slugs/choke tubes

[newB]

Yes you can shoot slugs in a shot gun. If you are going to get new choke buy a rifled one and then you can shoot all types of slugs; sabots and the lot. I've used a rifled tube in my 870 for years and killed plenty of deer. You must sight for each type of slug, sabots shot higher than others at the same yardage. I also use a 18 inch barrel with iron sight. I don't think barrel length has that much effect on the slug other than making a longer sight plane and more cumbersome.

If you are going to use a choke that you have I believe that "improved" is the accepted standard. be sure to check other on line resources and your gun mfg info. The standard thought is that this if for non-sabot type slugs.

They do make an extended length rifled choke tube, I have one for my 870, don't know if they have for other brands. My buddy has killed a few deer using it in a 1100 bird gun.

I switch chokes in my 18 inch barrel to turkey and use the same gun for that.

Keep in mind that sighting in with slugs is like getting hammered by a Mack truck, I shot 12 one afternoon and came away sore and bruised. 2 3/4 inch shells are easier to handle but still kick like a mule.

Have fun.

God created we manage.

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Depends on the slug.....if you are shooting the standard foster type slugs, then I.C. is probably as tight as I would wish to go; if you are using one of the new fangled copper solid sabot whatchamacallit, then I would go with cylinder.