I'm relatively new to shotgun chokes. I was wondering if someone could help explain if I can use slugs on a barrel with a choke? The short answer seems to be yes, but on certain ones.
Now I'm just learning the different types of chokes. I have a Winchester 1300 Ranger 20ga I like to use for Deer season this year. I got this gun 19yrs ago, haven't shot it much. But it came with two barrels. A 22in Deer Slug barrel, but its just a smooth-bore with rifle sights. No brainer this barrel is fine to use Foster, or Breneke slugs.
The other barrel is a 28in smooth-bore with a Win-choke. Now my dilemma is I don't know what type of Win-choke is on there. I'm guessing its a modified choke since its groups great for clays and fowl 25-35yds. But how would I find out what type is in there now? Can I tell just from looking at it?
And depending on that, what is the recommended choke to use with slugs? Something like a Cylinder Smooth Bore choke? Also is/would there be any benefit to using a slug in a 28in sb vs. a 22in sb, since they're not rifled?
These questions are driven with accuracy in mind. If there is no added benefit, I'd just leave the gun alone then. Besides, the 22in is pretty accurate out 50yds and is more manageable in a blind due to short length.
I'm just curious if it could be done on the 28in barrel. And if it would be worth it. I appreciate anyone's feedback or info.
Thank you
Now I'm just learning the different types of chokes. I have a Winchester 1300 Ranger 20ga I like to use for Deer season this year. I got this gun 19yrs ago, haven't shot it much. But it came with two barrels. A 22in Deer Slug barrel, but its just a smooth-bore with rifle sights. No brainer this barrel is fine to use Foster, or Breneke slugs.
The other barrel is a 28in smooth-bore with a Win-choke. Now my dilemma is I don't know what type of Win-choke is on there. I'm guessing its a modified choke since its groups great for clays and fowl 25-35yds. But how would I find out what type is in there now? Can I tell just from looking at it?
And depending on that, what is the recommended choke to use with slugs? Something like a Cylinder Smooth Bore choke? Also is/would there be any benefit to using a slug in a 28in sb vs. a 22in sb, since they're not rifled?
These questions are driven with accuracy in mind. If there is no added benefit, I'd just leave the gun alone then. Besides, the 22in is pretty accurate out 50yds and is more manageable in a blind due to short length.
I'm just curious if it could be done on the 28in barrel. And if it would be worth it. I appreciate anyone's feedback or info.
Thank you