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     I guess it depends on what type of big game you will be hunting.I
    know they make a #3 buck shot which could be used on deer and turkey.
    If you have something bigger in mind you may what to go with a slug.
    Remington makes both.
    
    Happy Hunting,
       Michael in Va.

    Federal makes # 2 buckshot loads for the 20 ga. - these are
    3-inch loads, so don't try 'em in a 2 3/4" chamber.
    
    And I believe buckshot is illegal for turkey in most places.
    (Mass. and Vermont specify #2 birdshot as maximum, as I recall)

    I have a 20 guage with a full choke. Would it be possible to use this
    gun for deer, and what type of ammunition could I use?
    
    The Doctah

    I used my Mossberg bolt action 20ga. for deer with improved Cylinder. 
    I had a Poly choke so the adjustment was easy. 
    Brenike(sp?) Magnums slugs worked the best. 

    Jim

    .3 I do not think it would be wise to shoot a slug out of a full
    choke. I think a slug may ruin a full choke. I could be wrong.
    							Bret

    
    re .5
    
    This is a myth, it is perfectly fine to shoot a slug from a full choke.
    
    I believed this until a gunsmith friend told me it was ok, I tried a
    few slugs through my full choke and everthing was fine, it did not
    change the patterning of the gun at all, nor the accuracy of the slugs.
    
    --Bob

    Winchester slugs are sized larger than other brands, to 
    accomodate 'looser' chokes. Remington and Federal are
    purposely sized smaller to allow use in 'tighter' barrels
    and chokes. This is why Winchester slugs generally yeild
    slightly better accuracy in most guns. Avoid the Winchesters
    and don't worry about other slugs hurting the barrel -
    they're made to be safe.
    
    Dana
    
    PS there's a company making add-on sights for shotguns, cost
    around $10-12 a set, for either ribbed or plain barrels.
    They advertise in the gun rags. Just the ticket for better
    shooting.

    	I agree that the slugs are sized to fit through a full choke barrel
    but all bets are off when you have a add on choke like the Polychoke.
    The polychoke has an extra full setting and I have seen the choke blown
    off the barrel when it was set like that. 
        I used to have a Kessler 12 guage bolt action shotgun with a full
    choke barrel and I never had any trouble shooting slugs with that old
    shotgun....
    
    sjn
    

    Hi guys, I just discovered this note and its about time . This is
    exactly what i have been looking for, a place to swap stories and
    get info from other hunters.
    
    	I agree with brett, the slug will indeed ruin the choke as this
    should be fired through a modified choke or ideally through an improved
    cylinder

    	If you are determined to shot Slugs from your Shotgun, I suggest
    that you pick up 5 - different brands from different makers and
    spend time at the range. All Slugs shot different in each Shotgun.
    
    	I'd hate to see a Deer get crippled due to someone not useing
    the Slug that has the best accuracy from his/her Shogun.
    
    	Either Guns & Ammo or Shooting Times does an extensive report
    on Slugs in the current issue. I'll look up the magazine and point
    you to the right issue/month tomorrow.
    
    	Red 38 days until Vermont opens

    heh-heh-heh
    
    Sorry Red, Vermont opens for deer this Saturday
    IF you bowhunt
    and I do
    and I'll be there
    DEERHUNTING !
    YEEEHAAAWWW

    Go ahead..." RUB " it in...............But anyhow, may there be
    tracking snow on the ground for you....But....Save a 6 - 8 pointer
    for me.
    
    
    Red

                                                                    
    
    	And I know where there is one....  Yucka, Yucka, Yucka   :')
    
    	BTW Red, there may even be one not too far from your camp if
    I jog my memory.....
    
    later, Rob
    

     Rob,
    
    		There are a couple...Also I now where there may be
    	a Bear or two........And seeing that I'm getting up to camp
    	on Thursday before Deer season opens........The rug will
    	look so good in my house.........
    
    	Stop by if your in the area.
    
    	Red

    Re. 10
    
    	The before mentioned article on Slug comparisions is in the
    November issue of Shooting Times.
    
    
    	Red

    Re. spit, spit, yeach.....
    
    	But somethings got to keep you warm while I'm away a hunting....And
    I'd rather it be a dead thing...........
    
    	Red