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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    You should get hunting accuracy out to about 50 yards with a slug in a smoothbore. The more open the choke [less constriction] the better should be your accuracy. Most slugs have a fibre type disc or a lead skirt incorperated in the design to form a gas seal and are designed for smoothbores.

    Dedicated 'slug' guns are available with a rifled barrel and front and rear sights which are more accurate...too what extent...i am not sure.

    KK20...quote...'Helps for sabots and a 4 inch rifle choke will do well'...unquote. What do you mean by a 4 inch rifle choke?

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    Is it possible to get a barrel threaded to accept a rifled choke and other chokes?

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    LeftShot...thanks i think you answered my question to KK.

    Learn something every day,i did not know about a rifled choke.

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    Google "Paradox shotgun "

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    Forgot to mention "Brenneke shotgun slugs"

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    Tested my conversions this morning. Three shot at 25 metres, 2 cutting each other, the third 2cm away. Very mild recoil. I think perfect for pigs close up.

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    I get good accuracy out to 90- 100 m
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    Hi Guys.
    Stupid question I know...just had a 'heavy' Sunday lunch !
    But...would I have to remove the chokes before firing slugs from my side by side 12 Gauge ?
    Regards.
    Keith.

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    Thanks uncle Rick.

    KK..accuracy out to 90,100m is brilliant. Is this with the normal bead up front?

    Keith,i would not fire slugs with no choke in the gun.I would use the 2 most open chokes you have.
    I have shot a few pigs at close range in the past with an old s/s with full,fixed chokes,but accuracy suffers.

    Kayc..sounds like you are winning.

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    Default Re: Converting Shot Shells to Slugs

    Quote Originally Posted by keithbatkins View Post
    Hi Guys.
    Stupid question I know...just had a 'heavy' Sunday lunch !
    But...would I have to remove the chokes before firing slugs from my side by side 12 Gauge ?
    Regards.
    Keith.
    With removeable chokes, there is a risk of the slugs stretching the choke tubes and jamming them in the threads.
    With chokes removed, there is a risk of the fine threads getting damaged.
    Fixed chokes are generally not affected by slugs.

    It is likely prudent to contact the manufacturer of your shotgun and get their recommendation on shooting slugs.

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