r/canadaguns • u/Agile-Delay-8770 • Apr 02 '26

Gun and gear reviews Shotgun Slug selection

Looking for some cheap ish shotgun slugs for range practice so nothing like federal but also don’t want it to severely gunk up the inside of my gun like I hear with some cheaper options.

Anyone know of some good ones that fit the description?

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u/kammerlader Apr 03 '26

These days I'll only ever buy Challenger shells. The overall length seems to be a bit shorter than other commercial brands so it always helps with ejection and never compromises extraction. This is especially handy in older guns that only have a 2-3/4" chamber that tend to hang up on other brands.

Their 2-3/4" magnum slugs are always a good time at the range. They make a hell of a bark without pounding too badly and seem pretty consistent across the shotguns I've used them in.

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u/GreenMan165 Apr 03 '26

I will give Challenger a similar shout as someone with a bunch of 2 3/4" chambers, they are pretty consistent and don't shove a beach blanket's worth of crimp down into the shell which is nice.