mossberg 500

[scottd913]

i have been researching ways to trick out my 500 i found a rifled barrel could some of you knowledgeable people tell me why i would want or need this?

why a rifled barrel for a shot gun?

is this for slugs?

do they make pointed slugs?

what is the kill distance?

for non-hunters is a rifled barrel a need?

 

[Mrgunsngear]

is this for slugs?

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Yes.

do they make pointed slugs?

Yes, they make all kinds including sabot slugs.

what is the kill distance?

At least 100m, but much longer shots are doable with a good optic.

for non-hunters is a rifled barrel a need?

Probably not, but they are fun

 

[TheKlawMan]

A rifled shotgun barrel is for slugs. A smooth barrel can be used for shot or rifled slugs. Rifled slugs are not for rifled shotgun barrels.

 

[scottd913]

you guys are great as far as information goes i now understand thx for the lesson!!

 

[PetahW]

FYI, some jurisdictions, particularly in the Northeast & some states abutting the lower Great Lakes, hunting laws prohibit the use of centerfire rifles, but allow muzzleloader/blackpowder rifles and shotguns - for which rifled barrels were developed, mostly for deer hunting.

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