I was going to buy an ultra powered handgun because where i hunt in northern wisc for deer and bear the shots are short and the woods are tight. Went with a 12 gauge this year(it was a temp choice as I saved my pennies). I doubt I'll be switching, awesome knockdown with beirneke super sabor 2 3/4 slugs. wonder what the ballistics (speed/vel-ft lbs energy-trajectory is on that round out of an 18.5 inch bbl. can anyone help/

Try their website? Should be info there. :)

http://www.brenneke.com

I did that and the super sabot is not listed or available in the ballistic table they provide. Also my Deutsch is poor and I doubt any of the info is related to an 18.5" bbl. wonder if anyone has info on a 3" super sabot from a short rifled barrell.

Super Magnum 12 / 3” (Gold)
Weight: 1 3/8 oz.
Barrel: rifled only
Range: 100 + yards
Game: large / dangerous



Original BRENNEKE Slug “Gold” with patented plastic wad
superb accuracy: less then 3” (5 rounds) at 100 yards
flat trajectory
very powerful
special coating to reduce lead fouling in barrel
superb knockdown power
broad ribs for optimum guidance in the barrel

Distance
(yards) Velocity
(feet/sec.) Energy
(ft. lbs.) Bullet path
(inch)
Muzzle 1502 3014 - 2.0
25 1295 2241 + 0.4
50 1136 1724 + 1.6
75 1030 1418 + 1.0
100 955 1219 - 1.5

Optimum Distance for Sighting in: 88 yards

so it looks like the 12 gauge is the way to go, i cant see any of the super handguns matching this with a 1`3/8 oz projectile...

so it looks like the 12 gauge is the way to go, i cant see any of the super handguns matching this with a 1`3/8 oz projectile...


LOOKS like you got it sorted out! WISE Choice! I think I would carry some extra rounds close at hand in case the shotgun doesn't hold enough to finish the job! It's easy to make a drop pouch from a single piece of heavy leather with a snap closure to fit over a heavy gunbelt. I have one that holds five (5) 12 ga. shells and it's a comfort to have it with me when using a shotgun...

Even if you loose a little velocity by using the short barrel, you gotta' very effective close range load there that should take any Wisconsin DEER or BEAR! ;)

GOOD LUCK!

Thx all
looking for a sling and nice 3x scope for the 870 special purpose

IMO you should take a second "backup" gun with you if your hunting down bears. a .44 magnum is a great choice. you can let off more shots, at a charging bear with a revolver than with a shotgun (in most cases) and if it gets to point blank, the pistol is going to be better suited for self defence.

Thanks, BTW doesnt thet Brenneke slug sound an awful lot like the dixie terminator in performance?