Shotguns are (typically) long-barrelled firearms commonly used for bird hunting, small- and medium-game hunting, and home defense. Shotguns are designed to shoot close-range, fast-moving targetsbut lack the ran… See more

A slug is basically like a big bullet, usually made from lead, copper, or some other metal. It delivers a lot more force than shot pellets, as all the power is concentrated in a single projectile. Slugs are exclusively used for hunting … See more

Yes.Full bore, rifled slugs are specifically designed to be fired through a smooth bore barrel. While the rifling on the slug provides some extra stabilization, that’s not the main purpose of the design. Instead, the rifling is designed t… See more

Yes, but there’s no reason to do so. Sabot slugs are specifically designed to be fired through a rifled barrel, and this design adds additional cost to the round. If you’re shooting a sabot slug through a smooth bore barrel… See more

No. While some may disagree, it is generally not recommended to fire slugs through a choke on the barrel of a shotgun. Chokes are designed to constrict the shot pattern, improving accuracy and performanc… See more