An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Germany’s Wilhelm Brenneke was not pleased with the underpowered, inefficient hunting ammunition available at the time. It resulted in far too many game animals wounded and lost. Wilhelm respected these magnificent creatures far too much to tolerate such suffering and waste. So, he set out to create an entirely new projectile having vastly superior stopping power combined with superb accuracy. He succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.
In 1898, he introduced the first Original Brenneke® slug. Its massive weightforward construction and broad frontal area delivered unprecedented energy at the target. Even a poorly placed shot almost always resulted in a substantial blood trail and nearby downed game.
It was the very first successful shotgun slug, and the basis for countless millions of Brenneke slugs and sabots that have since proven themselves throughout the world. Since 1898, we have constantly improved upon Wlhelm’s creation wherever possible…and adapted innovative new technology, including lead-free designs, all of which completely adhere to his principles of humane, quick harvesting of the game we hunt. Even so, Brenneke remains a small company, still headquartered in Germany, committed to quality over quantity.
We think Wilhelm would be very happy. His customers certainly are.
Deer are tough creatures, and no one wants to lose a wounded animal. The ethical hunter demands a powerful projectile that will drop a deer in its tracks…or at the very least, in the case of a less-than-perfect shot, create a substantial blood trail that results in an easy-to-find, quickly and humanely killed animal. Brenneke offers several loads that assure this reliability for shooters of all gauges and barrels.
Brenneke haven’t overlooked the pleasures of smaller gauge shotguns, either.
Brenneke slugs add versatility to smallbore guns typically limited to bird shot.
Why does Brenneke offer so many different shotgun slugs?
Because hunters are different. Aside from the obvious variations in shotgun gauges and chamberings, every environment, the game pursued, and individual preferences also vary widely. Heavier slugs can more easily brush aside twigs and leaves that might be between hunter and target in thick, tangled forests. Hunters who find themselves shooting at longer distances might prefer a lighter slug with the flattest possible trajectory. Downing a big north country buck can require deeper penetration and power than is necessary to drop one of his smaller southern cousins. Cost can also be an issue. And, individual shotguns will almost always prefer one slug over another. We want you to be covered, whatever and wherever you hunt.