Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
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Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
I bought an 870 combo it comes with both the rifled barrel has twists in it and a smooth bore barrel for turkeys and small game. I am new in the world of shotguns.
My question is I bought some Remington slugger rifled slugs thinking that I should use them for my rifled barrel with twists in it. However, when I read the box on the slugs it tells me NOT to use them in a demascus or rifle twisted barrel.
Should I keep these and just use and use them in the smooth bore barrel that was desinged for small game?
I really do NOT want to have to spend $12 for a box of 5 rounds compared to the $4 that I paid for these.
My question is I bought some Remington slugger rifled slugs thinking that I should use them for my rifled barrel with twists in it. However, when I read the box on the slugs it tells me NOT to use them in a demascus or rifle twisted barrel.
Should I keep these and just use and use them in the smooth bore barrel that was desinged for small game?
I really do NOT want to have to spend $12 for a box of 5 rounds compared to the $4 that I paid for these.
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
I know what you are saying. I have the fixed sight barrel so it probably won't take many shots to get it sighted in with. It just won't be very much fun with at the range. We'll have to see...
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
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I know what you are saying. I have the fixed sight barrel so it probably won't take many shots to get it sighted in with. It just won't be very much fun with at the range. We'll have to see...
I know what you are saying. I have the fixed sight barrel so it probably won't take many shots to get it sighted in with. It just won't be very much fun with at the range. We'll have to see...
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
I know, I know and I would look at it the same way but I really want my 12 year old to have fun with it. Besides, a sabot slug would kick harder too I think?
So how much does a choke cost, any ideas?
So how much does a choke cost, any ideas?
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows
I know, I know and I would look at it the same way but I really want my 12 year old to have fun with it. Besides, a sabot slug would kick harder too I think?
So how much does a choke cost, any ideas?
I know, I know and I would look at it the same way but I really want my 12 year old to have fun with it. Besides, a sabot slug would kick harder too I think?
So how much does a choke cost, any ideas?
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
I don't quite understand the concept of the choke tubes. I guess I will have to go back to bass pro and have them explain it to me. I guess it looks like it just plugs in to the end of the barrel some how,yes/no? And can you remove them easyenough for when you want to use the barrel for small game again?
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94899_400004011_400000000_400004000_400-4-11
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94899_400004011_400000000_400004000_400-4-11
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RE: Rifled slugs in the smooth bore?
I posted in your other thread about the same thing. You can shoot a rifled slug in rifle barrel, many do it. It just makes a big mess and is a pain to clean. It won't hurt the barrel though. And some rifled guns shoot a rifled slug very accurately as well.
The modern sabot rounds perform better on game though since they have a controlled expansion design, but they are pretty pricey. I know plenty of people that just won't pay that kind of money and shoot winchester or remington rifled slugs. They don't have any trouble killing deer with them.
As far as recoil, if it is the same weight projectile at the same speed the recoil will be the same.
Paul
The modern sabot rounds perform better on game though since they have a controlled expansion design, but they are pretty pricey. I know plenty of people that just won't pay that kind of money and shoot winchester or remington rifled slugs. They don't have any trouble killing deer with them.
As far as recoil, if it is the same weight projectile at the same speed the recoil will be the same.
Paul