can the choke on it now shoot both slug and buck?
2007-11-25 23:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by Paul L 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I had a question about their new super full choke I had purchased, and emailed the link below. They did answer my question but they are slow to respond, it took over a week.
they can answer your question though!
2007-11-26 00:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A modified and improved cylinder choke are what you shoot slugs through and it depends on what you want the pattern to be with buckshot. If you want it to be good toa bout 30-35 yards, a modified choke will do. If you want a little longer distance, get a tighter choke.
2007-11-26 12:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'd recommend 000 Buckshot to anyone who is deciding whats best to use for big game. But as far as the shot you are looking for I'd recommend Full Choke for buckshot because you want to keep it tight. Some people might laugh but I set up a target at 80 yards and shot buckshot at it with a 28" barrel with 3" 000 Buckshot loads in my 870 Express. 90% of the shots landed one pellet and about half of those even had 2 pellets. Its not recommended to shoot buckshot that far I know but in a pinch if you were walking to a spot that would be better for buckshot than a rifle/rifled slug and you had to attempt a 60 - 80 yard shot with buckshot. It would be worth it to attempt it. 3" 000 Buckshot holds 10 pellets. I have killed a deer with only one pellet before. Lung shot of course. It was about 50 yards running shot. As far as non rifled slugs I would recommend shooting them alot to find out what is the exact trajectory. Non-rifled slugs drop fast and have the effectiveness range of what I was describing possible to do with buckshot. But if you would rather go with slugs I highly recommend Modified or improved cyclinder. Basically when you think about it the slug in a non-rifled barrel doesn't need a tight fit to get velocity in which rifled slugs need. With full choke and non-rifled slugs it gives you more of a chance to make minimal contact with the inside of the barrel causing your shot to be off quite a bit. A slug barrel for the gun you have is about $230.00. I've been thinking about getting one myself but I'm gonna buy a Thompson Center Encore first. But if you are shooting Modified with buckshot you are only going to have about 30 yard max. Slugs would be your best option with modified only. But again. Choke tubes aren't that expensive at Wal-Mart. Just don't shoot steel shot thru the darn thing and you'll be all set. ;) Good luck and let me know what you decide. I'm an avid Shot Gun user for Big Game.
2007-11-26 09:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if the mfr gives the ok for these loads to be used you want to practice with them before you hunt. I've had different chokes do weird things with slugs and buckshot. You need to pattern the gun with both before you decide which is the best way to go.
2007-11-26 08:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by brddg1974 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read your manual, IC choke or your best bet is to buy a 870 rifled slug barrel.
2007-11-26 09:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Manufactures recommend you only shoot rifled slugs in a cylinder or improved cylinder choke only.*
2007-11-26 11:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu'd be better of with a slug barrel.
2007-11-26 10:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by MrNeutral 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tells you all about using slugs in nthis gun in the owner's manuel.
2007-11-26 07:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call any gunsmith in the yellow pages.....
2007-11-26 07:46:36 · answer #9 · answered by edward M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋