crush targets with massive, immediate expansion on impact.
The technical advantage is found in its specialized aerodynamics and hollow point geometry. To overcome the accuracy issues common with sub-gauge slugs, this projectile features built-in 3-degree stabilizing fins that induce bullet rotation and stability—even when fired from a smoothbore barrel. Additionally, the slug is treated with a low-friction coating that reduces bore fouling and preserves velocity, while the deep hollow point uses hydraulic pressure to expand rapidly, dumping all of its kinetic energy into the target.
Exiting the muzzle at a stout 1,300 FPS, this heavy 200-grain finned slug generates an impressive 750 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The combination of stabilizing fins and a friction-reducing coating ensures predictable downrange trajectories and shot-to-shot consistency. With a clean-burning powder profile and precise hull dimensions, it delivers smooth mechanical feeding and flawless extraction in both traditional .410 shotgun chambers and defensive revolver cylinders.
Key Benefits
- Deep-Cavity Hollow Point: Engineered to use immense hydraulic pressure for rapid, reliable expansion while eliminating over-penetration risks.
- Integrated Stabilizing Fins: Molded 3-degree fins induce flight rotation to deliver match-grade accuracy out of smoothbore or rifled barrels.
- Low-Friction Bore Coating: Advanced exterior coating minimizes lead fouling in your barrel and revolver cylinders for cleaner, more consistent performance.
- Heavyweight Kinetic Impact: High-mass 200-grain slug hammers targets with 750 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for devastating close-quarters stopping power.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .410 Bore | 1,300 FPS | ~750 ft-lbs
- Projectile: 200 Grain | Deep-Cavity Hollow Point (HP) | Finned & Coated Lead Slug
- Cycling: Roll-Crimped Hull | Non-Corrosive Primer | Shotgun Chambers & Defensive Revolvers
- Logistics: 5 Rounds | Individual Box | Sledge Hammer Premium Slug Series
- Dimensions: ~2.5 in Shell Length | ~0.24 lbs | PR-.410 SLEDGEHAMMER
- Application: Personal Defense | Close-Quarters Protection | Whitetail / Medium Game Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Handgun/Shotgun Dual-Purpose Grade
When performance margins matter in sub-gauge platforms, the Phoenix Rising Sledge Hammer delivers measurable ballistic advantages. Secure dependable specialty ammunition from SMKW, your trusted source for technically vetted, high-performance loads.