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Old 04-26-2008 | 08:07 AM
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I want to buy a rifled slug barrel for my TC Encore and acnt decide between 12 and 20 Guage,I have heard great things about the 20
Could you folks give me some info on this?
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Old 04-26-2008 | 08:46 AM
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If your going to shoot modern sabots I would go for the 20 ga, more than enough to kill deer and the recoil will be slightly less than a 12 ga. Ballistics for a modern 20 are very close to a magnum inline muzzle loader. Even close to a 45/70 centerfire.

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Old 04-26-2008 | 11:27 AM
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I've got a 20ga Pro Hunter. Haven't shot anything with it yet. But it is accurate.
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Old 04-26-2008 | 01:16 PM
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20ga
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Old 04-27-2008 | 11:01 AM
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I was leaning tworads the 20 and that settles it for me.20 it is,SS 28" fluted.
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Old 04-27-2008 | 01:23 PM
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Try the Hornady SST slugs
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Old 04-27-2008 | 03:33 PM
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20 ga. with Hornady SST's
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Old 05-05-2008 | 06:22 AM
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I shoot a 20ga encorewith 2x7x33 leupold on it, Set up is outstanding.It has never missed yet.
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Old 05-05-2008 | 11:24 PM
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20 gauge, Hornady SST's or Lightfield Slugs
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Old 05-06-2008 | 04:50 PM
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I've only shot 12ga, but if I were to buy a new slug gun, it would be a 20ga.

Its your call, but IMO there is no reason to NEED a 12ga slug over a 20ga.


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