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September 3, 2009, 07:23 PM | #1 |
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Can I shoot slugs through removable choke tubes?
I have a Winchester model 1300 XTR 12 ga. and a Winchester Ranger 120 20 Ga. both with removable choke tubes. Is it safe and ok for the gun to shoot slugs through these guns?
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September 3, 2009, 07:37 PM | #2 |
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Yes but no tighter than Modified. Also, don't try it without any choke at all. It will damage the threads.
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September 3, 2009, 08:39 PM | #3 |
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I have in the past, and still do. No problems with properly installed tubes... not too tight tubes tho, about MOD is as tight as I'd go.
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September 4, 2009, 07:29 AM | #4 |
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I think you are safe with a factory "full" but accuracy may suffer. Safest thing to do is contact the gun/choke company and ask the "tech" dept.
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September 4, 2009, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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The idiot proof choke to use for slugs is IC.
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September 4, 2009, 09:17 AM | #6 |
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It's telling that most factory smoothbore slug guns are either Cyl or IC. Either fixed choke or in the removable choke that is shipped with the gun. I expect some testing was done there for accuracy.
I use IC in my 870's and 11-87. I have a Mossberg Cyl slug barrel that I rarely use. I have shot them through Modified and Full chokes with no damage, but that's about as much as I can say for the experience. Best accuracy I've had was with IC.
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September 4, 2009, 01:19 PM | #7 |
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Yes, you can. I'd shoot both IC and Modified to test for accuracy differences with your chosen load.
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September 5, 2009, 03:10 AM | #8 |
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I have before through my Skeet choke and all ended well.
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September 5, 2009, 07:48 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the input.
Thank You! To everyone for your replies. The information is just what I was looking for. Stay Safe!!
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September 5, 2009, 09:39 AM | #10 |
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Greetings, Kayscin, and welcome aboard.
It's nice to see a new member who's prime concern is safety. |
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