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redcase7120 10-06-2012 01:53 PM

shooting problems
 
Was checking to see if my 12 gauge shotgun was still stighted in today. I am right on at 25 yards but I move out to 50 yards and I am all over the board. What could be going on?

redcase7120 10-06-2012 02:01 PM

I am shooting winchester 12 ga - 2-3/4" Rifled Slugs hallow point.

BRUSE 10-06-2012 02:38 PM

is the barrel rifled, if not what choke are you using. my wife had a shotgun that wouldn't put a slug on the same target twice so we sold it. good luck.

bronko22000 10-06-2012 03:17 PM

If you're shooting a smooth bore you might want to try Federal Truball slugs. Also, the more open the choke the better. At least no tighter than imp. cyl.

Buckhunter46755 10-07-2012 05:57 AM

I've had some similiar issues in the past as well. If it was okay before, I would check everything over real well and make sure it's tight. Base, rings, etc. If it was holding zero & grouping well before, it sounds like something may have worked loose. I started using my TC Omega .50 for firearms season here in Indiana. Just because it so much more accurate than my Mossy500. That way I can just leave it set up for turkey hunting and switch out barrels if I want to hunt rabbits.

daleintampa 10-07-2012 06:35 AM

I use a Improved choke for slugs in my 12g. And work fine.

Flatland Slugger 10-07-2012 08:12 AM

Was the slugs a box you had left from the previous year? Ive had a similar problem with the Remington rifled slugs, the newer box read : New and Improved For Better Accuracy! Which was certainly not the truth, cost me a decent 8 point buck. Seems they like to change the recipes from time to time just to keep us on our toes.


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