Originally Posted by
New York Hunter
. I know these 1187's are capable of 2-3" groups at 100 yds. I guess I'll just have to keep plugging away.
Again, I appreciate everyone help!
NYH.
I've tried about every type of sabot slug I can in both of these slug guns and can't get them to shoot better then 5-6" groups at 100 yards.
So HOW do you know those guns are capable of 2-3" groups?
I had trouble with Lightfield slugs in one of my guns. One time I'd get a GREAT 3 shot group. Make the appropriate adjustment. Then the next shot was a mile off. I'd shoot THREE for a group and it would all barely fit on a 5 gallon bucket.
I'd go through all kinds of wasted effort and it would shoot an awesome 3 shot group. I'd make an adjustment and dejavue all over again.
Finally came out one day and just sat down and shot FIVE with no changes and three looked awesome, the other two were like a gorilla fired them. Up until then I was convinced Lightfields were the most awesome slugs on the market.
I always let the entire gun return to ambient temperature if it starts to warm up even 5 degrees.
I use a laser therm gun to keep track of barrel temps.
When I'm hunting the FIRST shot is the only one that really counts. They won't stand still for practice and warm up shots.