Help! - Smoothbore slugs???

[Jeremy]

Okay - I have no clue what will work here and what won't, so I will just tell you what my plan is and let you guys help me out.

I am thinking of trying to use an old Ithaca Model 37 to hunt deer with. The gun originally had a full choke on it, but it was bored out recently to accomadate steel shot. I have no idea what it was bored out to, but I assume modified? It is in good shape (gunsmith verified), and it spent the better part of 20 years unfired in its original box in my grandfathers closet.

Anyway, can I shoot slugs out of this gun? I hear rifled slugs are the pill of choice when it comes to a smooth bore - but will they work with a choke as tight as modified?

If slugs are ok - any recommendations? This won't be a primary gun by any means, I am just looking to give it to a buddy to hunt with in the thick bush. Max range 50-75 yards.

What do you guys think?

[Johnc]

I would try Brenneke original 1-1/4 ounce.
Last time I shot them was in 2001.
Gun - Rem 870 - 12 Ga
Barrel - Smoothbore, full choke with rifle sights.
Target shows 7/8" group for 3 shots at 50 yards.
(shot from bench)

charlie

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johnc said:

I would try Brenneke original 1-1/4 ounce.

SNIP

BINGO

They shoot great in my 1100 modified choke.

My second choice is a Winchester and you could not give me a Remington. Once I found the Brenneke slug I never bought anything else, and that was at least 10 years ago!

With that said, every shotgun seems to have a mind of its own.

edge.