20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
I am thinking about getting a Mossberg trophy slugster to put a scope on.
All I've ever used in the shotgun dept on deer is 12 gauge. Has anyone used 20 gauge slugs on deer? Do they put 'em down good. I would think that a 20 gauge would maybe shoot flatter. Anyone have any feedback on 20 gauge or even the Mossberg 20 gauge Trophy Slugster?
All I've ever used in the shotgun dept on deer is 12 gauge. Has anyone used 20 gauge slugs on deer? Do they put 'em down good. I would think that a 20 gauge would maybe shoot flatter. Anyone have any feedback on 20 gauge or even the Mossberg 20 gauge Trophy Slugster?
#3
Nontypical Buck
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RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
Ok, Slugman. I looked and they look sweet. Now, how much? I like the deluxe model with the laminated stock. I guess being a single shot doesn't bother me none. I bet I could jack a second round in there just as quick as needed. I subscribe to the "one shot" society anyhow. When all goes well that is.
#4
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Unfortunately, a \"Blue\" state
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RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
I have the 12ga , and spent $190 for the gun & 100 on a scope. It just doesnt take deer down , it knocks em over. I shot a doe this year with mine and she dropped where she stood. The single shot is not bad at all , with this gun one is all it takes.
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
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RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
Hunted with 12ga for 40+ years. I bought a deerslayer 3 years ago.I wish I had gotten one when I started.6 deer so far and 3 dropped,the others didn't run more than 30 yards.I use Gold Partition but have heard the lightfields work well also.They do run about $10.00 a box though.I THINK THEY CLAIM 3 INCH DROP AT 200 YARDS.I sighted mine in about a inch high at 75 yards.They go where I shoot.
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: milledgeville, ga
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RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
I shot a 20 guage for 3 years and killed many deer with it. My favorite brand of slug is breneke rotweil in the 3in version. I have shooit these slugs for over 10 years and never had a problem sighted mine in at 100 yards..
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 959
RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
I hunt with a guy that uses a 20 gauge, he hasn't failed to get a deer yet. I don't look at them too much differently compared to a 12, as long as you are a good shot they will both take down the deer.
#10
RE: 20 gauge slugster for deer-YEA or NAY?
A 20 ga. works pretty good as long as you try to shoot to far! If your gun's going to have a fully rifled barrel try using Winchester Partition Gold or Remington Core-Lokt Ultra sabot slugs! Their good for about 125 yards or so!