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title: "20 ga Deer (Slugs) Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "20 gauge rifled or sabot slug, 2¾\" or 3\". Single projectile. Not buckshot.. Shop 20 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY."
url: "https://www.jjarmoryny.com/hunting-ammo-20-gauge-deer"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
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# 20 ga Deer (Slugs) Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> 20 gauge rifled or sabot slug, 2¾" or 3". Single projectile. Not buckshot.. Shop 20 ga hunting ammo at JJ Armory in Riverhead, NY.

[ HUNTING AMMO // 20 GA ]

[ HUNTING AMMO // 20 GA ]

## 20 GAUGE · DEER (SLUGS)

What we recommend for Deer (Slugs) with a 20 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

What we recommend for Deer (Slugs) with a 20 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

[ 20 GA // DEER (SLUGS) ]

[ 20 GA // DEER (SLUGS) ]

RECOMMENDED SHOT

RECOMMENDED SHOT

20 gauge rifled or sabot slug, 2¾" or 3"

20 gauge rifled or sabot slug, 2¾" or 3"

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

Single projectile. Not buckshot.

Single projectile. Not buckshot.

WHY

WHY

20 gauge is the legal minimum for deer in New York and a proven slug-deer gauge if you use a slug made for your barrel (smooth vs rifled).

20 gauge is the legal minimum for deer in New York and a proven slug-deer gauge if you use a slug made for your barrel (smooth vs rifled).

Buckshot is not legal for deer in New York. Check current DEC rules for your WMU.

Buckshot is not legal for deer in New York. Check current DEC rules for your WMU.

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## IN STOCK AT JJ ARMORY

These are the 20 gauge slugs we have in stock: Winchester Super-X rifled slug and Federal Trophy Copper sabot. Not buckshot — buckshot is not legal for deer in New York.

These are the 20 gauge slugs we have in stock: Winchester Super-X rifled slug and Federal Trophy Copper sabot. Not buckshot — buckshot is not legal for deer in New York.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.
