The Federal Law Enforcement Tactical 12 Gauge Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug (2-3/4", 1 oz) is a duty-oriented shotgun slug load designed for smoothbore shotguns, combining a rifled hollow-point slug with performance data tailored to common law-enforcement testing protocols. It’s commonly identified by its blue shotshell hulls for quick visual differentiation from other duty loads.
Key Features
Hydra-Shok HP rifled slug: Hollow-point slug design intended to deliver expansion-focused performance while limiting unnecessary over-penetration compared with non-expanding slugs.
Smoothbore-friendly rifled profile: Rifled slug exterior is designed for use in smoothbore barrels (not a sabot slug).
Duty-style velocity class: Published muzzle velocity is tuned for tactical use where controllability and repeatability matter.
Blue hull identification: Blue shotshell hulls provide quick visual confirmation for duty loading and administrative handling.
Specifications
SKU: LE127RS
Gauge: 12.
Shell length: 2-3/4 in (70 mm).
Slug type: Hydra-Shok HP (hollow point) rifled slug.
Slug weight: 1 oz (438 gr).
Test barrel length: 30 in.
Ballistic coefficient: 0.07.
Muzzle velocity: 1,300 fps.
Velocity at distance: 1,146 fps (25 yd), 1,040 fps (50 yd), 966 fps (75 yd), 909 fps (100 yd).
Muzzle energy: 1,643 ft-lb.
Energy at distance: 1,277 ft-lb (25 yd), 1,052 ft-lb (50 yd), 908 ft-lb (75 yd), 803 ft-lb (100 yd).
Wind drift: 0.7 in (25 yd), 2.7 in (50 yd), 5.7 in (75 yd), 9.6 in (100 yd) with a 10 mph crosswind.
Trajectory reference: 50 yd zero with 0.5 in sight height; +0.6 in (25 yd), 0.0 in (50 yd), -2.6 in (75 yd), -7.4 in (100 yd).
FBI-protocol outcome range: Reported penetration values span approximately 11.75–19.00 in depending on barrier condition.
Expansion/retained weight range: Reported expansion values span approximately 0.85–0.98 in, with retained weight varying widely by barrier condition.
Hull color: Blue.
Competing Items
Remington Managed-Recoil Slug 12 Gauge: Reduced-recoil-style rifled slug loads in similar duty/training roles.
Winchester Super-X Rifled Slug 12 Gauge: Mainstream rifled slug option widely available in 2-3/4" configurations.
Brenneke KO/USA slug 12 Gauge: Well-known solid slug designs used for duty, defense, and hunting crossover roles.
Hornady American Gunner Slug 12 Gauge: Defensive-oriented slug offerings in comparable performance categories.
Federal TruBall Rifled Slug 12 Gauge: Accuracy-focused smoothbore slug alternative within the same manufacturer’s ecosystem.
The Federal Law Enforcement Tactical 12 Gauge Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug (2-3/4", 1 oz) is a purpose-built duty slug option that blends a rifled hollow-point projectile with published external-ballistics and protocol-style performance data. Its blue-hull identification and tactical velocity class make it a straightforward fit for agencies and users standardizing a defensive slug load for smoothbore shotguns.
