Winchester SXP Black Shadow DEER Slug Gun Review & Shoot 20 Gauge Rifled Barrel Rifle Sights

Published on February 18, 2025
Duration: 24:36

This review of the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 Gauge slug gun highlights its performance with Hornady SST slugs. The reviewer details the process of zeroing the rifle sights, demonstrating effective accuracy at 25, 50, and 100 yards, and exploring viability at 150 yards. Key features like the inertia-assisted pump and True Glow fiber optic sights are discussed, along with the firearm's Turkish origin and its potential for deer hunting.

Quick Summary

The Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun, featuring a 22-inch rifled barrel and inertia-assisted pump, is capable of accurate deer hunting. With Hornady SST slugs, it retains approximately 1,200 ft-lbs of energy at 100 yards and can achieve around a 2-inch group at that distance, making it a viable option for harvesting white-tailed deer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 Gauge Slug Gun
  2. 00:32Ammunition: Hornady SST Slugs for Rifled Barrels
  3. 01:00Accuracy Expectations: 2-inch group at 100 yards
  4. 01:23Using Iron Sights for Hunting
  5. 02:01Range Test: 50 Yards and 100 Yards
  6. 02:35Ballistics: 1,200 ft-lbs Energy at 100 Yards
  7. 03:21Features: Chrome Lined Barrel, Inertia Pump, 4-Lug Bolt
  8. 04:27Origin: Turkish Import (Istanbul CA)
  9. 04:53Oversized Trigger Guard for Winter Hunting
  10. 05:46Magazine Capacity: 4 Rounds in Tube
  11. 06:42Sights: True Glow Fiber Optic Front & Rear
  12. 07:30First Shots: 25 Yards Accuracy
  13. 08:00Inertia Pump Operation & Lever
  14. 09:3525 Yard Impact: Dead Center Bullseye
  15. 10:00Sights Visibility at Range
  16. 10:37100 Yard Test: 6 O'Clock Hold
  17. 11:32100 Yard Adjustments: Low Left Impact
  18. 12:43Deer Slayer Potential
  19. 12:57Trigger Review: 5-6 lb Pull Weight
  20. 14:4450 Yard Grouping
  21. 16:02150 Yard Gong Shot Test
  22. 17:47150 Yard Viability with Iron Sights
  23. 19:29150 Yard Group Analysis (Covering Target)
  24. 20:29Overall Performance & Future Plans (Scope Mount)
  25. 21:10Longer Range Potential: 200-250 Yards
  26. 23:30Firearm Weight & Balance
  27. 23:53Barrel Cleanliness: No Plastic Fouling
  28. 24:24Conclusion & Viewer Comments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the effective range and energy of the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun?

The Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun, when using Hornady SST slugs, retains approximately 1,200 foot-pounds of energy at 100 yards, meeting the common energy requirement for harvesting white-tailed deer. At 150 yards, it likely retains around 800-900 ft-lbs, and potentially around 600 ft-lbs at 200 yards.

What type of slugs are recommended for the Winchester SXP 20 gauge slug gun with a rifled barrel?

For the Winchester SXP 20 gauge slug gun with its 22-inch rifled barrel, sabot or 'sabo' slugs are recommended. Specifically, the reviewer uses Hornady SST slugs, which are a 45 or 50 caliber, 50-grain ballistic tip designed for rifled barrels.

What are the key features of the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun?

Key features include a 22-inch rifled barrel, an inertia-assisted pump system for rapid cycling, a chrome-lined barrel, a four-lug rotating bolt, and True Glow fiber optic sights. It also has an oversized trigger guard for use with gloves and is noted as being a Turkish import.

How accurate is the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun with iron sights?

The reviewer estimates the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 20 gauge slug gun can achieve about a 2-inch group at 100 yards. In testing, it demonstrated accuracy with slugs hitting the bullseye at 25 yards and printing tight groups at 50 yards, with viable hits at 150 yards even when the target was obscured by the front sight bead.

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