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JackSparrow · December 21, 2009, 12:43 PM

short barrels are best for slugs. 18-20" is best. After that point, the slug has reached it's maximum speed, and now it's just slowing down in the barrel due to friction.

An 870 with a rifled barrel shouldn't be more than like $400. My brother-in-law picked up an 870 with both barrels for just over $400 if I remember right.

here's a pretty good article on slugs and slug guns:
http://www.gameandfishmag.com/huntin.../gf_aa106503a/

December 21, 2009, 12:43 PM	#10
JackSparrow Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Posts: 24	short barrels are best for slugs. 18-20" is best. After that point, the slug has reached it's maximum speed, and now it's just slowing down in the barrel due to friction. An 870 with a rifled barrel shouldn't be more than like $400. My brother-in-law picked up an 870 with both barrels for just over $400 if I remember right. here's a pretty good article on slugs and slug guns: http://www.gameandfishmag.com/huntin.../gf_aa106503a/