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Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« on: October 27, 2010, 02:30:47 PM »
OK - I have never used slugs before, just need a little confirmation on what I have researched so far. I am Using a 12G. mossberg pump. I have used this gun for birds only.
  I have located a nice blacktail in a restricted GMU, (No centerfire)

- Accuracy?
seems to be zeroed out at 75-100 Yrds for most loads (Depending on the manufacturer) True?

- any preferences on what type of slug? What has worked best for you?

- This is appears to be a larger bodied blacktail, I would guess around 160-180Lbs. Am I going to have any problems dropping him at 75-100 Yrds?
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010, 02:33:27 PM »
what kind of barrel do u have on it?

i would use hornady sst's if you have a rifled barrel if you dont i would seriously considering purchasin one. they help with accuracy and penetration alot
« Last Edit: October 27, 2010, 02:40:27 PM by rock »
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2010, 02:34:49 PM »
Go get a few varieties of rifled slugs, try them out for accuracy and get a feel for drop at 75-100 yards then go put one in the boiler room of that deer!
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2010, 02:34:53 PM »
No problem dropping a deer at 100 yards or even farther with a 12 gauge slug. But the problem will be hitting a deer beyond about 75 yards if you don't have some sort of sight or a scope on the shotgun. With just a front bead even 50 yards will be a long shot. But 75 will be doable.

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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2010, 02:52:57 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys,

 FC/Rock - This would be a one time thing as I 99.9% of the time use my 300 WTHBY, and time is of the essence, so I unfortunately don't have the time to buy a rifled barrel or test loads. Typically wouldn't even think about hunting this area, but I have an opportunity on a once in a lifetime blackie..... Let's just say DBL drop tynes are involved.

 Bobcat - Thanks, I will try to get within that range as I have only the front bead!
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2010, 03:04:46 PM »
yeah i see what u mean. just buy hornadys or remingtons rifled slugs not sabots
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2010, 03:05:32 PM »
Well I would take at least a couple of shots to find out where your POI will be or you could just use buckshot, if you can get to 50 yards or less buckshot will work fine.
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Re: Advice needed on shotgun slugs
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2010, 03:44:44 PM »
Definately going to take a few practice shots to get a feel for the range in as much as I can. The area will only allow me to get a clean shot within 75-100 Yrds anyway, dense area with only a few openings. Several things have to go my way for a clean shot, but I can't get him without trying!
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