Shotgun Slugs

[70chevy]

Hey all
Seeking some information on shotgun slugs.I have a rem 870 wingmaster in 12gauge that shoots 23/4 with a full choke.Just wondering if its possible to shoot slugs through this setup or do I need to change barrels to a rifled one.Just going to be packing it for backup while bowhunting.Chances are very slim of even using it but you never know.Any info greatly appreciated

[hunted]

Originally Posted by 70chevy

Hey all
Seeking some information on shotgun slugs.I have a rem 870 wingmaster in 12gauge that shoots 23/4 with a full choke.Just wondering if its possible to shoot slugs through this setup or do I need to change barrels to a rifled one.Just going to be packing it for backup while bowhunting.Chances are very slim of even using it but you never know.Any info greatly appreciated

I don't think you can shoot a slug through a full choke. What I did was took it to a gun smith and he drilled out the choke. Then I bought some rifled slugs so it would put the spiral on the slug its self. Worked good for me I took a whitetail with it last year. I am good out to 100 yards

[Tone]

Never shoot any slug out of a shotgun with a full choke. You need an open choke tube. You may get away with it but it's pretty dangerous. That's what I've been told anyways!

[Albertabowhunter]

you can go either way, I have a rifled barrel for my 870 and shoot sabots. Or you can get rifled slugs to shoot through a smoth bore. Though I would look into what choke you should use for slugs. My brother dropped a nice whitetail with the rifled barrel. so they do work well.

[70chevy]

So in other words I would be better off shooting 00 buckshot?

[DuckBrat]

I have has wonderful success with a rifled barrel on the wing master. Deer and wild Boar mostly. Remington slugs were good but the Federal sabot slugs have been the most consistent. Although I have heard one should not shoot rifled slugs out of a rifled barrel I have had good accuracy out to 80 yard with them. No damage to the rifling just made sure to brush it out real good. You may also want to consider a rifled choke tube as it can be just as accurate as a full rifled barrel. Just consider buying the clipon rear site and your good to go.

[303carbine]

Originally Posted by 70chevy

Hey all
Seeking some information on shotgun slugs.I have a rem 870 wingmaster in 12gauge that shoots 23/4 with a full choke.Just wondering if its possible to shoot slugs through this setup or do I need to change barrels to a rifled one.Just going to be packing it for backup while bowhunting.Chances are very slim of even using it but you never know.Any info greatly appreciated

Slugs are fine to shoot through a full choke, can you imagine how many lawsuits there would already be if they didn't work. I have done it for years with great success, I find the full choke barrel gives better accuracy with slugs and a modified works best with buckshot and birdshot.