Oddcaliber
A True Doomsday Prepper
There's a wealth of information about shotgun chokes on the internet. Did some research looking for a turkey choke for one of my shotguns.
Check out a product called dura coat, it’s durable , a lot cheaper and you can do it yourself.I figured out how to use my camera phone, so here is my shotgun:View attachment 13243
I bought it about 10 years ago for maybe $180.00 new.
The sling was $12.00 at Walmart, and the butt sleeve came from Amazon for about $16.00.
I keep it lubed with CLR, and I've stocked up on extra magazine springs (for the tubular magazine) from Brownell's.
The only other thing I want to do is have it Cerakoted, which I'll do when I have the money.
I also want to stock up on a few extra parts, like the plastic magazine follower.
P.S. The butt sleeve holds 6 extra rounds, not 5 like I mentioned earlier. I usually keep the front loop empty because it interferes with the angle of my wrist when I shoot . . . but I stuck an extra shell in there for the photo.
Turkey chokes are usually Super Full.There's a wealth of information about shotgun chokes on the internet. Did some research looking for a turkey choke for one of my shotguns.
Thank you very much.For chokes there is; Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full Choke.
Cylinder: 40" spread at 25 yds.
Improved: 40" spread at 30 yds
Modified: 40" spread at 35 yds
Full: 40" spread at 40 yds
Steel shot generally holds a tighter pattern than lead shot.
The above gives a rough idea of the pattern for the different types of chokes available.
Yes you can but it is not optimal and will result in poor accuracy. For home defense range though, it doesn't make any difference. And if you do it too often you may bulge the choke.Now . . . I keep a few shotshells of rifled slugs in the buttstock nylon sleeve in case I have to shoot through a barrier.
Am I screwing up by doing this because slugs shouldn't be fired through a shotgun with a choke (as someone mentioned earlier in this thread)?
Yes, you can fire a slug through a full choke, and it’s relatively safe (ALWAYS read the ammunition advice). However, since a full choke is narrower, it may wear out quickly or fracture with repeated use. Some rifled slugs will tell you they can be fired through any choke but mention that improved cylinder chokes get the best performance usage. Rifled slugs can be designed to deform through the narrower choke, but will lose both power and accuracy relative to a cylinder or improved cylinder choke.
Thank you very much.Yes you can but it is not optimal and will result in poor accuracy. For home defense range though, it doesn't make any difference. And if you do it too often you may bulge the choke.
https://aimingexpert.com/can-you-fire-a-slug-through-a-full-choke/
Does your shotgun have changeable or adjustable chokes? You can shoot slugs only through a Full choke. Never remove a choke to shoot a slug. You'll ruin the threads.Thank you very much.
Now . . . I keep a few shotshells of rifled slugs in the buttstock nylon sleeve in case I have to shoot through a barrier.
Am I screwing up by doing this because slugs shouldn't be fired through a shotgun with a choke (as someone mentioned earlier in this thread)?
Thank you.Does your shotgun have changeable or adjustable chokes? You can shoot slugs only through a Full choke. Never remove a choke to shoot a slug. You'll ruin the threads.
You might consider scrapping the slug idea and use 00 buckshot instead. 00 buck is plenty to take down any black bear around. Your shotgun may not have removable choke tubes. But it should say on the box what fixed choke the gun has.Thank you.
I have to check and see.
I may just put in a full choke (if it takes chokes) and leave it at that.
I have slugs, but I've generally only fired bird shot and buck shot through this thing.
In addition to barriers, I lay in slugs for deer, wild pigs, and black bear.
Thank you . . . but it is a 20 gauge, not a 12 gauge, so despite the smaller shell, are you still thinking 00 buck?You might consider scrapping the slug idea and use 00 buckshot instead. 00 buck is plenty to take down any black bear around. Your shotgun may not have removable choke tubes. But it should say on the box what fixed choke the gun has.
Thats right, I remember now that you bought a 20 gauge. I think a 20 ga is a great shotgun. My wife recently bought a 20 ga over and under.Thank you . . . but it is a 20 gauge, not a 12 gauge, so despite the smaller shell, are you still thinking 00 buck?
If your Mossberg is like mine, it doesn't have an interchangeable choke. It is a straight cylinder bore which allows you to actually mix rounds in the tube. Some guys alternate buck and slug. YMMV. As far as lights, spend decent money. Nothing cheaper than Streamlight. Also make sure it has an intermittent switch position, you want to be able to extinguish that light as quick as you turn it on, an intermittent switch allows this. If not, you're just a beacon for the bad guy.Thank you.
I have to check and see.
I may just put in a full choke (if it takes chokes) and leave it at that.
I have slugs, but I've generally only fired bird shot and buck shot through this thing.
In addition to barriers, I lay in slugs for deer, wild pigs, alligator, crocodiles, invasive black caimans, and black bear.
Also, there is an invasive species of monkey here in North Central Florida, as it seems that some idiot released them on his "jungle boat ride" tour to add an exotic touch to his tourist attraction . . . and they were fruitful and multiplied.
About 40% to 60% carry Simian Herpes B, which carries about a 75% mortality rate if a human contracts it . . . so I plan (after SHTF) to kill any and all wild monkeys on sight.
This will be very distressing . . . no doubt because they have human-like body language, and the mothers are known to compulsively hug and cuddle their offspring when they realize that they are going to die.
I have major issues with this (I am an animal lover, and have spent many years of my adult life as a vegetarian), but these things carry this horrible disease which can be quite contagious under certain circumstances.
So . . . possibly buckshot or slugs for large monkeys.
That is an excellent point that I hadn't considered.If your Mossberg is like mine, it doesn't have an interchangeable choke. It is a straight cylinder bore which allows you to actually mix rounds in the tube. Some guys alternate buck and slug. YMMV. As far as lights, spend decent money. Nothing cheaper than Streamlight. Also make sure it has an intermittent switch position, you want to be able to extinguish that light as quick as you turn it on, an intermittent switch allows this. If not, you're just a beacon for the bad guy.
Thank you.#2 Buck is the largest you will find for 20 gauge, at least from the major ammo companies. The only other common option is #3 Buck. Neither are great for bear, but should be fine for monkeys.
Thank you very much. I was planning on buying another barrel, as I've switched from collecting guns to accumulating spare parts, extra springs, technical books, and specialty gunsmithing tools so that I can keep my guns up and running.If your shotgun has a fixed choke then look into getting a second barrel that has screw in chokes.
I have a 28" Mossberg barrel if your interested. I believe it has 2 or three chokes with it. Vent rib, bead site. IM me if interested. It's doing me no good as I changed it over to a home defense gun. I have other shotguns for hunting.Thank you very much. I was planning on buying another barrel, as I've switched from collecting guns to accumulating spare parts, extra springs, technical books, and specialty gunsmithing tools so that I can keep my guns up and running.
Getting a barrel that accepts chokes seems like an excellent idea.
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