Cylinder bore is the most appropriate barrel, however, an improved cylinder bore is often used for convenience. An armed society is a polite society. Shooting rifled slugs is the ONLY way to shoot thru a smoothbore for deer. Jan 6, 2006. First, it is typically a good idea to have a wider choke tube for firing slugs. .99 Cents for the first month! Rifled slugs act as though the barrel of your gun is rifled, even though it isn't. At least, that's how it should work in theory. use non-rifled slugs in a smooth barrel with a rifled choke tube. you can shoot slugs through a smooth bore, but you sacrifice accuracy, a rifled barrel will give you greater accuracy, good choice on the 870, i would go with the 2 barrels, thats what i have, and the barrels are a cinch to swap out. Can you shoot rifled slugs through a smooth bore? Some rifled slugs will tell you they can be fired through any choke but mention that improved cylinder chokes get the best performance usage. Will shooting a slug through a rifled barrel hurt the gun? Only show this user. All shots went straight through the target, no keyholes. Russ Chastain 07.29.20. Sabot slugs have two factors that make them slightly more expensive than rifled slugs. Rifled Slugs vs. Sabot Slugs - Price. Actually the "rifling" on the slug deforms to allow the slug to pass through the choke in the bore. Through the rifled tube three slugs tore one ragged hole 2 inches in length. Check with the slug manufacturer before shooting a slug through tighter chokes such as a modified or full choke. If you are shooting smoothbore with a fixed choke, avoiding sabot slugs is a good idea. Rifled slugs are designed for smooth bore barrels. A 'Foster slug, invented by Karl M. Foster in 1931, and patented in 1947 (U.S. Patent 2,414,863) is a type of shotgun slug designed to be fired through a smoothbore shotgun barrela type of shotgun slug designed to be fired through a smoothbore shotgun barrel The design allows the slug to engage the rifling and spin once it leaves the muzzle. A sabot slug should be shot through a rifled barrel. I have had a few folks ask the question: "I know sabot slugs are designed to be used with rifled shotgun barrels, but can they be used effectively with a smooth bore barrel?" That is the question we will try to answer today. Do not fire slugs of any type (single projectile ammunition) through the overbored. Example of typical American Foster slug. Like .22 Rimfire guns, shotguns will show a preference for a particular brand of slug. Check with the slug manufacturer before shooting a slug through tighter chokes such as a modified or full choke. Sabot slugs are a suitable choice if you have a completely rifled barrel. Twenty five ought six said: Just to be clear, there is no danger in shooting a slug in the 835 and 935. So like u/happybrappy said there is no point unless you're using rifled slugs. And no, shooting a slug through a full choke will not blow up your gun. My 20" 500 smoothbore/cylinder likes the el-cheapo Winchester 2.75" rifled; my 28" Benelli M1S90 with a cylinder choke tube prefers 3" Brenneke Blitz. The sabot slug, a more recent design, is designed for a fully rifled barrel. The short answer is yes you can, but you want to make sure it's not just a one-time shot with resulting damage to you, and your shotgun. . The conventional wisdom has long been that these slugs perform best with an Improved Cylinder choke. One Remington shot about 1.5' low at 50 yards with an Improved Cylinder choke and with the modified choke it shot dead on. . The Foster style slug is the most common type found in the U.S. and it can be fired through both rifled and smoothbore shotguns. If you are shooting smoothbore with a fixed choke, avoiding sabot slugs is a good idea. First is the more complex design. Dec 26, 2006. Remington did make a smooth bore slug barrel with choke tubes at one time but that is a different story. As far as accuracy I can shoot a 3" group at 100 yards, and about a 1" group at 50 yards with remington rifled slugs and shooting from prone or a bench. barrel. The Foster slug (a), available from most of the ammo manufacturers, is for smooth bore. Shooting sabot slugs through a smooth bore is a waste of money. As stated before, rifled slugs can be fired through a smoothbore, and smooth, sabot, slugs can be fired through a rifled bore or rifled choke tube. You can shot slugs through a smooth bore but its not very accurate. first off u must have rifle sights or a scope in order to shoot slugs in nj .never shot a gun with a poly choke.used to use an improved cylinder choke on an old mossberg i had with rifle sights. But you can over-do it if there is more than one set of rifling. You are wasting money shoot sabots through smooth bored barrel. That said, there are a very few specialized slugs that require a rifled barrel, and all sabot rounds do. Shooting Slugs Through A Full Choke. The fins compress to the diameter of a smoothbore barrel, making a tighter fit in the barrel. I got zeroed in at 100 yards. Yes indeed, you can. Why are there no deer slugs? Copy. Only show this user. Foster slugs may be shot through a rifled barrel, and hunters who use rifled slugs in rifled barrels report good to exceptional results. gun was on the money at 50 yards with rifled slugs. gun was on the money at 50 yards with rifled slugs. 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. With the sleeve, sabot slugs feature more components and take a few more steps to assemble . I would not try #1 buckshot in a I.C. Sabots in some guns with a good marksman can shoot tight groups out to 150 or more yards. A solid, single projectile. If you can put 5 slugs into an 8" circle, you will kill deer . Sabots for rifled barrels. If your firearm is . You actually can shoot slugs through a choke. (Image: Screenshot from video) It's common knowledge that rifled slugs are meant for use in smoothbore shotgun barrels, while rifled shotgun barrels and rifled choke tubes are meant to produce better results (meaning better accuracy) with sabot slugs, whose smooth outer surface can better engage the barrel's rifling . Any non-sabot slug will work out of your 590; as to which it prefers, you'll need to buy several varieties and see which works best. Rifled Slugs have the added benifit of being a cost-effective solution for many hunters. Posted August 4, 2009. well hotdamn! Brenneke's Slug (European Slug) . First a little terminology education. Done some videos shooting buckshot through a rifled barrel and been asked questions dealing with the spread difference between the rifled barrel and smooth b. Shot a box of 5 that grouped right around 2 1/2 inches. 935TM Accu-Mag barrel.] It is about 4 or 5 inchs long and you can shoot a slug through the smooth bore and when it hits the choke the rifling will give it a quick twist before leaving the gun. If you shoot sabot slugs thru a smoothbore, it will not spin and therefore not be . The rifled slugs are designed to fire through a rifled barrel. Mossberg and everyone else says shooting the regular slugs through a modified choke is normal. 1875fps! Your expected range of accuracy . I am a long time buckshot user. first off u must have rifle sights or a scope in order to shoot slugs in nj .never shot a gun with a poly choke.used to use an improved cylinder choke on an old mossberg i had with rifle sights. Iowa and Illinois are the last two states that are entirely slug-only." Probably put 200-300 3" slugs and 000 buck through it and the scope still works perfectly, and holds it's zero. Your Win shells don't fall into that category, but if you're interested, Brenneke carries a couple that require a rifled barrel. $5.99 a box. tube, then replace it with an Improved Cylinder Choke tube (preferred), but no tighter than a Modified Choke tube. Most smooth bore slug barrels are a cylinder bore, no choke in the end of the barrel. Some shooters ask can you shoot a slug from a smooth bore. Yes, you can. They're available in .410, 16, and 20 gauge sizes, but the 12 gauge slug remains the most popular on the market. They are 5 bucks for 5. Jan 6, 2006. However, in my opinion, the best choice for smooth bore is the Brenneke slug (b). It's done fairly often. Usually slugs are most accurate with more open chokes. The idea is to have the slug spinning for stability. Besides, if they are not flying straight and nose-first, they will not expand as designed. Can you shoot sabot slugs through a smooth bore with a rifled choke? Sabot slugs (c) are for rifled barrels. Saboted slugs have lead cores with a copper jacket. I have had a few folks ask the question: "I know sabot slugs are designed to be used with rifled shotgun barrels, but can they be used effectively with a smooth bore barrel?" That is the question we will try to answer today. The rifling has no other purpose, and will not impart any spin on the slug. Invented in the U.S. by Karl Foster in 1931, it is a hollow cone of lead with a round nose, with raised fins or "rifling" on the sides. First a little terminology education. Slugs can be plenty accurate, I shoot a ragged hole at 25 yards and shoot a 6-7" group standing at 100 yards. Because the barrel is smooth, the projectile will not rotate appropriately unless it has rifling on it. From what I was always taught, you want to shoot a slug through a smooth bore, but do not want a tight choke, IC or more open. Be careful though and consult your manual for your particular firearm and choke situation. Carlson's Rifled Choke Tubes 20 Gauge Rifled choke tubes are good for slugs because they have rifling on the inside to help the slugs spin. The choke tube protrudes from the barrel end between 0.625 and 1.3 inches and improves smoothbore slug performance. The 3" Magnum Crush for example. Can't beat that! Your expected range of accuracy . They're available in .410, 16, and 20 gauge sizes, but the 12 gauge slug remains the most popular on the market. Remington did make a smooth bore slug barrel with choke tubes at one time but that is a different story. Support the channel by subscribing to Big Daddy Unlimited! Commercially made slugs are designed to shoot through everything aside from a full choke. Commercially made slugs are designed to shoot through everything aside from a full choke. The lanes and grooves will spin the sabot, allowing a further and more accurate shot. Only show this user. Smooth bores are not just for buckshot or birdshot. But the comment that rifled slugs shoot as well as sabot slugs is alittle off the mark. In a I.C. Be sure to test different brands of slugs to determine which ones work best. Ive got a carlsons rifled choke tube and I just shoot the cheepo Winchester super X's but there aint much cheep about em. Jim Save Reply P Private Ryan Registered My experience with buckshot is extensive. bore I would use only 00 or 0 buckshot and keep distance to 25-40 yards. Cylinder bore is the most appropriate barrel, however, an improved cylinder bore is often used for convenience. From my rifled barrel I will be hunting with the Remington 3 inch 7/8oz Slugger rifled slugs. Use non-rifled slugs in a rifled barrel. . The answer is of course you can. But, there are some conditions. Forget #4 buckshot! (Image: Screenshot from video) It's common knowledge that rifled slugs are meant for use in smoothbore shotgun barrels, while rifled shotgun barrels and rifled choke tubes are meant to produce better results (meaning better accuracy) with sabot slugs, whose smooth outer surface can better engage the barrel's rifling . I once owned a fully rifled shotgun that couldn't produce such a group at 50 yards with anything I put through it. I finally found someone that shares my passion. Rifled slugs are made of soft lead purposely for use in smooth bore shotguns. Cuda66. only. Yes, the Mossberg is certainly capable of shooting slugs. I assume that you'll be shooting a Foster-style slug—one that has rifling. This improves accuracy and damage for shooters. Aug 31, 2011. A rifled slug is what you want to shoot out a smooth bore barrel. Only show this user. I have a smoothbore supernova and I shoot slugs outta the thing all the time. Many sabots don't have that kind of velocity! They will "work" but accuracy suffers and there is no reason to spend the extra money for sabot slugs if you are going to shoot them through a smooth bore. I've got a FN Police Tactical Shotgun with a 18" barrel and collapsible stock. It has been in the past few years that I have switched to slugs. Accuracy will be crap, but it won't kill you. Brenneke-style slugs may be made for either smoothbore or rifled . https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=467 Hey guys, today we w. One Remington shot about 1.5' low at 50 yards with an Improved Cylinder choke and with the modified choke it shot dead on. You definitely don't take the choke out, you might fill or damage the threads. Below are the most common full-bore slugs. Or, you could use rifled slugs. The short answer is yes you can, but you want to make sure it's not just a one-time shot with resulting damage to you, and your shotgun. They are also designed for smooth-bore shotguns. A solid, single projectile. 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