Are Brenneke slugs for smooth bore?
Are Brenneke slugs for smooth bore?
Can Brenneke USA slugs be used in either a rifle barrel or smooth bore barrel? Yes, all slugs, with the exception of the Brenneke Gold Magnum/Magnum Crush and all brass Super Sabot can be used. Both of these slugs are designed to be used only in full-rifled barrels and must not be fired from any type of choked barrel.
Do rifled slugs work in smooth bore?
Rifled slugs are designed for use in smooth bore barrels. I shot my first deer with a winchester rifled slug out of a 28″ smooth bore barrel. Actually, all the deer I’ve shot with a shotgun have been with rifled slugs from a smoothbore barrel.
Are Brenneke slugs still made?
A modern shotgun slug is a heavy projectile made of lead, copper, or other material and fired from a shotgun. The first effective modern shotgun slug was introduced by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1898, and his design remains in use today.
How accurate is a slug out of a smooth bore?
To 75 yards they have become extremely accurate. At 100 yards they usually print 3″-4″ groups but the K.O., like any smoothbore slug, often loses stability somewhere between 75 and 100 yards and one may tumble far off target.
Can you use sabot slugs in a smooth bore?
Sabot slugs in a rifled barrel are very accurate. Shooting sabot slugs through a smooth bore is a waste of money. They will “work” but accuracy suffers and there is no reason to spend the extra money for sabot slugs if you are going to shoot them through a smooth bore. The barrel cleaned-up sparkling clean very easily.
How accurate is a smooth bore slug gun?
To 75 yards they have become extremely accurate. My current favorite is Brenneke’s K.O. , which has an attached plastic wad that works like the tail of a badminton bird to keep the the slug flying straight.
How far are shotgun slugs accurate?
about 50 yards
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.
Can a Brenneke slug be used in a smooth bore barrel?
Can Brenneke USA slugs be used in either a rifle barrel or smooth bore barrel? Yes, all slugs, with the exception of the Brenneke Gold Magnum/Magnum Crush and all brass Super Sabot can be used. Both of these slugs are designed to be used only in full-rifled barrels and must not be fired from any type of choked barrel.
Which is the best slug to use for smoothbore?
Ive been shooting the older style felt wad Brenneke 2 3/4 inch slugs in my 12 ga.smoothbore slug barreled 1100 for close to 30 years. Never had an issue with them and they are plenty accurate in the 1100. Two years ago I had trouble finding the felt wadded slugs and bought the Black Magic slugs offered by Brenneke.
Can a Brenneke slug be attached to a Foster slug?
No, Brenneke USA Slugs, using our new Better Energy Transmission Wad (BET) plastic wad column and the Felt Wad in our Original Classic slugs, are secured to the slug and remain fastened throughout penetration. This is also true in our KO with a Foster Slug.
Which is the most accurate Brenneke magnum slug?
If used with a rifled barrel this cartridge is accurate out to 100 yards in terms of “Minute of deer”. The Super Sabot is available for 12 gauge 2¾” and 3″, and the projectile weighs 490 grains. The Brenneke Magnum Crush is their most powerful cartridge and is only available in 12 gauge 3″ chambering.