Shooting slugs through a non-slug barrel

[nyhunter863]

I will be doing some deer hunting in a shotgun-only area this fall and don't want to spend the extra money right now for a slug barrel for my Remington 11-87.  I already have adjustable sights on the 28" ventilated-rib barrel for turkey hunting, so my question is whether shooting slugs through a bird barrel will do harm to it?  I have heard some say that it will.  Opinions will be appreciated!!

[Ramrod]

You won't hurt it one bit, but an open choke is reccommended for best accurracy. Less deformation of the slugs. Regular El-cheapo Rem-Win-Fed Foster style slugs work about as well as anything under 50 yards. Clean the leading out with a brass brush. Happy hunting!