unioncountyslayer Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I am looking at purchasing a good slug gun for next season. I hunt at a family farm and it is shotgun/bow only. I have taken a few deer with buckshot but there are a few open fields I would like to be able to make longer shots on. I have read good reviews on the H&R ultra slug hunter. Anyone own one? What are some other good slugs for the $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? If you can use a muzzleloader during slug season I would go with that... They are more accurate for longer distances than the slug gun. I am using the TC Encore and it is by far my favorite gun. I've never had much luck with slugs... you never no where they are going to go sometimes. good luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Yeah, I have an Encore as well that I can and do use. I was just thinking of having more than one shot. I know the H&R is single shot, but I could reload fast enough to get a second shot off if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEF Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I ,as well use a t/c encore and love it !! but my back up slug gun is a mossberg 695 slug gun.Very straight shot with lightfield slugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I own a remington 870 with a cantilever bbl and shoot 2 inch groups at 100 yds all day long with winchester supreme sabot slugs and a simmons pro diamond scope. This has been very effective for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? thanks for the info guys. I may just buy the slug barrel for my 870 and be done with it. I never use the ol 870 other than home protection, so I may convert it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Why not buy a slug barrel for the Encore? Thats my primary slug gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I have an H&R Ultra Slughunter and it is very accurate using Federal premium and Remington premium slugs. It is on the heavy side, but it is not that bad. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? it don't get any better than the h&r slug gun.....i would highly recommend getting one, you won't be disapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? i use the 1300 and love it.....2 friends have the savage bolt action and swear by them...its all a matter of opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I also have a 1300 slug gun. Very good gun & it is pretty cheap. Also use a 1100. The slugs you use will also make a huge difference. Whatever gun you decide on , try several different brands of slugs to see what shoots best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Buy a smooth bore slug barrel for the 870 and shoot brenneke KO rifled slugs or winchester XX. I've been shooting this combo for years and is very effective up to 100 yards. You can go with a rifle barrel but you'll have to shoot sabots which are pricey. But if you don't plan on shooting over 100 yards stay cheap and shoot the smooth bore. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I just use my 11-87 sp with a 26 inch bird barrel for slugs. Shoots an inch high at 100 yards consistently. Don't even bother wasting the money on the slug barrel with that good of patterning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I have used the 870 and a hastings heavy bore barrel and taken deer at 150 yards.It is heavy but will work well with your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhnter16 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I have a H&R ultra slugger, it is a little heavy byt it is sweet. Very accurate and still easy to get 2 shots off. This year I shot a doe at 122 yards using lightfields in it. Plus you can get the gun for probably cheaper than a slug barrel for the 870. I have an 870 that I use fir long walks and it shots very well to, but if you want a treestand slug gun go for the H&R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I use the new Mossberg 535 12 gauge. This bad boy is loaded with a fully rifled barrel and scope mount. I shoot 3'' groups of Lightfield Hybred EXP slugs at 100 yards. I love this gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Remington 1100 12g. with the rifled barrel and put a nice scope on that and you have one of the most accurate deer guns I have ever seen. Also my sisters Remsinton 870 with the rifled barrel is SWEET, they are so accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILdeerhunter Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? The H&R ultra slugger is cheap and very accurate. (I Love mine) except when buying sabots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbucks125 Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? 870 works great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbrian Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? im going to get an h&r ultra slugger and i agree it would make a good stand gun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I shoot a browning gold with a cantilever rifled barrel, semi-automatic. Its pattern is less than 2 inches at 100 yards with Federal's Barnes X copper slug. Muzzle velocity is 1900 ft/sec. It's kind of expensive, but it will last me till the day I die or cannot physically hunt anymore. i would reccomend this gun to anyone, it's worth the price. or try and find a used one on "guns america". this is where I got mine. i bought it for $800. It included the gun, cantileverrifled barrel, long bird shot barrel and a short bird barrel. Also, a leopold shotgun scope and two extra chokes. The gun was in perfect condition. There are some great buys on "guns america". i would check it out before you buy a new one. just my 2 cents--Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Remington 870 Express w/ the slug barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILclimber Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I shoot a Remington 870 12 Ga. Great Gun, a little expensive but man can that thing shoot! I also shoot federal slugs and I have had great success in doing so. Shoot straight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? I went to get the cantilever scope slug barrel for my Rem. and left with the HR Super Slugger. Haven't regretted it for a minute. I get awesome accuracy from the 2 3/4 Lightfield Hybrids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: Slug Gun Suggestions? Thanks for all the feedback guys, just ordered a H&R Ultra Slug Hunter with the deluxe heavy barrel in Lam stock from Bass Pro. What type of shotgun scopes do you guys use? This will be a first for me. I have Nikons on all my rifles and Encore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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