As firearms became specialized and differentiated, shotguns were still able to fire round balls though rifled muskets were far more accurate and effective. Single projectiles were used for larger game, though shot could be loaded as needed for small game and birds. In the early development of firearms, smooth-bored barrels were not differentiated to fire either single or multiple projectiles. Slugs differ from round-ball lead projectiles in that they are stabilized in some manner. Most shotgun slugs are designed to be fired through a cylinder bore or an improved cylinder choke, rifled choke tubes, or fully rifled bores. The first effective modern shotgun slug was introduced by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1898, and his design remains in use today. ![]() Slugs are designed for hunting large game, self-defense, and other uses. ![]() A modern shotgun slug is a heavy projectile made of lead, copper, or other material and fired from a shotgun.
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