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Spectre · November 17, 1998, 05:47 PM

Rob,

I believe the concern about firing slugs through full choke is KB caused by barrel diameter being too tight for the OD of the slug. I have seen warnings on slug boxes, to the effect of not firing them through anything tighter than improved cylinder, I believe. (I'm not sure if that was the choke, but it would definitely preclude using a full choke.)
I am NOT a believer in auto shotguns for (1) Reliability, (2) Cost and (3) Weight issues. I would make an exception for an AK, though, especially since this one seems to be pretty accurate, for a shotgun. I realize it would mean a whole new manual-of-arms, but BFD. Get 'em while they're hot, and you still can, accorded the priviledge by our benevolent and loving betters.

November 17, 1998, 05:47 PM	#15
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Rob, I believe the concern about firing slugs through full choke is KB caused by barrel diameter being too tight for the OD of the slug. I have seen warnings on slug boxes, to the effect of not firing them through anything tighter than improved cylinder, I believe. (I'm not sure if that was the choke, but it would definitely preclude using a full choke.) I am NOT a believer in auto shotguns for (1) Reliability, (2) Cost and (3) Weight issues. I would make an exception for an AK, though, especially since this one seems to be pretty accurate, for a shotgun. I realize it would mean a whole new manual-of-arms, but BFD. Get 'em while they're hot, and you still can, accorded the priviledge by our benevolent and loving betters.