Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
10-31-2004, 04:01 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Texas
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RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
No such thing as a brush gun, all guns will deflect on brush or branches. this is myth that I wish someone had not started, the same as knock-down power, another myth.
Your 6 mil would be my choice as for reasons stated above.
Your 6 mil would be my choice as for reasons stated above.
11-02-2004, 04:09 PM
#13
Join Date: Jul 2004
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RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
johnl yes the smaller bullet will have more deflection but it is also sneaks though a lot of brush that a 30 cal. would hit.
i would use the rifle over the slug in the thick stuff. but i would try for a high shoulder shot, neck shot, or a spinal shot, all three will drop them in there tracks
i would use the rifle over the slug in the thick stuff. but i would try for a high shoulder shot, neck shot, or a spinal shot, all three will drop them in there tracks
11-03-2004, 07:52 AM
#16
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Green Bay
Posts: 17
RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
If i was you i would use a rifle. It also depends on the caliber you are shooting. I shoot 165 grain 30-06 and i have no problem with brush. also my dad shoots a 30-30 which is a really nice brush gun. But i personaly think that 100 gr. is to little and would suggest to use a higher such as 130 or 140 if u still wanna shoot low grain. if you dont care i would suggest 150 or 165 grain.
11-04-2004, 07:05 AM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 187
RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
The 6mm or slug gun are both adequate for the job. In fact the 6mm vs. a standard sabot slug have very similar energy up to 100 yds. My vote is for the shotgun but with a premium bullet like Federal's Barnes Expander, Winchester Partition Gold, or Remington Ultra Core Lokt. FYI the Partition Gold kicks like a mule. I just switched to the Barnes Expander. Good luck.
11-07-2004, 07:40 AM
#19
Join Date: Nov 2004
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RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
I live in Central Indiana. In Indiana it is illeagal to use rifles. So i have to use my slug gun. Where i hunt it is pretty thick in most places. I use my remington 870 express magnum. I have never used a rifle to hunt deer so i can't really judge them. But I always have had great luck with my slug gun in the thick stuff. I haven't had to track one yet. Drops them right in there tracks.
11-07-2004, 09:15 AM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Slower Lower Delaware 1st State
Posts: 1,776
RE: Slug guns vs. Rifle for deer
ruger,
I love my 2 sluggers,have taken many many deer with both. Great guns in woods if 00 is legal in your state.
I started deer hunting with a rifle. It spoils you after your forced to switch to a slug gun! By comparison all things considered a shotgun IMHO is a big panty waste. Every year I wish I had a good rifle in hand and in many cases could of taken shots on nice deer at 150-200 yrds. I then look down and there sits the old slugger.
I love my 2 sluggers,have taken many many deer with both. Great guns in woods if 00 is legal in your state.
I started deer hunting with a rifle. It spoils you after your forced to switch to a slug gun! By comparison all things considered a shotgun IMHO is a big panty waste. Every year I wish I had a good rifle in hand and in many cases could of taken shots on nice deer at 150-200 yrds. I then look down and there sits the old slugger.