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11-21-2005, 09:10
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CLM Number 182
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Shotgun / ammo question.
Hello all,
I have a 12ga Mossberg 500 with a smooth bore barrel. Can I shoot "rifled" slugs from the thing? I see the place I love to hate the most (Walmart) is having a sale on these...and I have a NRA shotgun class this weekend...
help!
'Drew
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11-21-2005, 09:28
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Yes and rifled slugs are actually made just for this reason. I hope you have more than a single bead for sights since you will get more accuracy at longer range with a "rifle sights" barrel.
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11-21-2005, 10:31
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CLM Number 182
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Quote:
Originally posted by noway
Yes and rifled slugs are actually made just for this reason. I hope you have more than a single bead for sights since you will get more accuracy at longer range with a "rifle sights" barrel.
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As you can see, I really need to do this class.
Thank you for clearing this up for me. I see another trip to Walmart in my near future...
'Drew
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11-21-2005, 11:03
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One more advice, if you are shooting a choked barrel try them in the least restrictive choke that you have or modified or less.
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11-21-2005, 11:15
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Quote:
Originally posted by noway
One more advice, if you are shooting a choked barrel try them in the least restrictive choke that you have or modified or less.
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Thanks for that tidbit. I don't intend to use any chokes, etc. But it's good to know.
'Drew
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11-21-2005, 11:52
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Quote:
Originally posted by NYC Drew
I don't intend to use any chokes…
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;P
If your gun has screw-in chokes you MUST use one at all times or run the risk of REALLY messing up your barrel... or possibly WORST!
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11-22-2005, 11:05
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Quote:
Originally posted by Michigun
;P
If your gun has screw-in chokes you MUST use one at all times or run the risk of REALLY messing up your barrel... or possibly WORST!
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I checked the barrel on purchase, except for a little (very) notch in the barrel where the front sight is, the last 3-4 " of the barrel (as far as I could see or stick my finger) is smooth - totally smooth.
So what's the deal here guys? I don't want to mess thing thing up...
help a newbie please.
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11-22-2005, 11:25
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NYC Drew, can you post a picture of the end of your barrel?
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11-22-2005, 16:09
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Quote:
Originally posted by Michigun
NYC Drew, can you post a picture of the end of your barrel?
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Sure thing...
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11-22-2005, 16:15
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With that barrel, no chokes can be used. Straight cylinder bore. Blaze away with any kind of shotgun ammo. I have a Mossberg 500a. Love it. What barrel length is yours?
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11-22-2005, 17:01
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Quote:
Originally posted by Glockdude1
With that barrel, no chokes can be used. Straight cylinder bore. Blaze away with any kind of shotgun ammo. I have a Mossberg 500a. Love it. What barrel length is yours?
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Honestly? I have no idea. I assume it's 22-24", because it holds 7 + 1. (NY is 5+1 legal for hunting).
I bought it used a week or so ago for a NRA basic shotgun class.
Here is a picture.
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11-23-2005, 05:24
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Quote:
Originally posted by Glockdude1
With that barrel, no chokes can be used. Straight cylinder bore. Blaze away with any kind of shotgun ammo.
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EXACTLY! ^c
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