Encore 12 Ga. for Deer

[theplace2b]

I have an Encore 12 Ga. shotgun barrel that I would like to use for deer..It is smoothbore....Should I use slugs, sabots or maybe buckshot....Also, what chokes would be appropriate...I want to be safe....Thanks

[DEACONLLB]

Well first off you need to check your state reg. to see what is legal, next you need to see what choke you have as I think you would need cyl. choke to shoot slugs with a smooth bore. I think your rifle type slugs would work best.
Deaconllb

[sk330lc]

An improved cylinder choke has worked best with 1 oz Foster style slugs for me.  you can get rifled choke tubes to shoot the Sabot type slugs.  I have never tried a rifled choke tube through .

[theplace2b]

Thanks guys for the info....I have the noted chokes, but have just never thought about firing the slugs or sabots....Thanks again.

[Singlebarrel]

Depending upon where you are hunting, do not discount buckshot.  Pattern Master choke tubes work wonders.  I use OO in three inch magnum in my smooth bore deer barrel in my 870.  This combo is deadly out to 50 yards.  Probably, even works at a greater distance, but I limit my range to 50 yards with buckshot.  Great for thickets.   No reason a Thompson would not work just as well.  Of course, it is going to thump you pretty good, too.