can i use a field barrel for deer hunting?

Question

Cause i have a field barrel that came with my MOssberg 500 and it came with a fully rifled barrel and those sabot slugs cost like 15 bucks for 5 plus i dont use the scope and it has the thing for the scope in the way. And would anyone wanna buy it cause im looking at buying the Remington 870 express.

so if i wanted to i could get buckshot slugs and go hunt for deer with my bird barrel?

Answer 1

You didn't happen to mention where you live so it would be a good idea if you want to use Buckshot that you check with your local State Game & Fish Commission and make sure it's LEGAL first. Not a thing stopping you from using your Mossberg "Rifled" barrel for shooting "conventional /regular slugs" OR Buckshot, for that matter..... They of course will not be as accurate as Sabots would be, but that is what that barrel was designed to do in the first place....As you were advised before,AVOID shooting conventional slugs thru any FULL choke shotgun barrel regardless of make or manufacturer...Good Luck

Answer 2

You can shoot slugs through any barrel but I would use the rifled barrel if I could. If your smooth barrel is Full Choke I WOULD NOT recommend it, it won't damage the barrel, it's just that a full choke squeezes the slug too tight and it won't be very accurate.
The sabot slugs are made for a rifled barrel & the full bore slugs are for a smooth bore.
Does your rifled barrel have open sights on it?
If it does then just take the scope mounts off, if you're not comfortable doing it yourself, then take it to a gunshop. It shouldn't cost too much for them to do it.
Check out this article, it should answer your questions better than I can.

Answer 3

I recommend getting the 24" smoothbore "slugster" barrel for your Moss 500, it has excellent iron sights and is wicked accurate with most standard-grade slugs, including the 1 1/4oz 3" Federal load which is a real fun brute to shoot.
The main disadvantage in using a field barrel for any precision shooting is the lack of good sights.
The 870 express is a tremendous value in my book, it's heavier to swing about but will reduce the pounding you get from magnum loads. I prefer it for turkey, waterfowl, anything usually taken with a 3" shell, though the Mossberg remains my choice for slugs despite the sharp recoil.
For me, actually, the Winchester shotguns have the most ideal handling characteristics, but their light weight makes shooting slugs and 3" magnums an adventure in itself.

Answer 4

You can use a bird barrel for shooting slugs. If you have removable choke tubes, either remove them all together or use the improved cylinder when shooting slugs. You also can purchase choke tubes that are made to shoot slugs. I find the the cheaper slugs (ex. Federal Classic, Winchester Super-X, and Remington sluggers) shoot the best through a smooth bore barrel.

If you want to use your fully rifled barrel, I suggest using Breinike slugs for a fully rifled barrel, you can find them on sale for around $7.00 a box.

Answer 5

Yes you can use a field barrel for deer hunting. Use 00 or 000 buck shot. The deer will drop up to 40 yards.

Answer 6

YES, I prefer the Remington Sluggers myself.* Most Deer are harvested at 100 yards or less. You are good to go. Good Luck*