500 slug gun sighting in

kx592 · July 9, 2010, 05:43 PM

Well shot Winchester, berkenkee(sp*)K.O's, and Remington buck hammer/copper solids..Now i use a Bushnell 4x scope (cheap one) and sighting in at 35 yards. I have some good luck with the copper solids, although I get a weird one once in awhile, is that normal? Also since its considered a cheap scope is it still dependable for deer under 50yards? Also for people who have the 500 slug barrel whats your barrel prefer for slug brand?

Deerhunter · July 9, 2010, 06:46 PM

Try the Hornaday SSTs. They are a little pricey but shoot great. I shoot them out of my 870. My buddy shoots them out of his Mossberg. We both really like them.

.284 · July 9, 2010, 07:15 PM

If so, then I like Winchester Partition Golds. I find them to be accurate, fairly flat shooting for a slug, and generally they "open a can" on Mr. Whitetail. I have spent the better part of 25 years hunting the shotgun zone of southern Michigan. I have dropped numerous deer with both 20 and 12 guages.....good stuff. I don't remember if they are offered in 3" mags but, if they are don't bother. The 2 3/4" will punish your shoulder quite well when practicing. In hunting situations, you won't feel the kick.

July 9, 2010, 05:43 PM	#1
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	500 slug gun sighting in Well shot Winchester, berkenkee(sp*)K.O's, and Remington buck hammer/copper solids..Now i use a Bushnell 4x scope (cheap one) and sighting in at 35 yards. I have some good luck with the copper solids, although I get a weird one once in awhile, is that normal? Also since its considered a cheap scope is it still dependable for deer under 50yards? Also for people who have the 500 slug barrel whats your barrel prefer for slug brand?

July 9, 2010, 06:46 PM	#2
Deerhunter Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 607	Try the Hornaday SSTs. They are a little pricey but shoot great. I shoot them out of my 870. My buddy shoots them out of his Mossberg. We both really like them. __________________ My idea of fast food is a mallard. -Ted Nugent

July 9, 2010, 07:15 PM	#3
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	Is your slug barrel rifled? If so, then I like Winchester Partition Golds. I find them to be accurate, fairly flat shooting for a slug, and generally they "open a can" on Mr. Whitetail. I have spent the better part of 25 years hunting the shotgun zone of southern Michigan. I have dropped numerous deer with both 20 and 12 guages.....good stuff. I don't remember if they are offered in 3" mags but, if they are don't bother. The 2 3/4" will punish your shoulder quite well when practicing. In hunting situations, you won't feel the kick. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

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