sighting in on By Steve Tracy
Kaviar Frangible 12-Gauge Shotgun Slugs SUMMARY
The Kaviar 26L Frangible 12-gauge shotgun slug from Century International Arms was found to perform exactly as touted. The slugs functioned perfectly in both pump and semi-auto shotguns chambered for 2 ¾-inch and 3-inch shells, regardless of choke. The slugs had knockdown power and were found to be quite accurate as well. From competition to law enforcement carry, these frangible slugs are safe indoors and on steel targets while also having devastating effects on threats.
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Dissecting a Kaviar 26L slug reveals the red plastic round that encapsulates the lead pellets.
Shotgun Slugs
Kaviar Frangible 12-Gauge
A frangible 12-gauge shotgun shell is equally at home on the range or on the street.
30 The Police Marksman May-Jun 2014
C
entury International Arms imports ammunition from the Latvian maker D Dupleks. The company began making shotgun slugs in the 1970s when Lat- via was part of the USSR. Shotguns were used for all kinds of hunting, from birds to waterfowl to bear. A slug was needed for larger game and D Dupleks came up with slugs that worked well.
For Indoor Range Training or Duty Carry Century off ers D Dupleks’ Kaviar 26L frangible shot- gun slugs in 2 ¾-inch 12 gauge shells. T ey claim that the shells will function in pump and semi-automatic shotguns and are suitable for use in any type of 12- gauge shotgun with all types of chokes. T ese rounds are designed for smooth bore weapons, but will also work in rifl ed barrels.
In addition to its amazing weapon compatibility, this frangible ammo fragments only after hitting its target, has limited penetration for use in urban areas, transfers a large amount of its energy to the target, provides excellent accu- racy, reduced recoil compared to traditional lead slugs, and can be used indoors and on steel targets and bullet traps. According to the claims, this ammo does it all. At a recent
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