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Mossberg 500/ slugs?

STEERZ@NDSTRIPESSTEERZ@NDSTRIPES Member Posts: 370 ✭✭✭
edited October 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have a Mossberg 500, it has the factory standard barrel.
I have heard different opinions on whether or not it's ok
to shoot slugs in this gun. Do I NEED a slug barrel?
S*S

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    NateNate Member Posts: 168 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You dont need a slug barrel as long as you area shooting them through a barrel that is choked improved cylinder or more open than that.

    Accuracy will not be the best, but it will get the job done.
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    mcbabmcbab Member Posts: 120 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No slug barrel? No problem, use rifled slugs.
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    leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    No slug barrel needed, just used imp cyl choke.
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    MikeinScappooseMikeinScappoose Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have read several times that ANY choke could be used,even full,for rifled slugs.I have shot 'em through full choked guns in the past.
    Any more ideas on this??
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    gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What if it's not choked at all? I have a Mossy 500 Persuader. It's not choked at all to my knowledge. Would it be OK to use slugs in this too?

    -Marcus

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    sig-mansig-man Member Posts: 591 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, no choke is a cylinder bore and is ok for slugs, Brenneke rifled slugs are designed for use in smooth bore barrels. The 1 1/4 oz. are devestating and accurate. Good luck..
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    SunraySunray Member Posts: 773 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, you can shoot slugs until the cows come home in any barrel. They just work a bit better in a more open choked barrel. A full choke will squeeze the slug a tick as it goes by. That's not necessarily good for accuracy, but it won't hurt the barrel.
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    NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Duty Mossberg 590DA and my Model 500 Persuader both shoot slugs surpriseingly well.Did you Get my E-mail?


    Best!!!

    Rugster


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    ka11ka11 Member Posts: 44 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shoot away
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    STEERZ@NDSTRIPESSTEERZ@NDSTRIPES Member Posts: 370 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, a little possitive feedback never hurts when you're not completely sure. I'm use to blowing stuff away with just the ol'Buck.
    Ooh Pree She Ate It

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    snowtiggersnowtigger Member Posts: 273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I killed my first CaribouAND my first moose with a Winchester Model 37 .410 guage shotgun with a full choke and punkin' balls. That gun dissapeared out of my truck somewhere along the way. I sure would like to have it today. Teach my grandkids how to shoot.
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