HRNDY CL 12GA 2.75 FTX 300GR 5/100

Description

The Hornady Custom Lite slug load is built around a single problem: getting effective slug performance out of a smoothbore shotgun while keeping recoil manageable enough that follow-up shots stay on target. That matters most to hunters who run a field gun rather than a dedicated slug gun, and to anyone who finds standard 12-gauge slug loads punishing to shoot repeatedly.

The projectile is Hornady’s FTX, a polymer-tipped slug designed to initiate expansion reliably at the velocities a slug reaches at hunting distances. The tip also serves a secondary purpose — it keeps the slug stable and protects the nose through the shell and during feeding, which matters in a pump or semi-auto running a smooth bore. At 300 grains, the slug carries enough mass to transfer substantial energy at realistic deer hunting ranges without requiring a magnum charge behind it.

The Custom Lite designation reflects a deliberate reduction in propellant load compared to standard 2¾” slug offerings. Less powder means lower chamber pressure and a softer push rather than the sharp recoil spike of a full-power load — the difference is most noticeable in a lighter field gun where there is less mass to absorb the impulse. The trade-off is a lower muzzle velocity, which narrows the effective range compared to a full-power slug, so this load rewards shooters who know their distances and pick shots accordingly.

Each box contains five rounds. This is a slug load intended for rifled-sabot or smoothbore use — check Hornady’s documentation for your specific barrel type to confirm suitability before hunting.