RIFLED SLUGS IN A RIFLED BARREL
 

i know the rifled barrel is designed for sabots but is there anyone using the cheapo lead rifled slugs in there rifled barrels?. i have tried it in the past with a 12 guage with good results but is this bad for the barrel other than lead build up?

RE: RIFLED SLUGS IN A RIFLED BARREL
 

No harm to the barrel. Reason its never suggested is because you'll likely waste all the $$$$ you spent on the barrel.

Still don't know why they haven't come out with a .730 ball (like a muzzleloader) slug. That way we could have a cheap alternative for our rifled barrels.

RE: RIFLED SLUGS IN A RIFLED BARREL
 

It will not harm it, but it isn't very fun to clean. My slug gun will shoot rifled slugs pretty accurately if I choose the right ones, but only for about 4 shots then the barrel fouls out. It will fill the grooves with lead and start to effect accuracy. Then you have to clean the barrel, which will be a chore compared to shooting sabots.

Not to mention the newer sabot ammo has better ballistics and better designed bullets.

Paul