O/U and slugs?

Assuming the gun is in proper working order, it should be fine - whether each barrel will shoot to the same POI/POA, will be determined on your target
 
I would but I believe they are out of business. The company is ROTA. An Italian gun maker. But like I said before, I think they are out of business.
 
Luciano Rota...Imported by Tristar 1985-1990. Hand made in Brescia It. Not exacly a top flight gun but not a total POS either. Shoot with no fear; they had to endure Italian proofing which means they are suitable for all standard ammo for which they are chambered.
 
Just a thought. Are the chokes of your barrels fixed or do you have screw in chokes? The reason I ask is some think it a poor idea to shoot slugs through a tight choke, while others say anything up to a full is fine. Me, I don't know the answer.
 
It's very likely that the two barrels will shoot to different points of aim, especially if the slugs are lighter than a standard shot load.

The two barrels of a double barrel have bore lines that converge, the breeches are farther apart than the muzzles. This is to compensate for the fact that the top barrel has more muzzle jump than the bottom barrel does when it fires. Shoot a lighter bullet than the gun was regulated for and the top barrel will shoot lower than the bottom barrel. Shoot a heavier bullet than the barrels were regulated for and the opposite happens, the top barrel shoots higher than the bottom barrel. The built in bore convergence is perfect only for one bullet weight.

On the other hand, you can load a slug in one barrel and shot in the other and be "ready for anything".
 
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