Hornady 8623 SST – 12 Gauge 2.75" | FTX Slug Shot
If you're running a fully rifled barrel, the Hornady 8623 SST 12 Gauge 2.75" FTX Slug is the load that makes your slug gun perform like a centerfire rifle. Combining a traditional lead-core slug with Hornady's SST bullet design and Flex Tip technology, this round delivers sub-3" groups at 100 yards and up to 1,793 foot-pounds of energy in 12 gauge — making it the reigning benchmark in slug states for hunters who demand precision and knockdown power from a shotgun platform.
Key Features
- SST FTX Bullet Design: Hornady's Super Shock Tip (SST) profile with Flex Tip technology delivers quick, reliable expansion on impact — even at reduced velocities at the far end of slug range
- Sub-3" Groups at 100 Yards: Engineered for fully rifled barrels to deliver rifle-like accuracy from a 12 gauge platform — the standard by which slug accuracy is measured
- Up to 1,793 ft-lbs of Energy: Massive terminal energy delivery for clean, ethical kills on whitetail and large game at slug hunting distances
- Lead-Core Construction: Traditional lead core maximizes weight and momentum for deep penetration and reliable energy transfer through the target
- Hornady Quality Standards: Every round loaded to tight tolerances for consistent velocity, reliable ignition, and shot-to-shot accuracy
Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Shell Length: 2.75"
- Projectile: FTX Slug (SST Lead Core)
- Rounds Per Box: 5
- Item #: 8623
- Manufacturer: Hornady
Built for slug hunters running fully rifled barrels who want the tightest groups and the most terminal energy their platform can deliver, the Hornady SST 8623 is the load that turned slug guns into serious long-range deer rifles. If you're in a slug state, this is the standard.