Buckshot from a slug barrel?

JamisJockey · February 21, 2004, 01:02 PM

What might one expect when shooting buck from a rifled barrel out of a typical 12ga?

pmbiker · February 21, 2004, 07:58 PM

Here's how I understand it , and correct me if I'm wrong. Anything other than a slug from a rifled barrel will give atrocious patterns. The rifling spins up the shot as it would a slug but instead of stabilizing it the shot flies in all directions after exiting the bore. Not a good idea, you wouldn't hit the broad side of a barn.

Hatchett · February 21, 2004, 08:05 PM

It widens the shot pattern dramatically. That's about it.

JamisJockey · February 21, 2004, 08:23 PM

I'll pass, then...there is a rifled barrel on ebay for a winchester 1300 that I was watching...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=31709

pmbiker · February 22, 2004, 03:18 AM

I don't think that's a rifled barrel. It might be a smooth bore with rifle sights. E-mail the seller and ask. If it's a smooth bore and a good deal go ahead and get it. It'll make for a good HD barrel and a slug barrel

JamisJockey · February 22, 2004, 08:40 AM

Wow the price shot up quickly, its up to $63, with 5 days left.

February 21, 2004, 01:02 PM	#1
JamisJockey Member Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,721	Buckshot from a slug barrel? What might one expect when shooting buck from a rifled barrel out of a typical 12ga? __________________ -JD- Cyclist, gun owner, fly fisherman Purists suck. Just because you prefer wood furniture doesn't mean you should talk down to those who don't.

February 21, 2004, 08:23 PM	#4
JamisJockey Member Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,721	I'll pass, then...there is a rifled barrel on ebay for a winchester 1300 that I was watching... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=31709 __________________ -JD- Cyclist, gun owner, fly fisherman Purists suck. Just because you prefer wood furniture doesn't mean you should talk down to those who don't.

February 22, 2004, 08:40 AM	#6
JamisJockey Member Join Date: January 4, 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,721	Wow the price shot up quickly, its up to $63, with 5 days left. __________________ -JD- Cyclist, gun owner, fly fisherman Purists suck. Just because you prefer wood furniture doesn't mean you should talk down to those who don't.

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February 21, 2004, 07:58 PM	#2
pmbiker Member Join Date: May 17, 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 269	Here's how I understand it , and correct me if I'm wrong. Anything other than a slug from a rifled barrel will give atrocious patterns. The rifling spins up the shot as it would a slug but instead of stabilizing it the shot flies in all directions after exiting the bore. Not a good idea, you wouldn't hit the broad side of a barn.

February 21, 2004, 08:05 PM	#3
Hatchett Member Join Date: July 24, 2003 Posts: 214	It widens the shot pattern dramatically. That's about it.

February 22, 2004, 03:18 AM	#5
pmbiker Member Join Date: May 17, 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 269	I don't think that's a rifled barrel. It might be a smooth bore with rifle sights. E-mail the seller and ask. If it's a smooth bore and a good deal go ahead and get it. It'll make for a good HD barrel and a slug barrel