Firing Rifled-Slugs from a Rifled-Barrel ???

Sigbill · August 16, 2011, 06:26 PM

I have a Mossberg 12ga. w/a Rifled cantilever barrel, and was wondering what kind of performance(if any) I would see with 'Rifled'-Slugs... I'm planning on Sighting-in, and Hunting with the Hornady SST rounds, but they are too expensive for Me to 'Plink' with... Am just seeking an Inexpensive alternative for this Barrel when not on the 'Hunt'. I do not have Reloading capabilities, so that's not an option for Me. Any suggestions ???

kimbershot · August 16, 2011, 06:30 PM

shoot foster slugs in a rifled barrel--cheaper and just as accurate--buy a box of each and bench it--no sense spending 3x the ching.

Doyle · August 16, 2011, 07:07 PM

The worst problem you will have is leading in the rifling. Clean it good with a good barrel scrubber after each range session.

oneounceload · August 16, 2011, 07:34 PM

Sabot-style slugs from a rifled barrel, rifled slugs from a smooth barrel.

Jeff F · August 16, 2011, 11:02 PM

It will shoot them, probably pretty accurately to but its going to lead up like you would not believe. Could be a pain in the rear to clean. I shoot foster slugs out of an 870 smooth bore with an extended rifled choke tube, great accuracy and only 3 1/2 inches of choke tube to clean.

g.willikers · August 18, 2011, 04:39 PM

Here's theboxotruth results from using regular rifled slugs in a rifled barrel:
http://theboxotruth.com/docs/bot46_4.htm

August 16, 2011, 06:26 PM	#1
Sigbill Junior Member Join Date: October 18, 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 8	Firing Rifled-Slugs from a Rifled-Barrel ??? I have a Mossberg 12ga. w/a Rifled cantilever barrel, and was wondering what kind of performance(if any) I would see with 'Rifled'-Slugs... I'm planning on Sighting-in, and Hunting with the Hornady SST rounds, but they are too expensive for Me to 'Plink' with... Am just seeking an Inexpensive alternative for this Barrel when not on the 'Hunt'. I do not have Reloading capabilities, so that's not an option for Me. Any suggestions ???

August 18, 2011, 04:39 PM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Here's theboxotruth results from using regular rifled slugs in a rifled barrel: http://theboxotruth.com/docs/bot46_4.htm __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

August 16, 2011, 06:30 PM	#2
kimbershot Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 121	shoot foster slugs in a rifled barrel--cheaper and just as accurate--buy a box of each and bench it--no sense spending 3x the ching.

August 16, 2011, 07:07 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	The worst problem you will have is leading in the rifling. Clean it good with a good barrel scrubber after each range session.

August 16, 2011, 07:34 PM	#4
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Sabot-style slugs from a rifled barrel, rifled slugs from a smooth barrel.

August 16, 2011, 11:02 PM	#5
Jeff F Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2005 Location: Silver Springs NV Posts: 187	It will shoot them, probably pretty accurately to but its going to lead up like you would not believe. Could be a pain in the rear to clean. I shoot foster slugs out of an 870 smooth bore with an extended rifled choke tube, great accuracy and only 3 1/2 inches of choke tube to clean.