I am looking at getting a 12 gauge slug gun for deer hunting. I got my eye on a R870. Is it worth it to get a rifled barrel?
I have an Rem 870 Express setup - 24" and 20" smoothbore barrel for HD or deer. You can get rifled slugs too. OUt to 60 yards, I don't think you are going to see much greater accuracy.
{I am looking at getting a 12 gauge slug gun for deer hunting. I got my eye on a R870. Is it worth it to get a rifled barrel?} Yes the rifle bbls normally comes with rifle sights. The rifling will let you shoot both foster, brenneke style slugs plus sabot-slugs. Youo will have to try a bunch to see what she like. I bought a basic 870 and threw on a hasting rifled bbl in both 20" and 24" lengths. fwiw:the 20" is idea for carrying thru tigher areas.
a rifled barrel is definatley worth it and they are affordable to boot. Hastings makes one helluva good barrel IMHO.
