caeser Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Can anybody give me a definate answer to this question, What chokes can I use for rifled slugs in my shotgun ? ( It's for wild boar shooting, in case you were wondering why I ask.) I've read different peoples opinions, but I need to know for certain. Some body must know the answer, or answers. Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I believe, after reading my new book on wild boar, that it is dependant on the slug itself. Some can be fired through any choke safely whilst others can`t It would be better to contact the cartridge manufacturer than rely on "I was told....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidibear Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I think the gun needs to be proofed to 3" 4ton magnum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 How far backwards do you want to fly? LB=no help but couldn't resist it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Caesar You need to check up, but I am reasonably certain that slugs can only be used with section 1 shotguns. The firearms advise for police on the BASC website should be a good place to start. Sorry that I cant look it uo right now. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 As stated before it depends on the slug. Some slugs are made for full choke smooth bore. Some for open choke smooth bore. Some for rifled barrels. You will also find 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch slugs. Decide what you want to shoot as far as your gun is concerned and then pattern differant slugs to find which shoots best. Personally I would be looking at the federal 2 3/4 inch smooth bore full choke slug as a starting point. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Caeser, as far as I am aware, the gun does not need to any particular 'section' . I use these for practical shotgun courses - card targets, not steel plate!! These are 'directed' through a Beretta 3-shot S/Auto. the choke is kept 'wide' because the distances are not great, compared to hunting/clays. Just need to justify the purchase of a higher capacity Benelli to her indoors..... Enzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks everybody, your input has been very helpful to me. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sick Old Man Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 You will need a shotgun that proofed for the load, and the barrel MUST be improved or true cylinder. That is NO choke at all, this information is writted clearly on the side of the box, its the slug cartridge thats sect 1 not the shotgun, as far as I know the only way you can get these on a ticket is practical shotgun. They are as you know hugely destructive, Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Caeser, you're aware that rifled slugs and sabot slugs are two very different things? Will you be shooting a lot of wild boar, or at least regularly? If so, why not opt for a centrefire rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 When I booked to go boar shooting I couldn't decide whether to take the shotgun or the rifle. I have a shotgun (o/u multichoke) and a pokey enough rifle. I asked on here about slugs and got some good advice from NTTF regarding the Federal rifled slugs. After a phone conversation with the orgainiser of the trip I took the rifle with a red dot sight fitted to it. That gave me the option of 6 shots if I needed them and the confidence for longer shots if required. I understand the rifled slugs are very accurate, but on our trip you took your shotgun and used whatever he had available over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I've fired rifled slugs out of open © and 1/4 (IC) chokes. I got my information from the slug manufacturer's website. Guy that sold them to me said open choke, website said 1/4! I would check them out well first, like the lads have said contact the maker about the choke and pressure information and if you're unsure about the legal aspect it's better to be safe than sorry with your health and freedom :unsure: Slugs are unreal with the power they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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