Can you shoot a rifled slug out of a Mossberg 500?

Can you shoot a rifled slug out of a Mossberg 500?

Can I shoot slugs or buckshot through a “smoothbore” field barrel with Accu-Choke™ tubes? (500/505/535/9200/88/930 models) Yes, and with sabots or rifled slugs, the more “open” the choke tube, the better the accuracy (“Improved Cylinder” recommended.)

Can you shoot rifled slugs through a smooth bore shotgun?

Yep, that’s what rifled slugs are designed for. The sabot slugs are for rifled barrel shotguns. As stated, rifled Foster slugs are meant for smoothbore barrels.

Can you shoot a slug through any barrel?

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.

What shotgun choke is best for slugs?

It’s important to select a choke tube with little to no constriction. That’s why a cylinder or improved cylinder choke is ideal for use with slugs. These types of chokes have a large enough diameter to shoot slugs without damaging the shotgun barrel or causing harm to the person firing.

Do rifled slugs damage barrel?

In almost all cases, you should only use rifled slugs in smoothbore barrels. It’s counter-intuitive to what the “rifled” slug name suggests and while it may not be a catastrophic failure, you could damage the grooves in your rifled shotgun barrel.

What size should a deer slug be?

A look at the gun rack in the average deer camp shows that 12-gauge slugs dominate the hunting community, but in many ways 20-gauge slugs are a better choice.

What is the most powerful shotgun slug?

According to TAOFLEDERMAUS these are the most powerful slugs he has ever tested. The named “BIONIC BRASS” by their creator and they have about as much energy leaving the barrel as a . 308 Winchester round.

Do I have to remove the choke to shoot slugs?

You should not shoot slugs—or any other shot—through your barrel without a choke in place, since there is a very real possibility that you will damage the threading. If your accuracy with this choke is acceptable, stick with it. If it doesn’t, experiment with other chokes until you find the one that performs best.

Is Mossberg 500 rifled?

The Mossberg® 500® Slugster® offers hunters an accurate and reliable Pump-Action Shotgun, specifically designed for deer hunting. The Slugster comes with a fully rifled and ported barrel with a cantilever scope base.

How do rifled slugs work on a Mossberg 500?

Rifled slugs act as though the barrel of your gun is rifled, even though it isn’t. At least, that’s how it should work in theory. This article contains everything you need to know about shootings slugs with your Mossberg 500.

Will a slug hurt my shotgun?

In theory, a slug should not damage your shotgun. If that were the case they simply wouldn’t still make them. A slug should fire just fine, without damaging your barrel, regardless of whether it has a rifled or smooth bore or what size choke you have.

Do you have to fire slugs in a rifled barrel?

A slug should fire just fine, without damaging your barrel, regardless of whether it has a rifled or smooth bore or what size choke you have. It is a good idea to fire with a wider choke but you don’t have to per se. The only way you might damage your barrel is if it has been over bored.

Do you have to fire slugs with a wider choke?

A slug should fire just fine, without damaging your barrel, regardless of whether it has a rifled or smooth bore or what size choke you have. It is a good idea to fire with a wider choke but you don’t have to per se.