Ghilliesuit22 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hello all, I have been shooting copper solids out of my 12 gauge Remington 870 rifled deer barrel for over 8 years. I like the fact that I can take a shot at a deer over a 100 yards away and know that the slug will have no trouble making it there while still providing ample power. I will say that I do not look forward to that punch I get when sighting in my shotgun every year. Call me a sissy if you want but copper solids pack a mighty kick. I have seen and read a little bit about copper solid managed recoil slugs and the reviews seem good. I was curious if anyone had any stories to back it up. I would really like to hear them. The reason I ask is because I bought a new scope for the shotty as I normally use iron sights. I would like to be able to put a few rounds through without flinching so that I know its accurate. Below is a review I read and it seems like they performed well. Remington Managed-Recoil Copper Solid This is an all-copper sabot slug designed for a rifled barrel. ManagedAccuracy: Both the regular and the *Managed-Recoil types turned in tight groups, with all the holes touching at 50 yards, when shot from a fully rifled Ithaca 37. Penetration: The regular copper solids have a muzzle velocity of 1450 fps. When I shot one at the Test Tube it passed all the way through, popped the lid off the bottom, and fell into the dirt of the backstop. The *lower-velocity version penetrated 71⁄2 inches. Both slugs expanded perfectly. Ouch Factor: At 1 ounce and 1200 fps, the *Managed-Recoil Cop*per Solids were the *softest-kicking slug I tried. The sensation wasn’t much different from shooting a light target load. Conclusion: It’s a great choice for the recoil-conscious shooter who wants the utmost accuracy from a rifled gun. I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot a deer at 100 yards with a Managed-Recoil Copper Solid. http://www.heartlandoutdoorsman.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddpipkin Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Buy, borrow or build for yourself a "Lead Sled" type rest. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=152664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Buy, borrow or build for yourself a "Lead Sled" type rest. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=152664 What he said! I've used the copper solids for many years now and switched this season to my smooth bore 20 guage that shoots rifled slugs. I didn't mind the punch to the arm, but can't take the punch to the wallet any more! At 15 dollars + for a box of 5 it takes me 30 dollars to sight it in and practice. Then another 45 for hunting. I'd sight it in with the type of shell you'll be hunting with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'm in the same situation you are. Shootin a dozen or so copper solids out of my Mossberg 500 then shooting another dozen from my bud's 1187 really ruins the afternoon. I picked up a box of managed recoil slugs and shot them. I didn't notice a difference in grouping (only shot out to 70 yds) and their was a small difference in recoil. If you're shooting a 12ga, no matter what slug, you're gonna get it in the shoulder. Fly, you're right about thos copper solids!! They lighten the pocketbook quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghilliesuit22 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I like my rifled 12 gauge barrel. I have used iron sites on my shotgun since I was 15. I used copper solids with the barrel from the very beginning. A few years ago a friend mentioned to me that since I don't have a scope there is really no point to using the sabots because you will never utilize their potential. He said just buy some Remington sluggers and I bet you won't notice the difference except in your pocketbook and on your shoulder. Well I used them for a couple years and I never felt great about shooting rifled slugs through my rifled barrel but I had a pretty close group at 50 yards on paper. Last year I missed a pretty decent buck with it and my hunting buddy got fed up and he put his old shotgun scope on my shotgun as he had been asking me to buy a scope for years. We see deer at 80-150 yards all the time but I never felt comfortable making that shot with iron sights. He even bought the mount and rings. I guess I was just stubborn but he is a great friend. Anyways we could not get that thing to pattern with the remington sluggers, federal sabots, hornady sabots. We thought the reticle in the scope was bad, so I bought a new scope this year (it is on its way). Now I am starting to think my barrel just didn't like the slugs. Long story short, I was always happy with the performance of the copper solids, touching groups always even with iron sights. So I think they are worth the mula. Time will tell when I test out my new scope. You get what you pay for and as much as it hurts to pay around 3 bucks a round, I like the piece of mind. Oh and back to the original subject, I think I am just going to pass on the managed recoil slugs. Copper solids are meant for accuracy at long distances so it doesn't make sense to lessen the velocity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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