Author Topic: i wont question you guys anymore (Read 658 times)

mjbgalt · « **on:** August 31, 2004, 01:56:50 PM »

i took my new 20-gauge pardner out today to shoot slugs. it shot them VERY well. as close as i could guess, i was 45 yards from the target or so. offhand, i shot 2 federal slugs and they were about 5 inches low and to the right a bit.

i then tried the cheapie winchesters i brought. they shot 2 inches low but right on from side to side. i then sat down and tried to shoot out the bullseye of my target with them, held it very still and damn near accomplished my goal. those slugs will shoot approximately a 3" group at 45 yards. very nice. my old mossberg slug gun didnt do any better than that.

i weighed down my stock with rolls of nickles and put an Allen shell holder on the stock for even more weight, and the recoil was very light, less than shooting a shotshell in the same gun, unweighted.

btw i also saw the new NEF pump at the gunshop tonight. VERY nice gun. i was impressed. (yes i know where theyre made and i am not close minded enough to think i can avoid chinese products forever) and they only wanted $179...it was a national chain and theyre known to be marked up on most items, but still...$179 for a new pump that i really would have to say is honestly as good as my 870 express. maybe better, but i would have to spend more time and shoot it to make that decision.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2004, 02:05:42 PM »

mjbgalt, next time your buying ammo look for some 2 3/4" Brenneke (MP)slugs for you 20 gauge and try them (about $4.00 a box of 5), I think you will be pleasently surprised with the recoil and accuracy!!!...<><.... :grin:

mjbgalt · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2004, 02:15:15 PM »

you mean those slugs will do better than the winchesters?

gwhilikerz · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2004, 12:06:19 AM »

mjbgalt I have been using those "cheapie" Winchesters for quite a while and they are really accurate from my pardner. I plan on trying the Brenneke slugs that MSP ret suggests. If they work out that is great. If not, then I still have some very accurate ammo with the winchesters.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2004, 12:25:51 AM »

In my 12 smoothbore the Brennekes are the most accurate I have found. Each gun may like a particular brand or bullet better than another. The only way to be sure which yours likes best is to try them. I do suggest you try a box of Brennekes, and I suggest the 2 3/4" MP slugs. In 12 gauge they shoot a 1 oz slug...My old rust colored 20 double that I rescued from the dump shoots Federals best but now that I think of it I don't think I have ever shoot Brenneks out of it because I was so happy with the way it shot Federals. I guess I'll have to go to the range soon, just another job on my list, "check old double with Brenneke slugs", oh well, some one has to go to the range....<><.... :grin:

fuzzy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2004, 06:35:10 AM »

Dont count out Rem sluggers. Sunday i took 12ga partner i got off V.C. dead on at 100 yards. that little 12 got a good kick :eek: My arm still sore shot 10 round`s But it will be my walkaround gun. :wink: Rich

MSP Ret · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2004, 06:58:49 AM »

fuzzy, I have shot the 2 3/4" 12 Gauge Remington Sluggers out of my smoothbore with the Simmons 30mm Red Dot also. They shot very well, fine in fact for deer at 50 yards and perhaps a bit beyond but the recoil was MUCH stiffer and no fun at all, punishing in fact. I still remember having to shoot the Federal and Winchester slugs out of my issued Remington 870 from the PRONE position!!! Now that is a joy if you have not shot 2 consectutive strings of 5 shots each from the prone with a 12 Gauge!!!....<><.... :grin: