Editing Slug barrel (section)

==Shotgun slugs for safety==
While shotgun slugs were originally developed as a convenience to the hunter who already owned a shotgun and did not want to purchase a rifle for hunting [[game (food)|game]], many heavily populated jurisdictions now allow large game hunting ''only'' with shotguns.  The limited range of the slow, heavy slug&mdash;even a saboted slug&mdash;compared to a rifle bullet offers a safety advantage by limiting the maximum range.  While [[Shotgun shell#Buckshot|buckshot]] is capable of taking deer-sized game, it is only effective at short ranges, generally under 50 yards (46 meters).  A properly selected barrel and slug load can increase the range to 150 yards (137 meters) or more.