shotgun barrel

jeffleger

October 03, 2003 14:34

I want to put a slug barrel on my mossberg 500. What will be the difference in accuracy and distance between a rifled barrel and a smooth barrel. Thanks Jeff

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  jeffleger

  October 03, 2003 14:34

  what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a 30 inch barrel on a remington wingmaster 12 gauge. found one in great shape for $315.00 , is this a good choice for turkey/ducks ? thanks.

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  jeffleger

  October 03, 2003 15:06

  Ok but which will be more accurate and give me the most distance. Jeff

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  bambihunter

  October 03, 2003 18:48

  rifled barrel, although the smooth will work fine out to 50 yards, maybe 75. I've seen good groups out of rifled barrels at 125 yards and beyond.

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  Sunray

  October 03, 2003 20:58

  Naturally, a rifled barrel would give you better accuracy. However cheap they ain't. A smooth bore with a cylinder or improved cylinder choke will shoot slugs well too. The sights on a slug gun are more important than the barrel. If it's not rifled. A slug gun with just rifle sights, using regular slugs, should shoot into 3-4" at 100. That's more than good enough for deer.
  Be sure and check that a rifled shotgun barrel is not considered to be a rifle for hunting where you are.

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