Author Topic: Full choke and slugs (Read 8027 times)

giddyhitch · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 09:35:41 AM »

Might be a dumn question, but can you shoot slugs out of a full choke 12 gauge?

wazzuhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:05:46 AM »

I would have to say you would be safer to shoot a slug out of an improved or modified cylinder if you have those chokes and you shotgun is not a fixed full choke. The reason being is that the full choke is used to compact lead shot more so than the other two chokes stated, allowing a tighter pattern of shot. When using slugs, there is no reason to compact the projectile, as the slug is already a compresses mass of lead. So if you can, I would say try to use an improved or modified cylinder (if possible) to allow more space for the slug to pass through.

jackelope · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:14:14 AM »

i wouldn't shoot slugs out of any shotgun barrel with changeable chokes, and definitely not out of a fixed full choke barrel.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:15:35 AM »

I think thats a recipie for disaster

bobcat · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:18:45 AM »

Why not with the screw in chokes? Remington even sells a choke tube specifically for shooting slugs:

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RIFLED REM™ CHOKE TUBES
• Adds rifling to smooth bore barrels equipped for Rem™ Chokes
• Adds rotational stability to Foster-type and sabot slugs as they exit the
muzzle
• Improves accuracy and shot placement
• Available in 12-gauge only

jackelope · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:20:16 AM »

i guess i could have clarified...i was talking about the i/c, mod, full chokes that were mentioned. thats a neat choke idea if it works.

bobcat · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:33:55 AM »

I think a choke tube in Improved Cylinder would be fine as well, but I guess it would be best to check with Remington or read the owner's manual to be sure.

CP · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:36:45 AM »

I've shot lots of slugs out of fixed full choke shotguns, no problems. Some are more accurate than others.

giddyhitch · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:15:44 PM »

Just got back from robbing my account for my license

satchel3006 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2009, 03:03:39 PM »

nothing wrong with it ive done out of my fixed full choke shotgun workked preety well

BC CHASER · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:26:48 PM »

No worries shooting slugs out of a full, I would not use an extra full or superfull. A buddy has put maubye 100 rnds. through his 870 with a full and has never once had a problem. Are you looking to big game hunt with it?

giddyhitch · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:31:16 PM »

Well what kinda velocity will I get out of a slug.

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:35:12 PM »

Remington 12 ga 2 3/4 1oz slug 1560fps. Just happen to have a box right here in front of me.

BC CHASER · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:36:10 PM »

It depends on what you kind you shoot. Are you planning on hunting big game with it?

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:37:34 PM »

I have never shot them out of a full choke, but they work fine in my modified choked 870.

giddyhitch · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:38:30 PM »

Just thought I would bust some yotes with it if I can

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:39:39 PM »

I would use buckshot for yotes.

bobcat · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:41:40 PM »

I use BB's and they work good, out to about 40 yards. #4 buckshot is another good choice, and if you don't mind spending a little more money, the "Dead Coyote" loads with size "T" shot are supposed to work good at extended ranges.

giddyhitch · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:43:55 PM »

I just pick up some 00 buckshot today Federal that ok Good for how many yards?

BC CHASER · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:48:16 PM »

Slugs work great too, i have a picture under my profile pics of dog I dumped with a slug out of my hastings rifled barrel. We can hold 4'' groups at 150 yards with the Federal rounds, I did see Remington has a new slug out and I will for sure give them a try!

dontgetcrabs · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:49:11 PM »

I would think that would take out a yote at 60+ yards? Just aim a little high at long range.

bobcat · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:53:28 PM »

00 Buck would throw a pretty sparse pattern for shooting coyotes. The only way to really know the effective range is to take them out and pattern them on a large sheet of paper. I'd be betting that your 00 Buck loads will have too many holes in the pattern to be reliable past 40 yards. Sure a single pellet to the head, or through the lungs might put one down out to 100 yards, but you'll be wounding more that will end up suffering a slow and painful death, than you'll be killing. You'll get more range out of the others I already mentioned than you will with 00 Buck.

giddyhitch · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:54:15 PM »

I just refinished my Sportsman 48 will I need to dull it down for the yotes?

bobcat · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:56:52 PM »

Here ya go. This is what you need:

giddyhitch · « **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:58:59 PM »

I just bought #5 shot is it to small?

bobcat · « **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2009, 06:01:10 PM »

Well yeah, but it depends. I think #5's would be good on a coyote to about 30 yards, maybe 35. But there are definitely better choices.

giddyhitch · « **Reply #26 on:** February 26, 2009, 06:03:23 PM »

Ok I like your shot box so I'll see if I can get some $35 I bet

ICEMAN · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2009, 06:18:29 AM »

Yep, nothing more manly than tossing that mangy flea infested urine dripping and bloody dog over your neck and packing him out that way...

jackelope · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:47:48 AM »

Quote from: ICEMAN on February 27, 2009, 06:18:29 AM

Yep, nothing more manly than tossing that mangy flea infested urine dripping and bloody dog over your neck and packing him out that way...

thus explaining the look on that guy's face....

"oh man, why the hell did i just sling this mangy flea infested urine dripping bloody dog over my shoulders like this? that didn't make any sense at all..."

Pat/Rick · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:53:09 PM »

Savage 24F, no problem shooting slugs with a IC choke tube in.Screw in chokes are not a problem,just size 'em to your load.

oneshotkill · « **Reply #30 on:** May 26, 2009, 08:49:04 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on February 26, 2009, 11:33:55 AM

I think a choke tube in Improved Cylinder would be fine as well, but I guess it would be best to check with Remington or read the owner's manual to be sure.

I killed my first deer with my Benelli Nova with the imroved cylinder choke in. It worked just fine.

woodswalker · « **Reply #31 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:04:45 PM »

RTFM...then follow

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