SvenInar

New member chimming in with an inquiry. I've done a search, and found lots of information about slug guns in general, but not much info. on actual application on big game.

I plan on hunting Black Bear over bait later this year in Canada. Was initially thinking on using my Tikka T3 Lite in .308, but have this desire to try out a slug gun....

I'm thinking about purchasing a Remington Model 870 SPS 20-Gauge Slug Gun. Figure this should be enough medicine for the blackies....but then, since I have no experience in the matter, figure it would be best to inquire.

Anyone take black bear with a 20ga slug gun?

Appreciate your assistance.


P.S. Very fine site. Lots of information to sift through. Looks like I'll be busy poking around the archieves for awhile

BigBore1895

Welcome! First off, I believe that a 20 gauge will do the trick. My brother shoots slugs from an 870 20 gauge all the time, and a heavy lead slug will absolutely devastate vitals with a good shot. That being said, I would go for versatility and grab the same gun in a 12 gauge. There is no downside to it. Grab some 2 3/4 inchers if you do not enjoy the recoil, but for me, I get the 3 inch and put a towel between my shoulder and the gun when sighting it in. I do not think there is anything a 12 gauge slug will not kill in a certain range. Big, powerful lead with disastrous results for the animal. Plus, you have the versatility of a 12 gauge. Good luck on your bear hunt. Where will you be? Let us know what you decide!

DO NOT, FOR ANY REASON, LET EKM TALK YOU INTO A .700 T REX FOR BLACK BEARS!!!

SvenInar

Thanks for the input.

I considered the 12ga, but it's a little too heavy. The 20ga is chambered in 3" (can take bigger sabots) and is only 6lbs and 39 1/2" overall. Figure this would be ideal as in addition to hunting overbait, I plan on putting whatever I purchase to work in stalking game in the brush (mainly them feral hogs here in Texas).

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