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Can a semi auto shotgun shoot slugs?
The Stoeger® M3000R Slug Gun Semi-Auto Shotgun uses the reliable Inertia Driven® action to cycle either 2-3/4″ or 3″ shells without adjustment. The M3000R is a rugged and reliable semi-auto shotgun, specifically designed for hunting in “slug only” big game units.
Can I shoot a slug through any shotgun?
Yes! You actually can shoot slugs through a choke. As a general rule of thumb, and we all know there are exceptions to the rule, you can shoot a slug out of a shotgun barrel that has a choke if you are using a modified choke or larger.
Do you need a special barrel to shoot slugs?
Those are full-bore slugs and saboted slugs. Full-bore slugs should be used in smooth shotgun barrels; sabots are designed to be used in special shotgun rifled barrels. You can use a sabot in a smooth barrel, but don’t expect very good performance.
Can you fire slugs with a choke?
A cylinder choke is recommended for shooting rifled slugs in a smooth-bore barrel. Sabot slugs should only be shot through our fully-rifled slug barrels. It is not safe to shoot slugs through chokes tighter than those listed here.
Can I shoot slugs with a choke?
Can you shoot a slug through a rifled barrel?
Never shoot a rifled slug through a rifled barrel. Good quality barrels will last for years, but if you shoot a lot shot or slugs it will eventually wear. It will take some experimenting to find the right choke for your gun and ammo, I suggest starting at IC, then IM, or full
What kind of slug is in a shotgun?
The original shotgun slugs were small balls (small enough to slide through the barrel). However, shotgun rifles didn’t have rifling back then. Therefore, they didn’t spin the bullets, leading to inaccurate shots. Slugs have evolved over time and below are some of the most common types;
Which is the best 100 yard slug gun?
This is easily a dead-to-rights 100-yard gun every time, at a minimum. Plus, Benelli’s patented ComforTech system reduces felt recoil by 48 percent; that helps accuracy, too, because you won’t flinch.
Which is the best slug gun for duck hunting?
Ask a duck hunter what semi-automatic shotgun can take the punishment without balking, and they will say a Super Black Eagle. The SBE II Slug Gun is built on the same principles but adds a specially designed, heavy-walled, 1:28 twist rifled barrel that stabilizes slugs and sabot-encased bullets for excellent downrange results.