No such thing as a dumb question...

[superjoe76]

Ok. I have owned a shotgun forever with really no knowledge other than how to load and pull the trigger. After reading a few posts I had a moment!

I went hunting a couple years ago with 12 gauge slugs in a smooth bore.

Is this dumb? I really don't know! Is it dangerous? Is it just ineffective? Should I only use a rifled barrel!

I never had time to practice and didnt see any deer so I have never fired it this way. Please help!

 

[furbymac]

As long as u have an improved cylinder choke or any choke more open than that I believe u are ok but I have never tried it myself. I do know they make riffled slugs for smooth bore barrels though.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Smooth bore = rifled slugs

Rifled bore = sabot slugs

And be sure your choke isn't too restrictive so the slug can exit w/o impacting.


-J-