What defines a slug?

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#11 Post by **Polchraine** » Wed May 02, 2012 6:18 pm

That sounds about right ...

The cartridge shown seems to have te two balls aligned too.

Any idea who makes ones with 6 balls? I'd love to try a few shots with some ...

Porcupine · #12 Post by **Porcupine** » Wed May 02, 2012 8:10 pm

6 balls of .36 caliber is called 000 buckshot in America, or LG here. So look for 000 by American brands like Remington, Federal and Hornaday, or LG by British brands like Eley or Hull. It's around but not all that common. Should get 95%+ pellets on a torso at 50 yards with appropriate choke. You only lose one pellet vs the more common 00 buck/SG but get greater penetration.

#13 Post by **Sandgroper** » Wed May 02, 2012 8:21 pm

When I had a 410 on my FAC (with slug) I made some 2 and 3 ball rounds after reading an article on this Winchester ammo http://www.winchester.com/Products/shot ... XB413.aspx
It grouped fantastically well at 25m - great fun.

#14 Post by **Polchraine** » Wed May 02, 2012 8:31 pm

I have some BBs - 4.1 mm .16" and some #1 cartridges already which work really well on vermin at close range ...

Not that I am planning to, but I can imagine the mess 0000s would make!

Porcupine · #15 Post by **Porcupine** » Sat May 12, 2012 3:12 pm

This may be of interest!

Makes me wonder why someone doesn't just make semi-auto ARs, MP5s etc with smooth bores. Surely they'd be tolerably accurate?

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