This one is all slug, but with a twist. Winchester Super-X Xpert High-Velocity Steel, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Shot Shells, 1 1/8 oz., 250 Rounds Buyer's Club $151.99 Non-Member $159.99 Item not currently available for order The 18.5” barrel makes it compact and easy to maneuver. OK, so maybe if you ever feel under gunned with a shottie slug you’re fighting Godzilla, but, hey, it could happen. Throwing four projectiles instead of one seems to be an excellent way to catch at least part of your target at longer ranges, and in theory it should work. At three to four inches of penetration, the slug broke into three parts, each taking a different path through the gel block. The lowest I recorded zoomed by at 1,443 fps and the fastest clocked in at 1,458 fps. This 10 round box comes loaded with 12 gauge Winchester PDX1 Rifled Slug/00 Buckshot Defender shotshells. – Coleman 533, 424 Dual Fuel Reviews, Previous post: Glock to Army on SIG MHS Contract: Not So Fast, can i use the Winchester segmented rifled slugs in a smooth bore shotgun. The idea is that when the specially shaped and cut slug hits an organic target (liquid resistance), it breaks into three separate pieces. rifled slug a hard-hitting, tight-patterning combination. Winchester Super-X ammunition has developed a reputation as being hard hitting and reliable. None were thrown at 10 yards and closer. That’s not what this is. Tom McHale Literary assault dude writing guns & shooting books and articles. Here’s what happened. When I went to inspect the results, I found that the slug entered as one solid projectile, as intended, and traveled about three inches into the gel as a solid piece. If this had been a defensive shooting, those pellets could wound a person or cause property damage. You can also get a 20-gauge version. I would assume that the fragments don’t break into exactly identical pieces, so perhaps the other two were a little on the heavy side. Lord forbid you have to take a shot at someone at a different than optimum angle. Yes, that was pretty entertaining. Buck and ball loads have a pretty long history of success in the United States. I used a Benelli M4 and a Mossberg 590A1 for my tests. I was just thinking “Wow, does Winchester have a defense division again?” based on the headline. Rifled Slug/00 Buckshot, 10 Round Box. Great for pest and varmint control, too. Accuracy is excellent for the actual slugs. About the author: On impact, the entire block launched into the air a couple of feet due to the instantaneous and massive displacement of the Jello. Buckshot of the 00 variety is an excellent attitude adjustment load (other sizes may occasionally work, but their records are spotty), with most working well out to around 15 yards from an 18-inch cylinder choke barrel. This versatile 12 Gauge load was designed to combine the advantages of both slug and buckshot ammunition. That was entirely my fault, I was chasing speed and forgetting that accuracy matters more. The PDX1 load (which Winchester seems to be calling just Defender these days) is a bit different than the buck and ball load from way back when. The result was very impressive devastation on gelatin and other tough barriers. Designed to expand reliably and retain its mass through tough barriers, it quickly gained a reputation for consistent performance across a wide range of handgun calibers. The design is intended to launch these three chunks of lead in diverging directions through the remainder of the target. Upon firing, the slug maintains desired accuracy at various ranges. Think about that. Where are the other three pellets? – Coleman 533, 424 Dual Fuel Reviews, Glock to Army on SIG MHS Contract: Not So Fast. Columns, Each round showcases a distinctive black hull, a black oxide high-vase head and 3 pellets of Grex buffered 00 plated buckshot nested on top of a 1oz rifled slug. The Pellet to the far right could strike someone else. One pellet completely missed the Q target and hit the border. That’s a pretty good price for defensive slugs as far as I’m concerned. This one was a 16-inch long and six by six-inch wide and tall model. balls Muzzle Velocity: 750 FPS 12-Gauge Ammo Test Segmented Slug Showdown: Hexolit 32 vs … The result is the ideal, tight patterning personal defense load. The PDX1 load (which Winchester seems to be calling just Defender these days) is a bit different than the buck and ball load from way back when. Their spread seems to be unpredictable, and patterning the PDX1 load isn’t feasible. #00 buckshot ammunition. The term “fragmentation grenade” is not used anywhere in this article…, I damn sure wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of any of them. I’ve added an Urbino stock from Mesa Tactical. Over time, the PDX1 Defender family has expanded into rifle calibers and a series of innovative shotgun loads. (Travis Pike for TTAG). Specifications: – Gauge: 12 – Shell Length: 3″ – Slug Type: Rifled – Slug … Gauge: .410 Shell Length: 2 1/2" Shot Type: .41 cal FTX slug with 2 .35 cal. The pellets are plated, and I’d imagine its a must-have to prevent deformation when fired with the slug behind them. Winchester Ammunition in conjunctions with Vance’s Shooters Supply performed the demonstration to highlight the new Winchester Segmented Slug round. The only real use I can see is for invading Fallujah (or other battlegrounds) where errant pellets would be less of an issue. Winchester's PDX1 line of self-defense ammunition was initially tested by the FBI to measure its performance in real world scenarios. PDX1 12 12-gauge shells loaded with three Grex-buffered 00 buckshot pellets atop a 1-oz. Slugs are meant to be used beyond buckshot’s range. Be the first to review “Winchester PDX1 Defender 12GA 2.75-inch 1oz Slug 10Rds” Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a review. Assuming the other two fragments had similar residual energy, penetration of the fragments was about 16 inches. Once the slug penetrates a few inches, it transforms into three handgun-sized projectiles, each plotting its own course through the target. Accuracy * *The slugs hit the target, but the buckshot is unpredictable from about 15 yards and further. What's happening around Winchester, Kentucky. The pistol grip with shoulder stock offers a short length of pull, which also helps keep the overall package short and handy.