Paraklese Technologies 12 gauge 2 3/4” Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot Slug (50 rd loose)

Paraklese Technologies 12 gauge armor piercing discarding sabot slugs are a specialty shotgun loading for serious enthusiasts, supplied as 50 loose rounds in 2 3/4 inch shells. This is ammunition from well outside the ordinary birdshot and buckshot aisle, and it exists because a segment of shotgunners has always wanted to see what a smoothbore can be pushed to do. The discarding sabot slug is a prime example of that breed.

Fifty rounds in a loose pack means you are stocked for extended sessions rather than rationing a five round box. That alone separates this listing from most specialty ammunition offers.

How the Paraklese Technologies 12 Gauge Sabot Slug Works

The sabot concept is straightforward. A carrier grips the bore when the shell fires and then falls away in flight, freeing the sub caliber projectile to continue downrange on its own.

That arrangement lets a smaller diameter projectile be launched from a larger bore, with the sabot handling the job of sealing and engaging the barrel. It is a well established idea in ballistics, and seeing it applied inside a 2 3/4 inch shotgun hull is part of what makes this loading interesting to collectors and experimenters.

Paraklese Technologies 12 gauge specialty loadings have earned a following precisely because they go places factory buckshot never does. This is a range curiosity and a collector item, not a general purpose hunting or defensive round.

What the Pack Includes

The details below are the ones that determine whether this listing suits your gun, your range and your state.

• 50 rounds supplied loose rather than in retail boxes
• 12 gauge chambering in the widely supported 2 3/4 inch shell length
• Armor piercing discarding sabot slug projectile design
• Sabot carrier separates in flight, releasing the sub caliber projectile
• Quantity suited to extended range sessions rather than a single demonstration
• Illegal in AK, HI, CA, NY, IL, MA and DC, and cannot ship to them

Specifications and What They Mean at the Range

The 2 3/4 inch shell length keeps these compatible with the widest range of 12 gauge chambers, which is a deliberate choice rather than an accident. Almost any 12 gauge that accepts standard length shells is a candidate, though you should always confirm your own barrel markings first.

Loose pack means exactly that: rounds arrive without individual retail boxes, which is how bulk specialty ammunition is normally supplied. Transfer them to a labelled ammunition box or a divided case so a Paraklese Technologies 12 gauge sabot slug never gets mixed in with your ordinary target loads by mistake.

Because a sabot separates in flight, keep bystanders and equipment well behind and to the side of the firing line. Discarded carriers do not travel far, but they do travel, and that is worth planning around.

Use, Storage and Legal Restrictions

Fire these only on a range or private property where the backstop is genuinely appropriate for slugs. A slug carries far more energy and far more penetration than birdshot, so the berm that handles your clay target loads may not be the right answer here.

Store the rounds cool, dry and clearly separated from other ammunition, and keep your case protected from moisture. Range bags, ammunition cases and storage that will keep this loading organized are available across our apparel and gear selection.

Please take note of the legal restrictions on this product. It is illegal in AK, HI, CA, NY, IL, MA and DC, and we cannot ship it to those states and districts. It is your responsibility to know your state and local laws before ordering specialty ammunition of any kind, and many ranges have their own rules about slugs.

For everyone else, Paraklese Technologies 12 gauge discarding sabot slugs are a rare chance to stock a truly uncommon loading. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.