Any deer hunters using slug guns?

[HunterBrad]

Hi guys, just wondering if there are any deer hunters using slug guns.Don't myself but i'm might be thinking on buying one so tell me what make and model you have and the goods and bads about them so i know what to buy.Thanks

must guys i know that can't use a rifle given a choice use a front stuffer over a shotgun.

[Beaux]

I shoot a rem 870 express mag with a Hastings slug barrel and a leupold shotgun scope. I shoot the 3 inch Buckhammer slugs they are 600gr. Pros: shoots a really big bullet accurate out to 125 yards or so, thats about it besides it a really cool gun. Cons: It really kicks hard, a shotgun trigger is not like a rifle trigger so from the company its kind of hard to get used to it because you have to pull it so much harder, slugs are expensive. I really like mine when hunting with it, but sighting it in I recomend a Caldwells led sled or something similer.

[deerless]

I prefer my muzzeloader over a shotgun. My state is doing a trial this year during shotgun if you have a shotgun tag you can use your muzzleloader.

[countryboy]

I have a bolt action slug gun with a ported barrel when I shoot from a stand or tower. If you are going to be hunting in heavy cover, I would recommend a pump or auto. For a pump, I like Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. Make sure to get one capable of shooting a 3" shell. Be aware that some have a rifled barrel and some have a smooth barrel. Don't confuse the description of rifle sights for a rifle barrel. If you are going to be putting an optical sight on a gun that is not a single action or bolt action, I recommend getting a barrel with a cantilever mount.

Rifled slugs can be more expensive than rifle ammo. Sabot slugs (for a rifled barrel) can be a few bucks a pop. Here is a tip. If you do decide to get a slug gun, buy one or two boxes of the same lot (box of 5) of three or four manufactures when they are on clearance after the season is over. See which proves to be most accurate. Personally, I like Lightfield EXP (I use 2 3/4 with a 1 1/4 once slug). I started using them years ago because they were the least expensive sabot round at the time (no longer true). This round really knocks them down.

Be aware that wind really affects a slug. Just a 10 MPH wind can push the slug 6 inches at 100 yards. When you sight in the gun, use a distance of 50 yards to set the windage (make sure it is perfectly centered vertically with the bullseye). Use the longer distances to adjust the elevation.

[deputy dog]

all the ohio guys should be all over this one. i use a mossberg 835 open sights, rifled barrel and remington platinum tip sabots 2 3/4". if you are using a rifled barrel you SHOULD only use sabots as the lead slugs are so soft they will fill in the rifling and not be as accurate. one thing about the mossberg 500, and i have one and used to hunt with it, after they get "used" the fore grip, slide, gets loose and noisy, jmo. good gun though and the back sights fold down so remember to flip them up.

[terry1]

I shoot a Remington 870 20ga. with a Hastings 24" fully rifled cantilever mount barrel. I have a 2.5X20 Simmons scope on it, and shoot Remington "buckhammer" slugs. Its very accurate for a shotgun out to about 100 yards. This is what I have to hunt with in the NY southern zone where i live.

[wmi]

Originally Posted by countryboy

I have a bolt action slug gun with a ported barrel when I shoot from a stand or tower. If you are going to be hunting in heavy cover, I would recommend a pump or auto. For a pump, I like Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. Make sure to get one capable of shooting a 3" shell. Be aware that some have a rifled barrel and some have a smooth barrel. Don't confuse the description of rifle sights for a rifle barrel. If you are going to be putting an optical sight on a gun that is not a single action or bolt action, I recommend getting a barrel with a cantilever mount.

Rifled slugs can be more expensive than rifle ammo. Sabot slugs (for a rifled barrel) can be a few bucks a pop. Here is a tip. If you do decide to get a slug gun, buy one or two boxes of the same lot (box of 5) of three or four manufactures when they are on clearance after the season is over. See which proves to be most accurate. Personally, I like Lightfield EXP (I use 2 3/4 with a 1 1/4 once slug). I started using them years ago because they were the least expensive sabot round at the time (no longer true). This round really knocks them down.

Be aware that wind really affects a slug. Just a 10 MPH wind can push the slug 6 inches at 100 yards. When you sight in the gun, use a distance of 50 yards to set the windage (make sure it is perfectly centered vertically with the bullseye). Use the longer distances to adjust the elevation.

GREAT POST!!

[gfdeputy2]

I actually put the .270 away 3 years ago & started carring my mossberg 835 I have got 4 deer with it in the last 3 years the woods are too thick for long range shots & who knows where a stick would send that .270 round While hunting in NY 3 years ago I shot right through a small tree never saw it in the scope (about 1 1/2 Dia) stayed on target & took out the deer ever since I have been hunting with it If I were going some where where I had over a 75 yards I would most likely pull out the .270

[Rozman62]

As mentioned above I grab my TC Omega every time. I own a rifled 12 gauge slug gun. My Omega shoots less than 1" groups at 100 yards. I am lucky to get a 3" group from my slug gun at that range. I would rather have only 1 shot and be very confident with it than multiple shots for less accuracy.