JakeE141414 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Well I get to finally get out the shotgun for some deer hunting in Western Minnesota this weekend. I usually hunt with a rifle in NW Minnesota, but am going to a buddies land where only shotguns are allowed. What should I know about the differences in hunting styles between the two? Anything major that I should know before heading out in the woods? I do bowhunt as well so I have that background, but have never used a shotgun for deer hunting. Any advice is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 For starters, the range of shot. With a well sighted in shotgun, I personnally think 100 yards is about as far out as I would be comfortable shooting. FPS is also going to be considerably less with the Shotgun. But you get to shoot through brush. A slug will just keep on flying towards the deer, regardless of small brush or twigs. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuckhunter Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 the range is diffrent for sure but with a fully rifled barell and good sabots i can shoot 6" groups at 200 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Range is going to be the biggest difference. I personally don't shoot more than 100 yards with my shotgun. Like c lou said, small twigs and brush is not going to mess with a slug at all. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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