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SteelChickenShooter · September 21, 2012, 12:56 PM

I have to agree with post number 4.
The 12ga slug gun that I had, that performed like a 45-70, weighs quite a lot. I recently opted for a 20 gauge bolt action slug gun- that seems to be better.
I still use a 12, but just for short distances with open iron sights. Short meaning a ballpark 60 yards or less in places that are heavily filled with brush and not a very long sight distance.

September 21, 2012, 12:56 PM	#23
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	I have to agree with post number 4. The 12ga slug gun that I had, that performed like a 45-70, weighs quite a lot. I recently opted for a 20 gauge bolt action slug gun- that seems to be better. I still use a 12, but just for short distances with open iron sights. Short meaning a ballpark 60 yards or less in places that are heavily filled with brush and not a very long sight distance.