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Hairball · November 12, 1999, 06:57 PM

Yes, firing regular buckshot through a rifled barrel is just as safe as firing it through a normal barrel.

However, you will get some interesting patterns with a rifled barrel. Mostly "Dough Nut" style patterns will occur at a rather short distance. Like 10 - 15 yards I think.

-=Hairball=-

November 12, 1999, 06:57 PM	#4
Hairball Member Join Date: January 29, 1999 Location: Floating on a rock in the pacific ocean. Posts: 57	Yes, firing regular buckshot through a rifled barrel is just as safe as firing it through a normal barrel. However, you will get some interesting patterns with a rifled barrel. Mostly "Dough Nut" style patterns will occur at a rather short distance. Like 10 - 15 yards I think. -=Hairball=-