870 slug options

[Dean1818]

I have an 870 that I would like to use for short range deer and pig hunting
- 100 yards and less.

I would like to use slugs

The barrel is 26 inches and is smoothbore with a full choke

I would ask for your input on

1) getting a modified choke tube.......

What accuracy can I expect at 100 yards?

What are the best slugs for those who have tried this?

Would an improved choke be better?

2) should I get a rifled scope tube?

What sort of accuracy would I get at 100 yards?

What is the best slug to buy for this setup?


I realize that a rifled barrel would be the best choice, but my other rifle purchases recently have limited the fun funds.

Please let me know and thanks in advance



Also..... Let me know which choke vendor you like the best as well

 

[LeonCarr]

I would pick the rifled choke tube and Truglo type fiber optic open sights that attach to the vent rib. The Hastings rifled choke tubes that are about 7 inches long with about 5 inches of rifling are considered the best rifled choke tubes. If adding 5 inches to the length of your shotgun is a concern, the shorter factory Remington rifled choke tubes and the ones made by Carlson's and Cation are good choices.

Should shoot 6 inch groups or better at 100 yards with a slug it likes. The best slug is the one that is most accurate in your particular shotgun/barrel. I would get at least three or four different brands, both Foster/Brenneke type and Sabot, and see how they do. IME fully rifled barrels are best with Sabot Slugs only, and the rifled choke tubes can shoot pretty good with either Foster/Brenneke type slugs or sabots. If you can get the Foster/Brenneke type slugs to shoot under 6 inches at 100 yards use those, since they cost less than half what the sabot slugs cost.

Also, if you go the rifled choke tube route make sure that you use a good choke tube lube on the threads and every 4 or 5 rounds fired use a choke tube wrench and loosen the rifled choke tube then tighten it back by hand. The rifling twist of the rifled choke tubes will tighten the tube in the barrel with every shot, and if not loosened and tightened every few shots it will be very very tight and almost impossible to remove. Also every four or five rounds dry brush the rifled choke tube to keep the rifling clear of powder and lead/plastic fouling for best accuracy.

I hope this helps.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr