Question: is 12 gauge a slug?
Answer: (437.5 grain) 2 3/4" Foster shotgun slug (12 gauge) achieves a velocity of approximately 1,560 fps with a muzzle energy of 2,363 ft. ... The 3" slugs travel at around 1,760 fps with a muzzle energy 3,105 ft-lbs. In contrast, a . 30-06 bullet weighing 150 grains at a velocity of 2,600 fps achieves an energy of 2,250 ft-lbs.