I've shot many deer with a slug. I've used 2 3/4' and 3", cheap slugs and expensive sabots, slug barrels, rifled choke tubes and even many from smooth bore. I've used no sights, rifle sights, red dots and scopes. I've shot hundreds of rounds of slugs from each manufactuer.

Slugs have more knock down power then you can imagine.(after you shoot a couple you'll see what I mean) For close in hunting (under 100-125 yards) I'd choose a slug gun over a rifle anyday! For most people and set-ups 100 yards is about max for accurate shooting.

If you're a really good shot with a rifled barrel and scope 150 yards is possible for accurate shooting. I don't like scopes for slugs guns unless you're in pretty open country. Iron sights are ok but very slow and your range is reduced. The best allaround sight for a slug gun is a red dot sight(not scope) They're very fast, easy to shoot(both eyes open)! Get one with a small dot. 5 MOA or less.

The biggest thing is to shoot a few different kind of slugs through your gun. One will group th best. Often its been the cheapest 1.99 Remington 1 0z. Sluggers but good Sabots are hard to beat. My experience has been 2 3/4" has been more accuate then 3" shells.(way easier on your shoulder)

My latest slug Gun - Remington 870 3" Mag pump, Hastings fully rifled barrel with muzzle brake, ADCO Ranger Red Dot sight(4MOA)
and a sling.

A real Deer slayer

Good Luck!



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