Norm Sauceman Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I have a Browning Invector in 12 gauge with a rifled slug barrel. I am looking for a slug that would be effective at 150 yards max. that would not kill me when I squeeze the triger. This being my first slug gun, I am ignorant to the different types of slugs available. I have heard of the copper, hollow-points, lead, sabotted, etc. and I still don;t have a clue what would be the most effective for my range. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Re: Slug You'd definetly want a saboted slug. I personally shoot Rem CopperSolids. But there are several other good ones. The only problem is the price. 2 bucks a pop for the ones we shoot.Try out a few different ones, and figure out what you and your gun likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Re: Slug Coppersolids are a good slug. I am using the 3"Federal Premium 1 oz. with the Barnes Expander solid copper slug. They are very accurate for me. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Re: Slug only thing i could tell you norm is to try out a bunch and see what patterns best. 150 yards is quite a poke with a slug, especially if you're looking to reduce recoil. in that respect i'd say you're going to have to drop your yardage down to 75 to 100 yards and shoot a 2 3/4 i'm betting AJ has some thoughts here too, and i'm betting they're better thoughts than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Re: Slug [ QUOTE ] You'd definetly want a saboted slug. [/ QUOTE ] Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Re: Slug Hey Norm, To shoot effectively at 150 yards with a slug gun you are going to have some recoil. Due to the shape of the slugs, they are basically flying bricks. They shed their velocity levels fairly quickly. To shoot long range with slugs, I would shoot each of these slugs and see which one shoots the best: Remington Core Lokt Ultra Bonded Federal Premium Barnes Sabot Winchester Supreme Partition Gold Sabot Since the slugs drop their velocity so quickly, they have a more pronounced arch in their trajectory. They also shed energy very quickly. The above 3 loads will have enough energy out to 150 yards for deer and black bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Re: Slug Awesome guys, Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Re: Slug It basicly just depends. if you plan on shooting long distances, you'd wanna be about 2 inches high at 100. That will put you enar the bullseye ate 125 and a little low at 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted June 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Re: Slug Thanks!! With your suggestions and MUCH research, I have decided to give these a try: http://www.remington.com/ammo/ballistics/shotshell/slugs.htm PREMIER CORE-LOKT ULTRA BONDED SABOT SLUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Slug [ QUOTE ] You'd definetly want a saboted slug. [/ QUOTE ] i dont know if this is with all slugguns but with rifled barrels but your only supost to shoot sabots because rifled slugs rip up the riflings in you barrel due to the fact that the riflings on the slug are different than in the barrel. sabots get spun by the riflings and rifled slugs spin by themselves causing them to not need a rifled barrel. its kind of comfusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Slug I'd definetly go with a sabot slug, Norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Re: Slug [ QUOTE ] i dont know if this is with all slugguns but with rifled barrels but your only supost to shoot sabots because rifled slugs rip up the riflings in you barrel due to the fact that the riflings on the slug are different than in the barrel. sabots get spun by the riflings and rifled slugs spin by themselves causing them to not need a rifled barrel. its kind of comfusing. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry Buddy, not even close, on both accounts. Foster type, rifled slugs can be fired in a rifled bore with zero damage to the rifling, bore, gun, or whatever. As long as the gauge and length is correct for the chamber, a soft lead bullet will not affect the steel rifling. There will be some quick lead buildup in the rifling, but it can (should) be cleaned out to keep accuracy consistant. On the second subject, the rifling on a slug does not cause it to spin. It gives a space for the lead to go as it passes through the choke. When the bore becomes smaller at the choke, the lead has to squeeze into a smaller shape. The grooves give the moving lead some place to go. The only don'ts with slugs are: 1. shoot sabots in a smoothbore - not for safety, but for accuracy. Sabot needs to be spun for stabilization. 2. Do not shoot slugs in the huge Mossberg 835 or 935 barrels unless it is a slug barrel. This comes straight from the manufacturer. Anyhow, this post is a year and a half old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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