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Yes, as long as you use rifled slugs and do not use any choke tighter than improved cylinder.
Can I shoot slugs out of an improved cylinder?
Improved cylinder all the way up to full is fine when shooting slugs. Improved cylinder all the way up to full is fine when shooting slugs. Disagree completely. Choke more than Modified is borderline unsafe with slugs, beyond full is completely unsafe when shooting slugs.
What choke tube should I use for slugs?
Improved cylinder, cylinder choke, and rifled choke tubes are the best choke tubes for slugs. These choke tubes offer little constriction to provide stability when shooting.
Can you shoot slugs through a cylinder bore barrel?
You can fire slugs with your cylinder bore barrel, rifled slugs (also refered to as Foster Type) are designed for smoothbore/cylinder bore barrels. Sabot slugs are designed to be used in fully rifled barrel, (sometimes called a slug barrel).
How far can you accurately shoot a 12 gauge slug?
The “NRA Firearms Fact Book” says: “Shotgun slugs should not be used at ranges greater than about 75 yards.
Can all shotguns shoot slugs?
Yes! You actually can shoot slugs through a choke. As a general rule of thumb, and we all know there are exceptions to the rule, you can shoot a slug out of a shotgun barrel that has a choke if you are using a modified choke or larger.
Do I have to remove the choke to shoot slugs?
You should not shoot slugs—or any other shot—through your barrel without a choke in place, since there is a very real possibility that you will damage the threading. If your accuracy with this choke is acceptable, stick with it. If it doesn’t, experiment with other chokes until you find the one that performs best.
Can I shoot slugs through Accu choke?
Can I shoot slugs or buckshot through a “smoothbore” field barrel with Accu-Choke™ tubes? (500/505/535/9200/88/930 models) Yes, and with sabots or rifled slugs, the more “open” the choke tube, the better the accuracy (“Improved Cylinder” recommended.).
What is the best slug for a smooth bore shotgun?
The American Whitetail® 12 gauge Rifled Slug turns your smooth bore shotgun into a deer hunting machine! Designed for smooth bore barrels, Hornady® American Whitetail® Rifled Slugs feature a 1-ounce lead alloy slug that is loaded to 1,600 feet per second.
How much does a 12 gauge slug drop at 100 yards?
Consider a modern full-rifled 12-gauge slug gun firing a high-tech 260-grain sabot slug that leaves the muzzle at about 1,900 fps velocity. If zeroed at 50 yards (still a popular sight-in distance among slug hunters), that slug only drops 1.7 inches by the time it gets to 100 yards.
Can you shoot a rifled slug through a full choke?
Rifled slugs will shoot out of a full choke without a problem. I have seen many slugs shot and many deer killed with full choked barrels and rifled slugs. I shot slugs out of a full choke 20 gauge for deer over a dozen years. I saw one 870 with choke tubes that was 18″ low at 50 yards with an improved cylinder choke.
Will rifled slugs damage a rifled barrel?
Rifled slugs are designed to impart a spin, albeit less stable, through a smoothbore. Rifled barrels are designed to impart spin on a smooth sabot. The physics of the differing types of spin causes an erratic motion to be imparted upon the slug. Furthermore, the rifled slug could damage the rifled barrel.
What’s better slugs or buckshot?
The big advantage of using a slug is that it has a much longer effective range than buckshot. Additionally, shotgun slugs retain their energy better and typically penetrate much deeper than buckshot. A shotgun shooting a slug is also much more precise than a shotgun shooting buckshot.
What is the best 12 gauge slug?
*Ka-CHUNK* Ammo Name Type Note Federal LE Tactical with FliteControl – 12 Gauge – 2-3/4″ 00 Buck 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot High stopping power Fiocchi LE Reduced Recoil – 12 Gauge – 2-3/4″ 00 Buck 00 Buckshot Low-recoil Winchester Super-X – 12 Gauge – 2-3/4″ HP Rifled Slug Slug Shot Best for hunting, not HD.
How accurate is a rifled slug?
The effective range of rifled slugs is considerably less than that of saboted loads. But most shots taken at woodland deer are within 100 yards. Using a rifled or full-bore slug is no disadvantage at this relatively close range, but only if you can place the slug where you want it.
What is the range of a shotgun slug?
A slug also becomes increasingly inaccurate with distance; out to 100 yards, it drops approximately 5″ and has a maximum range of approximately 400 yards. In contrast, centerfire projectiles from rifles can travel miles. Shotgun slugs are best suited for uses over short ranges.
Are shotguns banned in war?
Shotguns. But yes, America’s enemy Germany tried to get the shotgun banned on the basis that they were unnecessarily painful, but the U.S. used them to quickly clear German trenches. America had a suspicion that Germany was declaring them illegal because they were effective, not because they were cruel.
Can you shoot slugs out of an over and under shotgun?
YES you can shoot slugs out of an over & under but use cylinder or improved cylinder choke tubes for best results using a smooth bore and rifled slugs.
What is a improved Cylinder choke?
Improved Cylinder choke has a slight constriction. It allows the shot string to spread fairly quickly. This is a good choice for quail, rabbits, and other upland game at relatively close ranges. Improved Cylinder Choke. Modified choke has moderate constriction.
Can Mossberg shockwave shoot slugs?
The gun has a purpose with slugs and buck shot.
What is the Mossberg Accu choke?
Mossberg Accu-Choke tubes fit Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88 12-gauge shotguns, allowing you to use lead, steel and alternative non-toxic shot. This modified choke tube is the popular choice for shooting sporting clays, waterfowl, flushing game birds and more.
Can a maverick 88 shoot rifled slugs?
Yes! You can shoot anything that fits within the gauge and length ( i.e. 2 3/4″, 3″ 3.5″) rating for your barrel. Shooting slugs through a full choke most like won’t blow your gun up but repeated use could stress the metal and cause a failure down the road so I would avoid doing it if possible.
