ORIGINAL: s. il. hntr
Here in IL. we can't use a rifle so were limited to slug guns or muzzle loaders. But don't be too quick to dismiss a slug gun, they can be fairly cheap, and with the right gun(rifled barrel) and a sabot slug, you can group shot of 2 " at 100yrd. But jeez I sure wish we could use a rifle
you should be glad we can't use rifles. look at the statictics, states with rifle usage have fewer trophy book enteries than slug guns states.
since folks here in IL hunt in mostly wooded habitat, a slug gun is quite effective. as far as killing power, I would not say that it is any less than a rifle. 1 1/4 oz of lead and a 1/2" hole does a very good job. just make sure you put it in the right spot.