84 z28 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have just bought a Rossi match set 20ga/22 rifle for my nephew. I have a question about the 20 ga barrel. On the barrel it is stamped 3in modifed. Is it safe to shoot slugs out of this ? And also would he be able to shoot 2-3/4 slugs and 3in or just 3in slugs as the barrel states ? http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Don't shoot slugs out of this shotgun. That modified tube is too tight. You need an improved cylinder to shoot the regular foster type slugs from a smooth barrel. Look into getting a fully rifled barrel from Rossi to fit the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84 z28 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well there goes my second opinion. I have been researching on the web and i keep getting different answers on this question. I read this be for i posted on here. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071001191725AAtY2LY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well, first, what does the owners manual say? If it does not address this question, call the manufacture of the gun and ask them. Personally, I would not shoot slugs through that gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuckhunter Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i shoot slugs out of my modified without any problems but i use an old slug gun a remington 870 special field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84 z28 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Well the instruction booklet dosent specify anything about this matter. The only thing I could dig up is that he can shoot 2-3/4 and 3in out of the current barrel verified be Dicks sporting goods and the Rossi catalog. I have heard of guys shooting slugs out of the bird barrels before and i keep reading that shooting out of a fixed modified is safe buts its still just what im reading on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84 z28 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I also found this so i guess my answer is yes. http://www.winchester.com/contactus/faq/faqview.aspx?questionid=4&question=shoot%20slugs%20through%20a%20choke&history=1&searchby=0&sortby=0&category=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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