What is the most accurate sabot slug?
As I mentioned previously, the H&R/NEF Ultra Slug Hunter with a heavy barrel is a very accurate slug gun, as is the gun I shoot, an Ithaca Deerslayer III. I can always get Remington slugs to shoot. Winchester XP3s and Hornady SSTs are quite accurate, as are Federal’s new Trophy Copper slugs.
How accurate is the savage 212 slug gun?
The accuracy was good (1.75in at 100 yards), but the most accurate was the Federal Sabot slug utilising the original BRI slug of 0.50 calibre encased by a plastic two-shell separating sabot. This consistently put three slugs into less than 0.5in at 100 yards, which is phenomenal.
How accurate are slug guns?
There are several downfalls to this method, the greatest being accuracy. Shotguns firing slugs from standard open chokes have an effective range of only about 50 yards. Adding a scope to such a rig will do little to help, as the effective range of the firearm hardly warrants a magnified image.
Are sabot slugs more accurate?
This stabilizes the bullet, allowing for vastly superior accuracy, less drop and a longer effective range. In fact, even average-quality sabot slugs fired through a rifled barrel can reliably accomplish 3-inch groups at 100 yards and 6-inch groups at 200 yards!
How far are rifled slugs accurate?
In practical terms, the effective range of a rifled shotgun loaded with buckshot is limited to 10 yards or less. Iron sights or a low magnification telescopic sight are needed for accuracy, rather than the bead sight used with shot, and an open choke is best.
How far will a 12 gauge sabot slug travel?
A slug also becomes increasingly inaccurate with distance; out to 100 yards, it drops approximately 5″ and has a maximum range of approximately 400 yards. In contrast, centerfire projectiles from rifles can travel miles. Shotgun slugs are best suited for uses over short ranges.
Is 220 or savage 212 better?
I have had both, and I prefer the 220, the 212 is great out to 100 yards, but the accuracy is sub par compared to the 220 which still holds a 3 inch group at 150 yards using 3 inch remington accutips. Also the 20 gauge slug is plenty to drop deer and bear.
What is the best slug?
Here are the best options we found — a “top 10” list of today’s best slug guns.
- 1: Savage 212 and 220.
- 2: Winchester SX3 Cantilever Buck.
- 3: Remington 870 SPS ShurShot Synthetic Super Slug.
- 4: Browning A-Bolt Shotgun.
- 5: Benelli SBE II Slug Gun.
- 6: Weatherby PA-08 08 Slug Gun Combo.
- 7: Mossberg 500 FLEX Slugster.
How far will a 12-gauge slug travel?
What is the best 12 gauge slug?
A Lightfield rubber slug is the best 12 gauge home defense ammo option for people who want less-lethal ammunition. It will stop most attackers, but they have a decent chance of surviving. The rubber slug has a muzzle velocity of about 600 FPS and is intended primarily for use at room distance.
How far are you accurate with your slug gun?
Your expected range of accuracy for any box of slugs you grab in a store should be about 50 yards. This is an average range for the typical field gun with a smooth barrel and bead sight, shooting any brand of ammunition picked at random.
What is the best deer slug gun?
What are the best slug guns available: Model 37 Deer Slayer III Model 870 SPS Super Slug SX4 Cantilever Buck 212 and 220 3000R
What exactly is a “slug gun”?
Even at its best, a slug gun is firing ammo with a muzzle velocity of under 2000 feet per second. It still has limited range, accuracy, and power when compared to any hunting rifle. A slug gun isn’t exactly a shotgun and it definitely isn’t a rifle.