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Noreaster · February 3, 2013, 04:01 PM

Probably not. I have a couple of shotguns (NEF & Mossberg smooth bores,) that shoot rifled slugs very well at 50yds, but not consistent at 100yds. If you want a 100 yd slug gun go with a full rifled barrel and maybe a scope. I had a 20 inch 870 smooth bore with rifled slugs that would not shoot well at all at 50 yds with Winchester or Federal slugs. I also have a 20 gauge 500 that shoots rifled slugs better with the 26 inch barrel with modified choke then the 22 inch barrel with rifled sights, go figure. Try out your setup and see how it works.

February 3, 2013, 04:01 PM	#11
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	Probably not. I have a couple of shotguns (NEF & Mossberg smooth bores,) that shoot rifled slugs very well at 50yds, but not consistent at 100yds. If you want a 100 yd slug gun go with a full rifled barrel and maybe a scope. I had a 20 inch 870 smooth bore with rifled slugs that would not shoot well at all at 50 yds with Winchester or Federal slugs. I also have a 20 gauge 500 that shoots rifled slugs better with the 26 inch barrel with modified choke then the 22 inch barrel with rifled sights, go figure. Try out your setup and see how it works.