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Vor-Tx 20 Gauge 3'''' Expander Tipped Slug Hotgun Ammo - Vor-Tx 20 Gauge 3'''' 250gr Expander Tipped Slug 100/Case
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SKU: 105004690
Overview
Built for hunters using 20 gauge 3" loads, this Barnes slug is intended for serious big-game applications where controlled terminal performance matters. Its all-copper Expander Tip design is described as opening on impact to create a wide wound channel while retaining weight to carry momentum through tissue and bone. The load is also presented as functioning at low velocities with a high-velocity, flat-trajectory profile, making it suited to shotgun setups where dependable slug performance is the priority. It is a purpose-driven option for hunters who want a specialized slug rather than a general-purpose field load.
Why Hunters Choose the Barnes Bullets
All-copper Expander
Tipped slug design from Barnes
20 Gauge,
3-inch slug load for compatible
250-grain Projectile
Specified in the product title
Engineered Nose
Cavity is designed to expand
Slug Functions
Terminally at low velocities
Key Features
- Barnes Bullets VOR-TX 20 gauge 3" Expander Tip slug shotgun ammo
- All-copper Expander Tipped slug design
- Opens on impact into six razor-sharp petals
- Engineered nose cavity instantly expands to double diameter
- Functions terminally at low velocities
- High velocity with flat trajectory
- Packaged 100 per case
Best Used For
- Hunters using 20 gauge 3" slug loads for game where controlled expansion is desired
- Shotgun hunters wanting a slug that functions terminally at low velocities
- Users prioritizing a flat-trajectory slug load for longer-range shotgun setups
- Hunters seeking a 100-round case for extended range time or seasonal supply
Pros
- All-copper Expander Tipped slug design from Barnes Bullets
- 20 gauge, 3-inch slug load for compatible shotgun setups
- 250-grain projectile specified in the product title
- Engineered nose cavity is designed to expand on impact
- Slug functions terminally at low velocities
- Packaged as 100 rounds per case
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for 3" 20 gauge chambers, so it is not a fit for shorter or different-gauge shotgun setups.
- The product is a 100-round case, which is a larger purchase than a small box and may be more than some hunters need for limited use.
- The description emphasizes terminal performance at low velocities and a flat trajectory, but it does not provide range limits or load-specific accuracy data for a particular shotgun.
- As a slug load, it is intended for slug-specific hunting applications rather than general-purpose shotgun use.
Suggested Comparisons
- 20 gauge slug ammunition
- Expanding slug loads
- Hunting shotgun ammo
- Big-game shotgun ammunition
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Shotgun shell carrier
- Hearing protection
- Cleaning supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauge and shell length is this slug load designed for?
It is listed as 20 gauge, 3" ammunition.
How is the slug described when it hits game?
The description says the all-copper Expander Tipped slug opens instantly on impact into six razor-sharp petals and expands to double diameter.
What does Barnes say this slug is intended to do in the field?
The source says it is engineered for a wide wound channel, deep penetration, and to help take down game effectively and humanely.
Does the product information list the slug weight?
Yes. The structured product title lists it as a 250gr Expander Tipped Slug.
How many rounds come in a case?
The product title lists it as 100/Case.