best slug gun?

[marinemagnum]

If you had to pick one slug gun, what would it be

[Busta]

That's an easy one! That would be this one right here. It'll set you back about $250, and as accurate as a Tar-Hunt that will cost you around two grand.

20 ga H&R Ultra Slug Hunter Deluxe

[dougk]

That's an easy one! That would be this one right here. It'll set you back about $250, and as accurate as a Tar-Hunt that will cost you around two grand.

Busts, That's alot of gun for the money.
Doug

[tmccray45]

I'm going to agree with Busta.  I have the same Ultra 20 ga - the only difference is that mine is not the deluxe.   It is super accurate and no matter which slug I use, that darn thing will keep it in the 2" circle.  Price and performance - it's got it all.

[SHOOTALL]

Savage bolt action ! this is truly alot of gun for the money ! 3 shots with the working of the bolt , tight groups at 100 yds , and balanced ! all for around $425 -450 !

[nkhunter]

Another vote for a Savage 210! I've had one for years, shot lightfields for many years then switched to partitian golds four years ago. It is a legitimate 200 yard gun. 2 3/4 " groups! Mine prefers the 3" version, but the 2.75" ones are a close second. I'm trying the SST's this year once it cools off. I tried the other day and wasn't too impressed with the accuracy, but it was around 80 degrees and I'm not too certain how that temp affects the sabot and rifling interaction. My buddy has one that loves the winchester platinums.
Matt
ps, We both use the leupold shotgun 2-7x32 scope, which you'll want to use with the horrible recoil of these supercharged slugs.

[Cement Man]

I have a Mossberg bolt action 12 gauge (model 695?)with a 2.5 Redfield on it that does 1.5" at 100 yards.  I don't think they make it anymore.  I've read a lot of exaggerated descriptions of bad triggers on these boards, but they are woefully inadequate to describe just how bad that Mossberg trigger truly is.  I even sent it back to Mossberg and if they improved it, it is not discernable to me. This gun would disprove the notion that one needs a decent trigger to be accurate. It has a detachable 2 shot magazine that is cantankerous and has to be loaded very carefully to work.  The safety is a LOUD click when taken off.  Still, it is a shooter, pretty pleasant to carry, and has never failed me.  I get the best groups with Federal-Barnes 3 inchers.  Now that I wrote all of this - I think I'm gonna sell it.
Having said that, I have to give my vote to the NEF/H&R guns.  I routinely get holes touching groups at 100 yards and the triggers are just great.  They are safe, dependable, and accurate way beyond what I would expect for such a reasonable price.  You can cock them silently too.  And yes - they will shoot with the TarHunts.  I am gravitating to muzzleloaders for my deer hunting, so the single shot H&R/NEF slug guns are a "fast reload" for me. 
When I started hunting, most guys used a bird barrel and a foster type slug.  6" groups were good.  I think Ithaca 37's were the best of the smoothbore sluggers then.  Now the slug hunter has some awesome choices in guns and ammo.  I bet that Savage bolt gun is a good one also.

[SHOOTALL]

savage slug gun - YEP !

[Huntsman1]

I'm gonna have to say the Remington 870 with deer barrel, but thats only because I just bought one.
Later on I might pick up a fully rifled cantilever barrel?

[SHOOTALL]

good luck with the 870 , i have had several found them good to 50 yards , the funny thing was one that had a screw in tube shot the best and did so with the short tube ( makes no sense ) , do yourself a favor , check out the tar hunt site they give good imfo on shooting a slug gun ! wish i had seen it when i started shooting slugs !

[woodchukhntr]

I've got an H&R 20 ga. Ultra Slug that I picked up used for $125.00.  It shoots better than I can hold.  The only problem I have is it is too heavy for the gauge, but is manageable.  However, I looked at a 12 gauge Ultra and cannot imagine toting that around unless I were stand hunting.  I recall reading an article last year in Sports Afield about the 20 ga. Remington 1100.  The writer was very happy with it's accuracy up to 200 yd. and favorably compared it to a .45-70 that can be used in shotgun-only areas.  I would like to see that article again, but can't find it anywhere.  If I were to find one, or even an 870 with a cantelever barrel, I might give it a try.

[SHOOTALL]

I saw that article , after shooting the 20 ga and 12 ga 870 i had to wonder what great hunting trip he was given to write the article !
Tar Hunt makes the 870 into a fixed bbl slug gun , check it out on their site , don't think it will group that good !

[Paparock]

Erased by Paparock

[Cabin4]

I can't speak to what is the best slug gun but I can speak to 2 that I own. I purchased 2 very economical Mossberg Trophy combos. One in 20ga and on in 12ga. They both came with the rifled bbl and cantilever scope mount. In addition, they came with the shot gun bbl & screw in chokes. Each were about $290. I mounted a 1x4x33 Bushnells on them and I cannot beleive the accuracy. I kid you not, 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards shot after shot....amazing. It did take a bit of going through factory ammo to find the ones they like. But I can't complain at all and given the advancemments in slug killing power, its great.

So again, nothing about the best here, just some info on a very economical set up that works our great. I could not justify in my own mind spending alot on a slug gun and to get a shot gun out of it as well.....

[teddy12b]

Once upon a time I had an H&R 12ga. Ultra Slug Hunter.  It was a very accurate and reliable shotgun at a very reasonable price.  I was young and dumb and traded it in when I turned 21 for a Colt 45. 

Since then I bought a Savage 210F 12ga and it's a really nice shotgun too!  I still have the Savage but I don't use it hardly ever because 12ga slugs knock me around too much and are expensive.  Mine likes the 3" slugs better than the 2 3/4 slugs.

Either one of those guns would do you proud.  I would say the savage is a little more accurate but not by a whole lot.  It comes down to what feels better to you and your wallet.  You couldn't go wrong with either.

[WNY_Whitetailer]

That's an easy one! That would be this one right here. It'll set you back about $250, and as accurate as a Tar-Hunt that will cost you around two grand.

20 ga H&R Ultra Slug Hunter Deluxe

I agree wholeheartedly...But I own the 12GA model...

[usmc2111]

I will have to go against the grain and say an 870 express magnum with 2.75 Win X slugs. Off a bench I can consistantly clover leaf 3 shots at a 100yds. But change brands of ammo and you can hang it up. Done me well 2 weeks ago and got an 8 point.

[MI.sabot]

USH !

[Jal5]

this year I am using a NEF Pardner, 20 ga. full choke barrel. With 2.75 Remington sluggers it shoots easily 2" at 75 yds. out of its plain barrel with no rifling.

[SHOOTALL]

That's better than alot of rifled slug guns can do , better buy a case of those slugs , if they shoot that good they will stop making them !

[Bruce A. Hering]

Another one for the H&R 20ga heavy Bbl slug gun....  under (.975) 1" three shot group at 100 yds with Win Sup. Copper/lead.  Pics later