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CNYCacher · November 8, 2006, 11:36 AM

I have an Ithaca Deerslayer 18" barrel. I think it might be Improved Cylinder, not sure, but it is a Smooth bore slug gun. From 50 yards I put up a group of 10 shots that you could cover with a dollar bill. This is with open sights too. I had one out of the ten go a couple inches high, or else it would be "half a dollar bill". I tried 4 shots at 75 yards and hit 3 times on an 8-inch target, but it was getting dark and I was having trouble seeing the front sight (it was a non-glowing replacement front). Also, my front sight, being a non-Ithaca part was all wobbly, so this might even tighten up. I got an actual Ithaca front sight to replace. Going to re-try the groupings this Saturday.

November 8, 2006, 11:36 AM	#10
CNYCacher Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2006 Posts: 1	Federal Truball I have an Ithaca Deerslayer 18" barrel. I think it might be Improved Cylinder, not sure, but it is a Smooth bore slug gun. From 50 yards I put up a group of 10 shots that you could cover with a dollar bill. This is with open sights too. I had one out of the ten go a couple inches high, or else it would be "half a dollar bill". I tried 4 shots at 75 yards and hit 3 times on an 8-inch target, but it was getting dark and I was having trouble seeing the front sight (it was a non-glowing replacement front). Also, my front sight, being a non-Ithaca part was all wobbly, so this might even tighten up. I got an actual Ithaca front sight to replace. Going to re-try the groupings this Saturday.