can i use a slug
#3
RE: can i use a slug
If a rifle choke tube isn't available or an option than you will want to select Improved Cylinder. You'll want tohe bore as open as possible. The slugs you'll want are the standard Foster type slug like the Winchester Super X. I've seen some folks shoot some impressive groups in the 50 to 75 yard range but I don't suggest shots over that range. Good luck
#4
RE: can i use a slug
ORIGINAL: sniper65
can i use a sluge in a smooth bore barrel? if i can what slug and what type of choke do i need 2 get. the gun i have is a stoeger model 2000
can i use a sluge in a smooth bore barrel? if i can what slug and what type of choke do i need 2 get. the gun i have is a stoeger model 2000
#6
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 60
RE: can i use a slug
Ya i use a smooth bore in my Remington 870 and i use a Improved cyclinder, u should use rifled slugs also. the only thing about a smooth bore is that the slug is only accurate to about 35yards but its usually close enough for a shot most of the time.
#7
RE: can i use a slug
For foster style rifled slugs, use an improved cylinder barrel/tube. I have shot fosters through full, modified and IC with no problems.
Shooting foster style slugs through a rifled choke tube doesn't provide better accuracy. If you have a rifled choke tube for your gun, then it makes sense to buy saboted slugs.
I would not spend the extra money to shoot saboted slugs through a smooth bore barrel.
Shooting foster style slugs through a rifled choke tube doesn't provide better accuracy. If you have a rifled choke tube for your gun, then it makes sense to buy saboted slugs.
I would not spend the extra money to shoot saboted slugs through a smooth bore barrel.
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#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: can i use a slug
For you guys that are only getting 35 yards out of a rifled slug have you tried different brands and loads with different chokes to see what works best? That is pretty poor accuracy even for slug shooting.
Using some clamp on adjustable sights help quite a bit as well.
I seem to have decent luck with modified chokes in my guns, so it is worth a try to see how they do if you have screw in chokes.
Paul
Using some clamp on adjustable sights help quite a bit as well.
I seem to have decent luck with modified chokes in my guns, so it is worth a try to see how they do if you have screw in chokes.
Paul