slug and gun question
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Prince George, BC
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slug and gun question
hey guys, i got a .410 shotgun, ive always wanted to shoot some slugs out of it, so the other day i bought some, my question is that on the gun it says for 2 1/2 & 3" ammunition, i looked for some 3" slugs but all i could find is the 2 1/2" slugs. so will this work because i was thinking that shooting a slug is diferent that little pellets, so having that 1/2" gap before the slug starts going down the barrel have any affect on anything?
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RE: slug and gun question
Do you mean 2 & 3/4" slugs? I do not have a .410, so don't know if they make 2 1/2" slugs for them, but my 870 12gage will take 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" shells I have the supermag 870 with the 3 1/2" chamber, but have commonly used 2 3/4" slugs in it with little issue. The issue was not regarding firing or performance, but the extra room meant that quick rechambering was not always totally smooth, but sometimes "sloppy." Hope that helps.
#4
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RE: slug and gun question
glad to hear it wont hurt anything, i usually use the 3" shells only for grouse hunting, and i figured the 2.5" wouldnt hurt anything when shooting the shells whith the pellets, but i wasnt sure about a slug. kinda thinking if there was a 1/2" gap it might foul or something with the slug.
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#5
RE: slug and gun question
What are you going to use it for? I have a .410 and I shoot 3" brenneke slugs. It's great for deers at close range(35 yards or less). Also great for coyotes and foxes. I don't think it would hurt or foulyour barrel more or less by using 2 1/2" slugs but I strongly recommend the 3" because being a small caliber already you'll want more bang out of it.