JimT Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I have narrowed my search down to the BPS Rifled Deer and the 870 Express Slug. The price difference is only $125.00, with the Browning being higher. Both guns are new. Thoughts on which one to get? Both seem very functional. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2labs Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Cant beat the 870, mine is a Awsome shooter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 i own a remington 870 and love it... however it came with the rifled barrel so i have to shoot sabot slugs out of it which cost me $15 a box... i have since bought a T/C Triumph and won't go back to my slug gun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Got the 870... Thanks guys. Now, which slugs do I try first....? Gun accepts 3" and the barrel is rifled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Not to be redundant, but I would try a box or 2 each pay check until you find the one that shoots the best. My 870 Mag w/ rifled barrel eats the 2.75" Winchester Super X's the best, while the bird barrel with rifled choke likes the Remington 3" Copper Plated sabots (same receiver-go figure). I haven't tested the barrel on either of my other 2 870's, didn;t want the expense. Good luck in your search-but don't be afraid to try the 2.75" slugs in your testing. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 If you are going to try different brands throw some Lightfield sabots in the mix. They are heavy at 1.25 ounces ( 2 3/4 "), and they kick hard, but are very accurate in my 870. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have heard the Lightfields are accurate. May try and find some. I want to be golden to 75 yards. Got the gun scoped and ready tonight... heres a pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 If you are going to try different brands throw some Lightfield sabots in the mix. They are heavy at 1.25 ounces ( 2 3/4 "), and they kick hard, but are very accurate in my 870. +1 but you must have a rifled barrel to shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Nice looking setup there Jim. Have a rifled choke tube for my winchester 1300 buck and tom, but have never deer hunted with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 My favorite slugs (from my Remington 1100) is the Hornady 300 grain SSTs at about 2000 ft/s. These are very hot loads, very accurate and devestating on deer out to 150 yards or so. Surprizingly, I do not find them to be heavy recoiling rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 75 yards should be no problem with a scope and rifled barrel, especially shooting sabots. I'd say start out trying slugs that you can find easily and buy locally, if you don't find anything locally that works well for you, then check into other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Got the 870... Thanks guys. Now, which slugs do I try first....? Gun accepts 3" and the barrel is rifled. Mine liked the Winchester cheapy sabots. I can get cloverleafs off the bench at 75 yards. Try the Lightfields too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Mine liked the Winchester cheapy sabots. I can get cloverleafs off the bench at 75 yards. Try the Lightfields too. I think Lightfield Commanders do not exist here in Maine, so I bought two boxes of the BRI Winchesters to try. They rate good soooo............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Lightfield are magic I shot a buck in Ill at 185 yards and put my second shot into him at 204 as he stood with 12 GA litefield Hybrid Slugs.... measured by union carpenter with steel tapes Lightfield are magic When you find a model that shoots buya llyou can get of the same lot TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xOZx Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If that's the fully rifled barrel, then test out and select some sabots. 75 yards is a chip-shot with a scoped sabot gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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