Author Topic: Thinking out loud (Read 619 times)

holahead · « **on:** September 08, 2009, 02:52:09 PM »

Got a question for someone who knows more than I do. Lets say you have a 12 gauge barrel cylinder bore 18 1/2 long. You want to use the foster type slugs. What kind of energy would you have out to say about 50 or 60 yards? Thanks

bobg · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2009, 03:22:52 PM »

Not sure about energy but i have killed three deer at that distance with an old shotgun that fit that description. Two were dead right there. I ran about 20 yards. I think it was all the energy that was needed.
bobg

bobg · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2009, 03:25:54 PM »

That should have said one ran 20 yards. I sure didn't run that far.

bobg

The Hermit · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2009, 03:59:25 PM »

My Federal 12 ga 3" slugs lists 2140 FT/Lbs energy at 50 yards. Remington 2 3/4 lists at 1923 FT/lbs at 50 yards for solid sabot. Rem Ultras 2 3/4 at 2682 FT/lbs. The regular sluggers range from 1300 to1600.
These all will get the job done.

The Hermit

holahead · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2009, 04:40:05 PM »

Thanks

Cookiemann · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2009, 12:13:06 AM »

Even a 20ga will get it done at 50yds, if you do your part. I took a small buck 3 yrs ago at about 60 yds with my Tracker I and Remington Sluggers. It wasn't a "Bang-Flop" because my shot placement wasn't quite right, but it didn't run because I severed its spine. Your 12ga will do just fine, provided you do your part.
Good hunting.

cookiemann

spikehorn · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2009, 04:29:20 PM »

Enough to kill a deer! Wink!