Author Topic: Slugs in a Topper? Need suggestions ... (Read 880 times)

MtJerry · « **on:** December 20, 2004, 11:20:03 AM »

Got a 12 gauge topper smooth bore for an early Christmas present :eek: .

What kind of slugs would you recommend. I know the trackers are better for slug guns, but I just can't resist trying.

I was a the local gun shot today and saw some nice slugs by federal with a Barnes slug in a sabot. Think it'll work or should I stick to forster slugs?

Thnaks guys

Jerry

single shot shooter · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:22:07 AM »

foster slugs work best is smooth bore barrels. what choke is your topper? if the consriction is too tight you wont get good accuracy.

Markus · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:57:08 AM »

Don't waste your money shooting sabots out of a smooth bore gun. The foster type are what you need. Lots of folks like the brenekes. I've killed a couple dozen deer over the years with Win or Rem 2 3/4" 12 ga and 3' 20ga slugs. They don't have the range of the sabots but do the job reliably out to 70 yards. If you want the rifle like performance of sabots send you reciever in for an ultra or tracker barrel.

MtJerry · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:07:16 PM »

My choke is modified.

Thanks for the help!

Markus · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:49:35 PM »

They will shoot fine through a modified choke.

single shot shooter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2004, 02:00:42 PM »

I have an NEF parder 12 ga that i cut to 20" barrel and i can shoot 1 ragged hole with it at 25 yards using remington 1 oz sluggers.

gwhilikerz · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:24:01 PM »

My 20 ga pardner prefers the winchester foster slug. But you pretty much have to try them all to find what's best in your gun.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:57:16 PM »

My smoothbore likes the Brenneke-Rottwiell MP's the best, one ragged hole at 50 yards. Try them all to see what your gun likes. Research the slugs and shape of them, there is quite a bit of difference in them and they have improved a lot over the last 10-20 years or so from the slugs of old!!!....<><.... :grin:

mjbgalt · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2004, 04:17:58 PM »

ok guys stop asking about slugs in pardners, i am sick of seeing MSP have to type "brenneke MP slugs" and "one ragged hole" and i am sure he is too lol

-Matt

MSP Ret · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2004, 04:30:38 PM »

, Hey Matt, nice to see and hear you around, Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours!!!!....<><.... :grin:

P.S. - I'd like to stop saying it too but the question keeps being asked!! I do realize however that each gun (and shooter) has his own likes and dislikes...When it comes right down to it, they are just what works for me, even though they are one of the best inexpensive slugs out there for smoothbores!!! Darn it!, there I go again!!!

mjbgalt · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:05:11 PM »

those checks from brenneke spend pretty easy i bet.

lol

its nice to BE around and to hear from you as well. keep thos amusing emails coming.

and merry christmas to you and yours as well.

-Matt

MSP Ret · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:30:39 PM »

Actually I have just tried some of those "Dixie" slugs,the 3" Express 12 gauge. Wow!!!, talk about penetration and power. They were only about $7.50 for 5 and if I ever hunted DANGEROUS game with a shotun that is what I would use. I'll bet they would go right through a big hog end to end!! full diameter, Hard cast at 740 grains and about 1400 fps!!!
I think I might stay with the Brenneke-Rottwiel for deer but I am going to buy more of the Dixies to have "just in case". By the way, I shot them out of my 12 gauge Tracker II and the recoil, although STOUT, was entirely tolerable, of course it was only 5 rounds from the bench, sitting quite upright....<><.... :grin:

Tcallbuilder · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2004, 12:54:29 AM »

I just bought some winchester superX sulgs at wal-mart @ $5.67 per 15rd box.
I ran them through my 24inch turkey barrel w/modified choke tube.
they shot one ragged hole at 50yards.

TCB

MSP Ret · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2004, 01:22:35 AM »

"There's your sign"!!!!....<><.... :grin:

Great Tcall, I guess you found the slugs that work for you in your gun!!!! Merry CHRISTmas!!!!

Markus · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2004, 02:22:45 AM »

I was wondering when someone that didn't sound like an add man to report on those Dixie slugs. They look awsome. I have no real need for them in Delaware but maybe someday I'll get down south for some hog hunting.

DaveH · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2004, 07:13:40 AM »

My Smoothbore like the 2 3/4 Federal rifle slugs. I think I paid $2.75 for a box of five at my local gun shop.

TOMMYY01 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2004, 12:54:58 PM »

I have a stevens 16 ga. smooth bore , 28" barrel full choke. I use rem sluggers in it. :-D ( single shot) It's very accurate out to about 45 yds. Got that gun for CHRISTmas when I was 14 yrs old. That gun has killed more game than I care to name. That shotgun will never leave my house. I was just thinking :eek: All my guns are single shots except my win 94 AE 30-30 and my rem 511 bolt action .22. :toast: :mrgreen: Have a great Christmas!
tommy