J Jelly New member May 1, 2005 #1 Is it ok to use standard shot (buckshot, etc.) in a fully rifled barrel? In a broader sense, does the rifled barrel and rifled choke limit ammunition selection? How "tight" is the fully rifled choke? Last edited: May 1, 2005
Is it ok to use standard shot (buckshot, etc.) in a fully rifled barrel? In a broader sense, does the rifled barrel and rifled choke limit ammunition selection? How "tight" is the fully rifled choke?
M mtnboomer New member May 2, 2005 #2 A rifled barrel/choke will scatter shot over 3 counties - very poor patterns. A rifled barrel or choke is used for saboted slugs. There should be little or no constriction in a rifled choke.
A rifled barrel/choke will scatter shot over 3 counties - very poor patterns. A rifled barrel or choke is used for saboted slugs. There should be little or no constriction in a rifled choke.
M mtnboomer New member May 3, 2005 #4 No, a "traditional" slug is supposed to be fired from a smooth-bore. I would suggest using a Modified Cylinder choke for better accuracy.
No, a "traditional" slug is supposed to be fired from a smooth-bore. I would suggest using a Modified Cylinder choke for better accuracy.
