[Hunting Man]

Currenyly I'm in the process of having a new Rem 870 express mag tapped and will install a low mount Leupold 3X9X40 scope on it. Most seem to have cantalever mounts but i'm having the receiver drilled and tapped like a rifle. This will be for any midwest hunting that requires shotgun only. I probably will never utalize the 3X9 but it was a birthday present and its for a shotgun so we'll see how it all works out. Max range, I won't know till I see the pattern and try some slugs. Any suggestions on the best slugs for a rifled barrel is appreciated.

 

[Hunting Man]

This is just my opinion: I think you have your yardage estimates a tad bit long. I will be happy if my slug gun will shoot accurate (4" group)out to 125yds and most bow hunters would not shoot past 50 yds. Yes there are people who can and do, but for the average bowhunter 30-40 yds would be tops and even these take considerable practice to pull off cleanly. After 30 years of bowhunting, I know my maximum range is still 30 yds. The one change I've made is to go to a one pin sight set dead on at 25 yds.

 

[Hunting Man]

In my responce to this distance question, I assumed the lack of knowledge of ethical shot distances was due to a lack of hunting experience and therefor tempered my responce accordingly. The origional topic included both slug and bow distance questions/statements that were flawed. Accidents are happening all over the country by hunters shooting various equipment and will continue. Violators have always been a problem. These issues will be magnified just because of the new president and the controlling political party. I hope that true hunters can form a strong political front and stop the democratic tide of anti guns/hunting. Hunters need to clean up their own acts and stop contributing to the problem!

 

[Hunting Man]

I hope to add to the slug gun topic when I get this gun package put together and see what it will do. I have access to long ranges for sight-ins. Opinions in the forums are simply that. Some are based on actual experience and others on plublished articles. Hopefully the blend of both contributes to good advise and information for those seeking it. I think here we do a pretty good job on both fronts. With hunting season over now I have time to get my slug gun project completed. Well see what the 870 can do!

 

[Hunting Man]

you and I agree ronn! Extreem shooting should be something for the experienced not for the novise. The experienced one would know the limits and not exceed them for any reason. Thats just my opinion.

 

[Hunting Man]

wmi, what slugs are you using in your 870, and are they 3" or 3-1/2"?? Thanks HM