NON MAGNUM BARREL

[BIGINNER]

CAN YOU SHOOT A SLUG THROUGH A 2 3/4" NON MAGNUM SHELLS   BARREL?

[GoldTip]

Yes, as long as it is a 2 3/4" slug.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Just because you can... Doesn't mean you should.

That said, I've done it.  Don't go to the range and shoot a bunch of them. Your barrel will get really hot and damage could result.  That said, A Remington 870 shoots out to 90yds pretty good with a smooth bore/modified choke with a slug.

-Steve

[bobcat]

I did a Google search and came up with this:

Also new for '89 is Mossberg's Model 5500 MKII 12-gauge autoloader which will henceforth be known as a complete or total "shooting system". That is the Model 5500 MKII will be offered as a package with two barrels -- one barrel for non-magnum 2-3/4-inch 12-gauge loads only and the other barrel for 2-3/4-and 3-inch magnum 12-gauge loads.

"A larger gas port in the non-magnum barrel insures reliable extraction and ejection with even the lightest target or field loads," Pelton said. "The fast swinging 26-inch non-magnum barrel is ideal for close cover upland hunting and comes equipped with three ACCU-II choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full) for lead shot use.

"On the other hand, the 28-inch magnum barrel has a smaller gas port, designed to regulate the speed of the bolt and tame the recoil of heavy hunting loads. The magnum barrel provides the balance and longer sighting plane, preferred by waterfowl hunters. It comes equipped with two ACCU-STEEL (modified and full) choke tubes for maximum durability and optimum patterns with steel shot," Pelton added.

Mossberg's Model 5500 MKII autoloader has a five-shot capacity and boasts a high strength aluminum alloy receiver for balance and fast handling in the field and with its two barrel combination should make a perfect all-around hunting arm for the upland/waterfowl hunter seeking quality at a respectably reasonable price.