Can I shoot slugs through my Mossberg 835?
Can I fire slugs through my 935™ or 835® vent rib, Accu-Mag® choke tube barrel? Dedicated fully rifled slug barrels are available for the 935™ and 835® models. Other 935™ and 835® Accu-Mag® choke tube notes: Buckshot and steel-shot loads are not recommended for use with an extra full turkey tube installed.
How accurate is a slug barrel?
Your expected range of accuracy for any box of slugs you grab in a store should be about 50 yards. This is an average range for the typical field gun with a smooth barrel and bead sight, shooting any brand of ammunition picked at random.
How accurate is a 12-gauge slug at 100 yards?
Maximum effective range is limited as much by the slug’s rapid decay of energy and velocity as by its poor accuracy.” Published in 1964, the “Fact Book” states that a typical 12-gauge, 1-ounce slug traveling at 1560 fps loses 60 percent of its energy at 100 yards.
How far can I shoot a deer with a 12-gauge slug?
Generally, about 100 yards. However deer accuracy distance is very dependent on the particular shotgun and ammo. Some special shotgun and ammo combinations may be accurate as far as 200 yards, some less than 100 yards.
Are Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag shotguns any good?
The Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag series of shotguns has been around since 1988, with new and improved models still being introduced, over 30 years later. Benelli, Remington, Mossberg, and others – they make quality shotguns. I personally have had an affinity for them.
What gauge is the 835 Ulti-Mag?
The bolt, receiver, and several other key parts of the gun are purposely designed and sized for shooting the three and a half inch shells. The 835 Ulti-Mag barrel is actually over-bored to 10 gauge dimensions. The overboring will help reduce felt recoil and also promote tight patterns and accuracy way down range.
Is the Ruger 835 over-bored?
It is important to note that the 835’s barrel is over-bored, which has several benefits and one clear drawback. On the one hand, it means you will probably be able to feel less recoil. It also means that the 835 can handle 3½-inch shells with virtually no issues or failures. If you are shooting heavy-duty magnum loads, this thing can take it.
Can you shoot slugs from a 12 gauge shotgun?
Shooting 12 gauge slugs from an over-bored shotgun can cause damage to the integrity of the shot AND of the shooter, and it is not recommended to fire slugs from the 835 without the appropriate barrel change. The ability to chamber more shells is something which many hunters (and home defenders) desire.
