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Let's be logical about this. Is an ammo manufacturer going to make something that is going to make your barrel explode if you forget to put the right choke tube in? Probably not...
My dad had a Savage-Stevens single shot 16ga. with a full choke (back in the day when there weren't choke tubes) that he fired "Foster style" slugs through frequently. The barrel never exploded and the gun is still in good condition today.
I learned to wing-shoot with it and witnessed deadly accurate slug placement at 50 yards.
Let's look at the facts.
1. There are different kinds of slugs and different kinds of barrels.
2. Don't shoot your shotgun with the choke tube removed, unless you want to risk damaging the threads.
3. Slugs are NOT the same diameter as the bore. For "Foster style" slugs, the ones typically called "rifled slugs" like the Remington Sluggers are best fired through an Improved Cylinder choke (slightly smaller that the bore). If you don't believe me...READ THE BOX. "Rifled slugs may be fired through any choke; however, improved cylinder provides best results. These slugs will also perform well in fully rifled barrels and barrels fitted with rifled choke tubes" (Remington Slugger box).
4. Sabot slugs are designed to be fired through a rifled slug barrel. They should not be fired through anything else or they may fly like a football thrown without any "spiral". Having that slug just tumbling through the air...not good.
5. There are some slugs designed for either rifled or smooth. Rottweil-Brenneke makes such slugs, which I have used personally in both rifled and smooth barrels with success. "The choke does not have a significant effect on the precision of this cartridge; it can therefore be used for all popular shotguns"
Note: The makers of some of the early variable chokes (Mossberg's C-Lect-Choke for one) did not reccomend shooting slugs through them- the choke consisted of small steel "fingers" that could be damaged. Modern choke tubes are made differently, and should be fine.
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Do you need a special barrel to shoot slugs?
yes for a shotgun you need a rifle barrel DO NOT shoot slugs if you have a poly-choke!
Can you fire slugs from a model 20 12 gauge?
if it has a choke like poly and or screw in choke dont shoot slugs as it can dammage it
Here is a question I have a belgium browning 12 gauge shotgun with a poly choke that can shoot slugs and other kinds of 12 gauge shells I was wondering how much it is worth?
100-600 USD, depending on model, condition and accessories.
Can you shoot a slug out of 20 gauge poly choke?
NO,NO,NO,NO do not chance it, I blew a 20 gauge barrel up that had a poly-chokeI would Google PolyChoke and ask them. I think it is o.k. with the choke set on IC or Cylinder, but ask them first.
What is the age and value of a Belgian Browning 16 gauge standard weight gun in 80-90 percent finish with a pad and poly serial number 1282xx?
Your Browning auto-5 standard weight shotgun which was made in the year 1946,will bring between 600-675 dollars for a plain barrel model,900-1,000 dollars for a solid matte rib barrel model,and 800-900 dollars for a vent rib barrel model in the condition that you describe.You will loose some value due to the poly choke that was installed on the shotgun,but make it back buy the fact that you have a 16 gauge,instead of the standard 12 gauge.
What yr was your 5 shot matted ribbed poly choked Belgian Made serial noOM75186 made?
You will have to call Browning to find out.
What types of risks are there involved when shooting a slug through a full choke barrel?
No risk if it's a modern gun in good condition with a shell of the proper gauge. I wouldn't try in damascus barrels or guns with a "poly choke".
What is the age and value of a Belgium 16ga auto 5 in 94 percent finish with poly choke x-265xx?
Your serial number indicates that your Browning 16 gauge auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1949.The price will range from 450 dollars for a plain barrel model,550 dollars for a Matte rib barrel model,and 675 dollars for a vent rib barrel model.You will lose some value if the poly choke was a after market add on,as these are less desirable to shooters and collectors.
Where can one find complete list and specification of all Belgium made barrels for A-5 magnum?
They were made in 26,28,30 and 32 inch. Chokes were full,improved modified,modified,improved cylinder,skeet and cylinder. Any combination could be ordered. Belgium Brownings were also offered with a slug smooth bored slug barrel with adjustable rifle sights. The Poly-Choke system could be ordered from the factory,also. These factory Poly-Choke equipped barrels had no choke markings and are rather rare. If the barrel on a Poly-Choke equipped is marked with a choke marking the Poly-Choke was installed aftermarket,sometimes by the Browning jobber.AnswerBarrel specs changed periodically. The 12 ga MAG was made from 1958 - 1976. and the 20ga MAG was 1967-76. Pretty much any standard length and choke combinations were available. To get a complete and accurate list, you would have to buy / collect all the old Browning catalogs to see the specs for each year. If you are looking for a replacement barrel or an extra barrel for your A5, be sure the barrel address matches the year your gun was made; This will enhance the value and keep the integrity of the gun. (would not recommend a poly choked barrel) For both guages barrel markings are as follows:1958 / ST LOUIS Mo.1959-1968 / ST LOUIS Mo & MONTREAL P.Q.1969-1976 / MORGAN UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.
What is the age and value of an American Browning A16 gauge standard weight 80 90 percent finish without pad poly choke Serial A8105?
Your browning standard weight auto-5 shotgun is valued at between 325-550 dollars dpending on what type of barrel your shotgun has.plain barrel is 325-375 dollars.Solid matted rib barrel is 375-450 dollars,and if you have a vent rib barrel then the value is between 475-550 dollars.
What is the value of a Winchester model 12 12 gauge poly choke shotgun?
100-400 USD
What is the age and value of a Belgium browning 16ga standard weight gun in 85 percent finish with poly choke-serial number RN306xx?
Your serial number prefix letters of RN indicate that your Browning 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1979.This would indicate that your shotgun was made by Miroku of Japan.All browning shotguns made after 1976 were made by this firm for Browning.All 16 gauge Browning shotguns chambered in 16 gauge were made before 1977.It sounds to me that you could have a shotgun made by Miroku of japan,and possibly have a Earlier Made barrel installed on your shotgun.A standard weight auto-5 shotgun will bring between 325-375 dollars in the condition that you describe,and deduct 30% for the poly choke barrel.
