Editing Shotgun slug (section)

===Comparisons with rifle bullets===
A 1 oz ({{convert|437.5|gr|g|abbr=on}} {{convert|2.75|in|abbr=on}} Foster [[Gauge (bore diameter)#Conversion guide|12 gauge]] shotgun slug achieves a velocity of approximately {{convert|1560|ft/s|abbr=on}} with a muzzle energy of {{convert|2363|ftlbf|abbr=on}}. {{convert|3|in|abbr=on}} slugs travel at around {{convert|1760|ft/s|abbr=on}} with a muzzle energy of {{convert|3105|ftlbf|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_slugs.htm|title = Shotgun Slugs}}</ref> In contrast, a [[.30-06 Springfield]] bullet weighing {{convert|150|gr|abbr=on}} at a velocity of {{convert|2600|ft/s|abbr=on}} achieves an energy of {{convert|2250|ftlbf|abbr=on}}. A {{convert|180|gr|abbr=on}} bullet at {{convert|2775|ft/s|abbr=on}}, which is a very common 30-06 Springfield load and not its true maximum potential, achieves {{convert|3079|ftlbf|abbr=on}} of energy. Due to the slug's larger caliber and shape, it has greater air resistance and slows down much more quickly than a bullet. It slows to less than half its muzzle energy at {{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on}}, which is below the minimum recommended energy threshold for taking large game. The minimum recommended muzzle energy is ({{convert|1000|ftlbf|abbr=on}} for deer, {{convert|1500|ftlbf|abbr=on}} for elk, and {{convert|2000|ftlbf|abbr=on}} for moose). A slug also becomes increasingly inaccurate with distance; out to {{convert|300-1000|yd|m|abbr=on}} or more, with a maximum practical range of approximately {{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on}}. In contrast, [[centerfire]] cartridges fired from rifles can easily travel at longer ranges of {{convert|1000|yd|m|abbr=on}} or more. Shotgun slugs are best suited for use over shorter ranges.