Will a 12ga Slug Penetrate Packed Sand?

No — stops inside packed sand (reaches 92 mm of a 150 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
92 mm (3.6″)
Impact velocity
500 m/s (1640 fps)
Muzzle energy
3538 J (2609 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 12ga Slug load (28.3 g, SLUG, 500 m/s) reaches roughly 92 mm (3.6 inches) into packed sand. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Packed Sand

Packed sand (~150 mm), e.g. a single sandbag.

12ga Slug against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick81 mm3.2″
Concrete19 mm0.8″
Tempered Glass8 mm0.3″
Steel A364 mm0.1″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
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