i have an 870 express magnuim youth slug (deer) shot gun and got some shot shells for it but dont know if i can shoot it
2007-11-25 09:03:20 · 11 answers · asked by jake m 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It is possible to shoot lead shot out of a rifled barrel, but it will foul the rifling badly, requiring extensive cleaning, and you'll get very poor groups.
If you can't swing a new Remington Barrel for it for shot, Mossberg does make replacement Remington barrels for far less than the Remington ones.
2007-11-25 09:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by fishtrembleatmyname 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can, but I wouldn't advise it. The shot will deteriorate the grooves in the rifled barrel. If you want to use it for anything other than slugs, you need to get a smooth-bore barrel. There are many places to find one, like e-bay, www.auctionarms.com or www.gunbroker.com. All 3 of these sell replacement barrels for your Remington 870 shotgun cheaper than you can find them at Remington, Cabella's or Midway. Get the correct barrel before you try any of the shot through it. Good luck and be safe....
2007-11-25 09:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by edison_math 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, some deformed shot flies off in odd directions and there's a relatively empty spot in the center of the pattern. Keep looking.
2016-04-05 22:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by April 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Do not use shots through a rifled barrel.
2007-11-25 09:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lloyd R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not if its a fully riffled barrel but yes if it is smooth bored.
2007-11-25 11:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Redneck5 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not a good idea. it will mess up the rifling, and you will not have a good shot pattern
2007-11-26 05:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it would tear up the rifle grooves coming out of the barrel
2007-11-25 09:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by Matt D 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Like everyone else has stated, you can, but it's not advisable.
2007-11-25 10:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by NightFire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can use shotshell.
2007-11-25 10:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get new sling .
2007-11-25 09:12:21 · answer #10 · answered by the rocket 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋