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T. O'Heir · June 12, 2011, 03:03 AM

Definitely pattern it, but buck shot of any size is only good to 35 or 40 yards on a good day. Past there the pellets spread out too much and lose energy.
A slug will be good out to 100 yards with rifle sights and good ammo. Slugs can be scary accurate at 100. 3 to 4 inch groups or better with ammo the shotgun likes. Even with an 18.5" barrel.
"...produces a 1" pattern..." One inch?

June 12, 2011, 03:03 AM	#9
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Definitely pattern it, but buck shot of any size is only good to 35 or 40 yards on a good day. Past there the pellets spread out too much and lose energy. A slug will be good out to 100 yards with rifle sights and good ammo. Slugs can be scary accurate at 100. 3 to 4 inch groups or better with ammo the shotgun likes. Even with an 18.5" barrel. "...produces a 1" pattern..." One inch? __________________ Spelling and grammar count!